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    © Tom Marshall

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    © David Tipling/2020VISION

    Discover over 60 nature reserves to visit in Surrey, as well as a range of nature-themed events and courses.

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    © Jon Hawkins

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    © Danny Green

    From membership to volunteering, there are so many ways to support wildlife in Surrey!

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    © Tom Marshall

    Surrey Wildlife Trust offers a range of ecological services for schools, businesses, community groups, landowner and homeowners.

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What to feed hedgehogs and badgers

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How to make a hedge for wildlife

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How to attract moths and bats to your garden

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How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife

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How to build a bat box

Build a pond

How to create a mini pond

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How to check your bonfire for hedgehogs

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