Bees are big pollinators, carrying and dropping off the pollen that helps to keep Mother Nature chugging along - if you'd like to attract more to your garden, these could be the plants you need to grow: bit.ly/2ynvgmZ

Meet Clive!

If you don't fall in love with his charming personality, you are sure to be captivated by his sorrowful expression.

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Can you help him find a home?

Did you know The Kings Norton Stop Lock is the only guillotine-gated canal stop lock still in existence?

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Meet Little Man!

Little Man is a very loving cat who enjoys a fuss and a lap to curl up on. He gives very big head-bumps and loves head and cheek rubs.

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Can you help him find a home?

We are giving away 10 copies of Maxine Singer's book which explores exactly what the science of genes reveals about how and why plants bloom!

For your chance to #win , enter the #competition here: bit.ly/2kZM225

'I'm an IT consultant and I'm stuck indoors all day long, so it's nice to be out here by the water on my route into the city.'

In the latest of our Humans of the Waterway features, courtesy of the Canal & River Trust, we meet Steve in Manchester: bit.ly/2Lh2Os8

Three quarters of pet owners are planning to go on holiday with their pets this year, national pet charity Blue Cross has revealed - do you take your pet away with you?

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New research has found British families are making the most of the great outdoors and are starting to experiment with homegrown foods - what do you grow in your garden?

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For centuries willow has been used for making everything from baskets and natural fences to ladders and sculptures, and anyone can give it a go.

Why not try willow weaving for yourself and make this handy wicker tray? bit.ly/2I10e8R

We are giving away 10 copies of Laura Mason's book of recipes packed full of ideas for your own summer get together!

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'There is a lot of great work taking place within the farming community to help wildlife that often goes unnoticed.'

Farmers are to work together to help local wildlife on the Devon and Somerset border, Butterfly Conservation (BC) has revealed: bit.ly/2LpBTqT

'This project has been in the waiting for over 150 years.'

A multi-million pound project has started with the aim of reopening the UK's longest river to protected fish species: bit.ly/2Lq5hRr

These cute hay animals are really easy to make and bring the scent of a freshly mown meadows inside!

Find out how you can make yours here: bit.ly/2JXAUOr

We are giving away 10 copies of Maxine Singer's book which explores exactly what the science of genes reveals about how and why plants bloom!

For your chance to #win , enter the #competition here: bit.ly/2kZM225

'Like many of us who choose to live near, or holiday by our beautiful beaches, little terns have realised that east Norfolk is the perfect summer spot.'

Little tern chicks are leaving their nest as they prepare for their journey to their wintering grounds bit.ly/2KQpnVc

Meet Fern!

Fern is an affectionate cat who makes friends quickly and is looking for a home where she can continue to blossom.

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Can you help her find a home?

In some welcome conservation news, it has been predicted that the common crane, the UK's tallest bird, is here to stay - and we could have as many as 275 breeding pairs within 50 years: bit.ly/2L3Si8i

Meet Toby!

Toby is such a fun boy, he loves his toys and food and especially people he knows well, with so much eagerness to learn new things.

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Can you help him find a home?

We've teamed up with British Herb Kitchen to offer you the chance to win one of three British Herb Kitchen boxes!

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Twisted, braided or wound, these naturally beautiful grasses make eye-catching decorations - here we explain how you can bring the meadow home: bit.ly/2Jf1RQl