We're taking part in a research study with Liverpool John Moores University. The study is titled 'Connecting to nature using digital tech', which aims to learn how the public engage with wildlife technology.

We've attached a wildlife camera to our 'love' tree, which can be live streamed to our mobile phones. The camera automatically starts recording when it detects movement, so we're hoping it will catch some little critters in the hours when no one is around.

The study's findings will be used to explore how schools can use wildlife technology to engage children and to see what support teachers might need. The study will be ongoing for the next 12 months, so keep an eye on our socials to see what the camera captures.

We have been chosen to take part in this study as part of our ongoing work with universities through our Learning Hub. The Learning Hub initiative provides students and other learners the opportunity to experience working-life within Strawberry Field and a place to conduct research on a wide range of subjects to assist their studies.

We are thrilled to be involved with this study as it helps us reach our sustainability aims and will give us insight into the biodiversity of our garden. We have already built a bug hotel for insects such as bees and ladybugs, but we are hoping to encourage four-legged friends too! Hopefully, we will spot some hedgehogs or even a fox or two!