14th October 2024 Short Course Calling all nature loving gardeners. Lay the foundations to your wildlife gardening knowledge and explore what you can do in your own garden to help nature flourish on this knowledge-filled…
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18th October 2024 Short Course A gentle and mindful day out in the CAT woods. We’ll be exploring ecology, green woodworking, foraging materials for projects, and everything in between on this relaxing day out in…
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27th September 2024 As we reach the milestone of having engaged more than 250 UK councils in Carbon Literacy and Carbon Awareness training, Amanda Smith, CAT’s Head of Learning and Education, reflects on…
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27th September 2024 New research is revealing the potential of perennial green manures in improving soil health without contributing to climate change. Clo Ward shares the latest findings on this greener way to…
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