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People making bird feeders

Community Garden Updates: February 2025

Find out all about how we've kickstarted the new year at the Community Garden, including learning about and helping birds and valentines themed fun!

Group of people planting a tree

Community Garden Updates: December 2024

Find out all about what we've been up to at the Community Garden at Rushden Lakes this Autumn, including October Half Term and planting our new community orchard!

family planting vegetables

Community Garden Updates: Summer 2024

Find out all about what we've been up to at the Community Garden at Rushden Lakes this summer and the exciting things we have coming up!

Balcony planting with pots and trellis

Stem the sound

There are lots of ways we can employ the power of nature to reduce noise pollution around the home.

Juvenile house sparrow by Ian Rose

The humble house sparrow

Tom Hibbert, birdwatcher and content officer for The Wildlife Trusts, takes a closer look at one of the UK’s most familiar birds.

Common cockchafer

The brilliance of beetles

Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.

Garden meadow in bloom with reds, whites, pinks and purples on show against a brick wall

How does my wildflower garden grow?

Fundraising and Supporter Assistant Fiona planted a wildflower meadow from scratch back in March, right at the beginning of lockdown. How's it going?

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