In this week's episode of Activity Quest, Adam chats to Will from the Stratford Upon Avon Butterfly Farm and to Dan from Butterfly Conservation.

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Adam explores Puzzlewood Forest near the Forest of Dean and we chat planetary alignments with Sam from the Royal Observatory Greenwich 

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Adam chats with the team at Haikubox about bioacoustics and to Viola from the British Trust for Ornithology in this week's episode of everyone's favourite 'stuff to do' podcast, Activity Quest 

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In today's episode of everyone's favourite 'stuff to do' podcast, Bex is chatting to some soup-er school kids at the Young Marketeers Winter Soup Sale, raising money for Plan Zero. 

Plus, we're finding out about the Peacock Butterfly.

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Adam explores Edinburgh Zoo, meeting incredible animals like Monty the python, baby hippo Haggis, and over 150 penguins! We find out what makes this zoo so special and its important role in conservation.

Plus, Jon Carter from the British Trust for Ornithology joins us to talk about great spotted woodpeckers—how to find them and why they drum.

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Brigid Robinson from Coram Voice shares how the competition, now in its ninth year, provides a platform for young voices to shine. Plus, hear from Mali, a previous winner, about how poetry helped her express her experiences in care.  

Meanwhile, Adam goes on an after-dark adventure to discover the fascinating world of moths. Dr Dan from Butterfly Conservation reveals surprising facts about these under-appreciated insects, from winter moths' incredible adaptations to the colourful diversity of species like the elephant hawk moth.

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This week, Dan chats with Indy from the RSPB about the upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Discover how you can help track the UK’s bird population by spending just one hour counting birds in your garden or local green space! 

Meanwhile, Adam explores the charm of one of Britain’s most beloved birds—the robin. With its bright red chest and winter song, this iconic bird is full of surprises, as Rob from the British Trust for Ornithology reveals fascinating insights about their territorial behaviour and cheerful melodies.  

• RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
• British Trust for Ornithology

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This week, Dan heads to London for some adrenaline-pumping action with the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks live show at the O2 Arena. From colossal vehicles to behind-the-scenes interviews with drivers Rebecca and Rick, Dan explores the roaring engines, daring stunts, and fierce competition of monster truck events.  

Plus, Adam embarks on a quieter adventure, searching for the beautiful small tortoiseshell butterfly. Joined by Dr Dan from Butterfly Conservation, Adam learns all about this winter survivor, its vivid colouration, hibernation habits, and how to make your garden butterfly-friendly.  

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• Hot Wheels Monster Trucks
• Butterfly Conservation

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Adam visits Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, a one-of-a-kind store in London that caters to local monsters (and curious humans). We find out about the store’s fascinating history, its peculiar products, and the incredible connection it has to the creative writing charity, the Ministry of Stories.

We go behind the Scenes at Ministry of Stories, a creative writing hub where young people unleash their imaginations. Laura from the Ministry shares how the charity inspires children through writing workshops and more—all supported by the monster shop’s cursed profits.

Can you spot a Blue Tit? Winter may be here, but this colourful blue tit is brightening up the season! Jenny from the British Trust for Ornithology takes us into the world of this lively little bird, exploring how it stays warm and thrives during the colder months.

Links:

• Hoxton Street Monster Supplies: hoxtonstreetmonstersupplies.com
• Ministry of Stories: ministryofstories.org
• British Trust for Ornithology: bto.org

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Adam's touring the Science Museum's Science & Innovation Park in Swindon, where thousands and thousands of important historical science items are kept!

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Adam visits Westonbirt Arboretum just outside Tetbury to experience their annual Christmas lights trail! 

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