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Bring out your Forget Ascot, Wimbledon and Henley – bring on Oxford, Milton
wild side Keynes and Blenheim! It’s the season for wildlife enthusiasts and
the perfect excuse to bring out your wild side.
Hurrah! Spring has sprung and nature’s
awoken from her winter slumber. Get The season begins with the popular Oxford Festival of Nature,
outside and explore the rich variety of from 1–14 June, with walks, talks and events that celebrate the
city’s wildlife. Join in the fun at the spectacular Wild Fair, held at the
wildlife on our doorstep. And with wildlife Oxford University Museum of Natural History on Saturday 2 June.
festivals brought to you by your local July sees the return of the MK Festival of Nature, a 10-day programme
of wildlife events kicking off with Nature Day on 6 July in Howe
Wildlife Trust it’s never been easier to do so. Park Wood. Then from 2–5 August, BBOWT is at BBC Countryfile
Live at Oxfordshire’s Blenheim Palace where we’ll be setting up our
In this issue pop-up nature reserve and sharing wildlife-friendly hints and tips.

We look forward to meeting you this season. In the meantime
dive into your copy of Wildlife News to discover how we’re helping
nature’s recovery.

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