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Nest Boxes – our experience

by Ines Kisielewski, Partnerships Executive We now have three years data from the 27 nest boxes we placed in our ancient woodlands at Bank Woods, ready for the nesting season of 2019. So we thought it might be useful to share what we have learnt, along...
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Words from our Wonderful Volunteers

We asked our volunteers to describe a recent volunteer session, and explain why they love to come and help, whatever the weather throws at us! Here are their thoughts... I spend the most part of my week surrounded by quite small children and so it i...
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Make it Wild inspires a digital marketing agency…

... to offset their carbon emissions, and continue their sustainability efforts. Guest Blog by Nicola Litchfield, Pauley Creative Like many businesses nowadays, Pauley Creative, a digital marketing agency for the construction industry based i...
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The Flora and Fauna of Sylvan

by Stephanie Kuunal Sylvan is a hidden treasure to both nature lovers and conservationists alike. Like many others during the pandemic, I turned to the outdoors to improve my mental health. I also had another motive. As an ecology graduate, I wanted to ...
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Tree Planting in Numbers

Total so far: 55,988 trees by 5th April 2022 Dacre Woodlands Planting We plant trees in all our nature reserves. We have found they are the best way to encourage nature into the spaces we create for biodiversity. They provide habitat, shelter...
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Nature Connectedness

by Tom Barron, Psychologist, Pocketcoach Throughout history, humans have been undeniably entwined with nature. Our relationship with nature is crucial, as without nature, there is no 'us'. We depend on it for everything, from the air we breathe to the w...
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Ancient Woodlands – what’s all the fuss about?

At Make it Wild, we are proud to say that our Bank Woods Nature Reserve is home to around 20 acres of ancient woodland. Ancient woodland is an important and irreplaceable part of nature, but according to the Woodland Trust, it now covers only 2.4% of the U...
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Father’s Day – Its origins – and a Special Offer!

When is Father's Day? In the UK and USA  we celebrate Father's Day on the third Sunday in June, and in 2020 that's 21st June. In European Roman Catholic culture 'fatherhood' was traditionally celebrated on St Joseph's day, 19th March, and this date is ...
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Forgotten Bridge and Lost Beach – a walk around Sylvan Nature Reserve

Guest blog by Paul Kirkwood Twenty years ago, there was no public access to the River Nidd south of Kirk Hammerton Mill. Since then a looped bridleway has been established following efforts led by a villager, the late Wyn Evans. The Sylvan Nature Reserv...
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Business Woodland Sponsorship

Would you like to be able to share your ‘green’ credentials as part of your marketing strategy? Our business woodland sponsorship might be just what you're looking for! Fifteen young trees, a plaque with your logo and fantastic PR opportunities! We've m...
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Open Country – Guest Blog

Harrogate-based charity, Open Country, gives people with a disability the chance to get out into the countryside by providing a variety of activities including walking, cycling, conservation, nature study and outings. With nearly 30 years of experience in ...
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Make it Wild – Tree Planting in Numbers

Our Tree Planting total so far Since we started , we have planted 36,115 trees! 20,020 at Sylvan Nature Reserve, Kirk Hammerton 7,295 at Bank Woods, Summerbridge, Nidderdale 8,800 at Dougill Grange, Summerbridge, Nidd...
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Can we be Green during Quarantine?

By Lydia Neave Before we start, I think it is important to stress that this blog is in no way making light of the current situation, and we are taking it very seriously. In times like these, health is always the priority. Anything you can do (or not do)...
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