Most people who have ever stood in a garden centre in June with a trolley full of plants and absolutely no plan will know the unique panic of getting home and realising they have no idea where anything goes. While trial and error is half the fun, the team at British Garden Centres is stepping in this summer to take the guesswork out of gardening.

The nation has spoken and crowned the Peacock Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly.

The newly established Department for Pollination has issued a formal warning regarding the potential collapse of Britain’s bee population, driven by a recent change in colony losses.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and country clothing brand Schöffel Country has announced the 28 finalists for the 2026 Schöffel Countryside Awards.

Northumberland National Park is marking a major milestone in 2026 as it celebrates 70 years since becoming a designated National Park.

Whether you’ve been nurturing houseplants for years or you’re thinking about buying your very first one, there has never been a better time to bring the beauty of the garden indoors.

A tree-planting project is providing a big boost to biodiversity and plant science in the North West. The Mersey Forest, Chester Zoo and the Environment Agency have created more than five hectares of new woodland in Cheshire, roughly the size of 40 Olympic swimming pools.

A “whistling” frog has moved into London Zoo’s Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians as part of efforts by global conservation charity ZSL and Ghanaian partners to save two rare species from extinction. The Atewa slippery frog (Conraua sagyimase) and Afia Birago’s puddle frog (Phrynobatrachus afiabirago) are found only in Ghana’s Atewa Hills Forest Reserve.

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is today launching the first-ever vote to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. From Friday 15 May - Sunday 7 June, people across the country are being asked to choose the butterfly they love most, whether that be a familiar garden visitor like the Red Admiral, Orange-tip or Holly Blue, or an elusive rarity like the aristocratic Duke of Burgundy or the mighty Purple Emperor

Following extensive NFU campaigning and a public consultation, which the NFU submitted evidence to, the Sentencing Council has published new guidelines for courts to tackle hare coursing¹ offences.

To mark the Trust’s 80th anniversary, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust wants to spotlight the unsung heroes of local and regional wildlife conservation. Through ten award categories, the Wildlife Hero Awards will celebrate the individuals, businesses and community groups making a real and lasting difference for wildlife. Award winners will be announced at a special ceremony during the Trust’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday 3 October at York College, and will receive a prize.

Ahead of International Dawn Chorus Day on May 3, the RSPB shares how to experience nature’s greatest symphony With the days growing steadily longer and warmer, spring is unmistakably here.

An NFU survey of farmers and land managers in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Durham has revealed significant opposition to the reintroduction of white‑tailed eagles, with 85% of respondents against the proposal.

A new stage show all about sharks, hosted by world-renowned wildlife conservationist and TV presenter Steve Backshall, is coming to Chester Zoo this May half term.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh outdoor spaces with a burst of colour, and as part of the Make It Bloom campaign, British Garden Centres is encouraging gardeners of all abilities to get creative with vibrant spring planters. Whether brightening a doorstep, patio or garden, creating a professional‑looking display is simple with the right plants and a few easy steps.

The call of the wild is coming to West Cumbria this May. Cumbria Nature Festival is a three day celebration of all the wonderful landscapes of our county, from our gardens and parks to the wider countryside. From the 8th to 10th May, Rivendell, near Workington, will transform into a vibrant hub of discovery.

Issues for zoo-housed elephants include limited space, inadequate social groupings, reduced survivorship, and health problems such as foot and joint disorders and obesity. Currently, there are over 500 elephants in over 140 zoos across 31 European countries, including 49 elephants across 10 zoos in the UK.

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch results are in, and while the familiar faces still top the charts, a troubling decline further down the rankings has prompted the charity to issue new guidance on how we feed our garden visitors More than 650,000 people across the United Kingdom took part in this year's Big Garden Birdwatch — the world's largest garden wildlife survey — counting upwards of ni…

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust was founded in 1946 as Yorkshire Naturalists Trust to care for Askham Bog nature reserve, gifted to the Trust by confectioners and naturalists Sir Francis Terry and Arnold Rowntree. The charity is launching a new community fundraising pack to encourage the public to take meaningful and impactful action for wildlife across the county. There will also be a bumper year of events and activities, including a poetry competition, wildlife hero awards and a region-wide birthday celebration.

Spring has finally sprung and the upcoming Easter break is expected to attract thousands of visitors to enjoy Yorkshire’s coast and countryside, with staycations increasing in popularity and tourism businesses across the county booking up fast.

Celebrations begin in April to mark 50 years of the North York Moors National Park Centres. The events will highlight how both Sutton Bank and Danby Lodge have gone from being simple visitor information points to attractions in their own right where people can spend a nature-filled, free and fun day out.

Thousands of trees have been planted as part of a native hedgerow project in Cumbria's Ullswater valley thanks to a team of volunteers from local council and broadband provider Fibrus.

Waste management company We Waste has issued advice and warnings around how to spot and prevent infestations of three common pests that often reappear in March and throughout spring.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is appealing for support to protect and safeguard Askham Bog nature reserve, described as Yorkshire’s ‘cathedral of nature conservation’ by Sir David Attenborough. Created as the founding reserve of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in 1946, Askham Bog sits nestled between the A64, the railway and the York ring road.

Research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that one in eight British households (12%) has no access to a private or shared garden. Yet the appetite for growing, whether it be flowers, herbs and vegetables, has never been stronger. Even if you have a small space, a balcony or a patio, you can make your garden your own.