There are over 100,000 species of true flies in the world and they play a vital role in the environment by pollinating plants, breaking down organic waste matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil. providing a vital source of food for other wildlife as well as controlling populations of pests. True flies are flying insects…

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01.07.2024

18 Ladybird activity ideas – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

There are over 3500 species of ladybird in the world, 46 of which can be found in the UK. Ladybirds (also known as ladybugs) belong to a family of beetles called Coccinellidae and they play a vital role in the environment by pollinating plants, controlling populations of insects, protecting crops from aphid infestations and providing…

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06.07.2024

15 Badger activity ideas – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

Badgers are one of the most iconic animals you can find in the UK however they are also one of the most elusive. They are mostly active at night just after dusk or before dawn and they spend most of the day sleeping in large underground burrows called setts. Badgers play a special role in…

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11.07.2024

The Big Butterfly Count 2024 – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

The Big Butterfly Count is the world’s largest survey of butterflies and this year it starts on Friday 12th July and runs until Sunday the 4th August. Anyone in the UK can take part. It only takes 15 mins and is free, fun and easy to do. All you need to do is download a…

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19 Fly activity ideas – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

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The Big Butterfly Count 2024 – Childsplayabc ~ Nature is our playground

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