Union of the snake

As high summer approaches, look out for – and help – these amazing creatures that you may find on your plot

At the height of summer, little owls are often active during daylight in the morning and evening. In July the recently fledged young start to explore the area around the nest. The owlets are adorable,

With a ‘butterfly emergency’ in the UK, conservationists are gearing up for this year’s Big Butterfly Count. But what has happened to these insects? And can they – on a wing and a prayer – ever bounce back?

B ecause it’s the school summer holidays, it’s ...

Karen Youngs has a painful encounter with a nettle patch on an afternoon walk

How to admire and protect our wonderful waterways in the UK