22 ways to build biodiversity

by Becky Parker

To mark International Day for Biological Diversity, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew have shared 22 actions you can take to help protect, support and regenerate the incredible biodiversity on your doorstep.

https://www.kew.org/read-and-watch/22-ways-biodiversity-day

Share what works well in your school or community so we can post it for others.  May and Charlotte produced this fantastic guide for schools

Increasing Biodiversity in Schools

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About Becky

Becky teaches Physics and is passionate about empowering young people to act and innovate for the planet.

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