Month: March 2025

International Beaver Day: A celebration of our ecosystem engineers

Did you know that beavers play a vital role in creating and maintaining wetlands, providing a home for countless plant and animal species? Next month, we’ll celebrate the sixteenth International Beaver Day. This day is a chance to recognise beavers as ecosystem engineers and see their environmental impact.

Join us as we dive into the significance of International Beaver Day. We’ll explore how to celebrate, why beavers matter, and share fascinating facts about these remarkable mammals.

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How to reuse Easter eggs

Easter in Britain means family gatherings, roast dinners, and mountains of chocolate. In fact, for 65% of Brits, the word “Easter” brings chocolate to mind first. So, it’s no wonder shops sell around 80 million Easter eggs yearly, with the average child unwrapping eight.

But what happens after the egg hunts end? Piles of chocolate go uneaten, and when the excitement fades, some people throw out their leftovers. However, instead of binning excess chocolate or plastic eggs, you can learn how to put them to good use.

Let’s explore ways to enjoy an eco-friendly Easter by creatively repurposing your eggs.

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