Who knew that there are rainforests in the UK?



The Wildlifers’ wits are tested when they try to catch a green-fingered thief in Borrowdale Rainforest in the Lake District. 



Someone has been stealing lichen, a strange plant life form that’s made of fungus and algae, and is essential for forest life.



While the gang are solving the puzzle, they meet a local, Cuckoo. But there’s something a bit strange about this bird. Can they trust Cuckoo or will their feathered friend land them in trouble?



Discover more

Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website. And download a PDF activity sheet at the bottom of the webpage under "Outdoor activity sheet for kids".

nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast



Production



Artwork: (c) Becka Moor



Cast:

Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte

Roxy: Leila Hall

Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts

Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd

Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson

Other characters played by members of the ensemble.



Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice



Sound design: Chris Stevens

Editing: Adam Stoner

Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner



Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.



Ideas and resources for the grownups



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www.funkidslive.com



Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'

nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things 



Find out about visiting Borrowdale Rainforest

nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/borrowdale-nnr



Learn more about UK wildlife

nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife



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