Nature Features

A Breathing Place for the whole family

The BBC's Breathing Places campaign aims to create new places that are good for wildlife (and people!) in your local area.

Do your bit for nature...

In Essex

The staff and volunteers at  Chigwell Row Wood nature reserve have been out and about showing people the wonders of the ancient woodland on their doorstep.

Epping Forest District Council say the woodland has a fascinating history with links back to the Royal Forest of Essex as designated by Henry I in the 12th century.

For the last twenty years volunteer projects have helped conserve the wood and also improve access for visitors to the woodland.

There are many types of moth in Essex

Elsewhere in Essex, the RSPB has been teaching people more about moths and welcoming visitors to Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon.

Alan Shearman, from the RSPB in Essex says, "Moths are an essential part of the food chain, they are fascinating creatures and there are far more types of moth than butterfly."

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Be good to bees and plant some flowers

At Home

There are also plenty of activities for you to try at home. You could start a compost heap, make a 'bug home', bake a bird cake, dig a pond or plant some bee friendly flowers.

We'd love to see what you've been doing so send us a photo.

You can also see what other people have been up to.