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News from Bedford Borough
Forest School, Nature Connection and Green Men - it's all happening in Bedford Borough!
When a 'new' species isn't news
Whether you call it a species or a subspecies, good conservation helps take care of both
Getting Fit for Wildlife! Cambourne 10K Business Challenge 2018
On 15 April four teams of runners took part in the Trust’s Cambourne 10K Business Challenge, held in and around our beautiful nature reserve and country park. Each year we challenge local…
Bad news for badgers: culling is licensed in Northamptonshire
Badger culling has been taking place in the county - however it has only just been made public this week that licences were actually granted last August, flying in the face of previous government…
Remembering Gill Gent, 1927-2018
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Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
Wild carrot
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.