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solitary bees
Although Bumblebees and Honey Bees tend to get most of the limelight, of the roughly 270 species of bee resident in the UK, around 250 of these species are actually solitary bees. Although often overlooked, these solitary bees are excellent pollinators and are an asset to gardeners, farmers and growers alike. As the name suggests, solitary bees do not live in colonies like honey bees and bumblebees. Rather than hives, these solo fliers look for small holes in masonry, wood or
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Apr 132 min read
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Plant sale
O, can you spot the "deliberate" mistake?
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Mar 171 min read
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CREATIVE BOAT TRIPS
We are excited to tell you about two very special boat trips this half term at Wildside. Whilst aboard Trebalisa you will have the opportunity to create your very own masterpiece inspired by the natural beauty of Smestow Valley.
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Feb 21 min read
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Jun 16, 20250 min read
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We are recruiting board members
Wildside is recruiting new board members. Our board, which is made up of dedicated volunteers, ensures that Wildside runs professionally...
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May 14, 20251 min read
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#Greenmatchfund
Wildside are delighted to announce that we are once again participating in Big Give's Green Match Fund. That means any money donated to...
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Apr 22, 20251 min read
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Mar 19, 20250 min read
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Lantern Parade Saturday 22nd March 6:00pm Starts at Wildside
Join us on Saturday 22nd March at 6pm for the annual Lantern Parade to welcome in the Spring. The parade will start at Wildside at 6pm,...
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Mar 5, 20251 min read
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Fairytale Fungi
Fairytale Fungi! We have found some elf cup fungi in our woods this week. Elf cup fungus is fairly widespread but uncommon in Britain and...
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Feb 7, 20251 min read
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Rag Rugging Club
Tuesday afternoons 1:30pm - 3:30pm See some of the creations that the members of our Rag Rugging Club have produced over the last few...
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Jan 27, 20251 min read
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Brrrr! It's cold outside
We started the new year with the High Flyers making little hibernation creatures and how to keep warm. We hope this new year finds you...
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Jan 8, 20251 min read
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Little Explorers - restarts Monday 13th January2025
Last week our Little Explorers made Robins’ and Rudolphs’ using clay on wooden discs . They also did a (low level) assault course and...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read
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It's beginning to look a lot like christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Staff and volunteers here at Wildside got together to decorate The Burrow - our outdoor...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
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