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Support Plastic Free July with Sisters Against Plastic

7th July 2020 by admin

In 2018, my sister and I made a resolution to reduce our plastic use. To achieve that goal we made a year-long plan that worked really well for us. It worked so well in fact that I reduced my plastic use by 91% and Mary managed to reduce hers by 73%! Here’s how we did […]

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Mini-beast Spotter Sheet

17th June 2020 by admin

How many bugs can you spot in your garden? See what lurks and scuttles around in your garden. Woodlice, worms, moths, beetles and slugs. How many more can you find?

Share your completed spotter sheets with us on twitter using #thetrentvalley

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How to make biodegradable planters from recycled materials.

15th June 2020 by admin

How to make biodegradable planters from recycled materials A simple how to guide to making biodegradable planters from recycled materials found in your home.

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Garden Bird Spotter Sheet.

10th June 2020 by admin

How many different types of bird can you spot in your garden? This handy spotter sheet is perfect for children and adults to discover and identify some of the bird species that visit your garden.

Share your completed Garden Bird ID Spotter Sheets with us on twitter using #thetrentvalley

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Lets make a butterfly feeder.

2nd June 2020 by admin

Transforming the Trent Valley’s WildChild Officer show us a great craft idea for all the family to enjoy making. Why not have a go yourself at making a mini den. Share your creations on twitter using twitter using #thetrentvalley

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Lets make a dreamcatcher.

2nd June 2020 by admin

Transforming the Trent Valley’s WildChild Officer show us a great craft idea for all the family to enjoy making. Why not have a go yourself at making a mini den. Share your creations on twitter using twitter using #thetrentvalley

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Lets make a mini den.

2nd June 2020 by admin

Transforming the Trent Valley’s WildChild Officer show us a great craft idea for all the family to enjoy making. Why not have a go yourself at making a mini den. Share your creations on twitter using twitter using #thetrentvalley

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Lets make a spiders web.

21st May 2020 by admin

Transforming the Trent Valley’s WildChild Officer show us a great craft idea for all the family to enjoy making. Why not have a go yourself at making a mini den. Share your creations on twitter using twitter using #thetrentvalley

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Nature prints and textures using leaves.

20th May 2020 by admin

Following this weeks Lockdown BioBlitz using the theme of texture, shape and form, Transforming the Trent Valley’s WildChild Officer Kathryn shows us hot to take imprints of the textures and shape of leaves found in our gardens or during a walk in the countryside. Have a go yourself or you could try making leaf prints or […]

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Three Ways to be Kind. Mental Health Awareness Week 2020.

18th May 2020 by admin

Join Nicola as she explains ways to practise kindness to yourself, others and the environment on this, the first day of Mental Health Awareness Week 2020.

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