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The 6^th May will see the next all-important elections for the Senedd. Although many issues will be on the agenda in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, it is vital that the environment be part of the debate.  Ar y 6^ed o Fai cynhelir etholiad i Senedd Cymru. Er y bydd llu o gwestiynau ar yr agenda yn sgil pandemig Cofid, mae’n hanfodol inni sicrhau y bydd yr amgylchedd yn cael ei le yn y drafodaeth.

The Holyrood elections in May come at a crucial time. Although they are likely to be dominated by the independence debate, we must not forget that this is also a pivotal year for nature and the climate.

In the last instalment of our Nurture for Nature blog, Dobbies Garden Centres' Marcus Eyles shares his top tips for getting gardens looking their best over summer.

Learn how we turned talk around the 'Caterpillar cake wars' to real wildlife, with the help of Vice-President Chris Packham and Iceland.

Dobbies' Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, shares some top tips for ways in which you can use your garden to boost your mental and physical health as part of Nurture for Nature campaign.

Here's how to make your very own Clara the Conservation Caterpillar Cake!

Dobbies Garden Centres, official partners of our Nurture for Nature campaign share their top tips on how to keep your soil healthy.

We interview Butterfly Conservation Ecologist Patrick Cook and find out the highs and lows of his role over the past year.

‘A moth a day’ - how one somerset artist’s love for moths reached new heights in lockdown

How much is a Red Admiral worth?  Of course, there is no right answer. Attempting to put a price on a Red Admiral, or any species, habitat or ecosystem is a way of squeezing nature into our current approach to economics. At least that is how it seems to an uneconomically minded ecologist like me!

Introducing Zenobia – Jay Hatch, Butterfly Conservation volunteer, who explains why volunteering is a great way to climb the conservation ladder.

Introducing Amelia Horne, Butterfly Conservation volunteer, who gives an overview of her experience working towards her Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

This month the Secret Gardener explains why we shouldn't be wishing for the warmer weather too soon and shares some ideas on what to do in the garden this month.

While you eagerly await your first glimpse of a butterfly in 2021, why not enjoy other wildlife and take part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch.

Over the winter months, it is important that we consider how we can protect our local wildlife when we are tending to our gardens. Discover how with tips from our guest blogger Lily Harris.

Claire Hyne, owner of Papillon Gin, talks about her lifelong interest of conservation, how she got involved in Butterfly Conservation and went on to create a gin inspired by the nearby nature (which you can win a bottle of below!)

Dr Richard Fox, Butterfly Conservation’s Associate Director of Recording and Monitoring summarises some of the latest research into climate change impacts on UK butterflies and moths.

As the UK is currently experiencing another lockdown, it is inevitable that you will have to start working from home. To help you go green and do your bit for the planet as you work, here are the 7 best ways to be eco-friendly whilst working from home.

Taking the temperature of insects in a changing world by Rob Wilson, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (Madrid, Spain) and Butterfly Conservation member since 1988.

The Secret Gardener reminds us that we need to give nature the space it needs this winter, and when we do, the results can be magnificent. 

Discover 13 Reasons Why Butterflies And Moths Are The Coolest Insects Ever

The need to plant more trees is popular and high up the political agenda across all four countries of the UK. This is extremely good news as the right trees, planted in the right places can provide significant biodiversity, climate and well-being benefits as well as reducing our reliance on imported timber. So, here at Butterfly Conservation we are right behind this new and more ambitious woodland agenda.

Read our latest blog from guest Lily Harris, a freelance writer who advocates for sustainable living to help the environment.

This Autumn, CJ Wildlife, remind us that all of our gardens, no matter what size, can become bustling nature reserves for our local wildlife.

As the days begin to shorten in late summer, we know we are on the cusp of autumn and need to consider how we can help insects like butterflies and moths get through the coming winter.

Where have all the Small Tortoiseshells gone? Blog Post by Butterfly Conservation Volunteer Malcolm Hull.