Spring is a fabulous time of the year to see wildlife here in the UK. It’s a time of new beginnings as the class of 2021 are welcomed into the world. We’ve asked our resident wildlife expert, Geoff, for his top tips for wildlife watching at this time of the year. Returning birds Across theContinue reading “Spring Wildlife”
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Wild Library
World Book Day (4th March 2021) is a day when we can celebrate the joy of reading and of literature the world over. We asked some of our team, friends and supporters to tell us their favourite wildlife or nature themed books. What has nature ever done for us? by Tony Juniper – recommended byContinue reading “Wild Library”
Winter Wildlife
With some parts of the country under a blanket of snow, and others seeing a nightly visit from Jack Frost, winter is very much here. Our resident wildlife expert, Geoff, has some top tips for wildlife to look out for at this time of year. Winter visitors Whilst we may not be able to travelContinue reading “Winter Wildlife”
Green Gym
January is notoriously the month where many people join gyms across the nation in hope that this year it’ll be different – this is the year that they will finally get fit. Whilst they may go to the gym for the first week or so … slowly other things will come up and by theContinue reading “Green Gym”
Resolutions
As the new year approaches it is time for us all to think about what we want to change about our lives. Resolutions get made – and sometimes they’re even kept! If you’re looking for environmentally friendly inspiration for resolutions you can make for the new year – look no further … we’re here withContinue reading “Resolutions”
Autumn Wildlife Gardening Tips
Our wildlife gardening expert, Gill, is here with her top tips for making your garden wildlife friendly this autumn. This year summer has merged slowly into autumn with both days and nights staying warm, with temperatures on average being 5 degrees above normal for this time of year. The spells of very wet and stormyContinue reading “Autumn Wildlife Gardening Tips”
Autumnal Wildlife
Here in Great Britain you can’t help but have noticed now that autumn is with us. There is a chill in the air, the nights are drawing in and the leaves are turning gorgeous shades of russet and brown as they fall. We asked our resident wildlife expert, Geoff, for his top tips for wildlifeContinue reading “Autumnal Wildlife”
Children and nature
The great outdoors is one of the best playgrounds and classrooms. It’s a source of wonder and of adventure. It can fire the imagination. It can stimulate the senses. And it can start a lifelong love affair with the natural world. In 2007 many nature related words such as kingfisher, lark, minnow, newt and otterContinue reading “Children and nature”
The Power of Tree
Where would we be without trees? The simple answer is – we wouldn’t be here. They provide us with the oxygen we need to breathe and take in the carbon dioxide that we expel. If this wasn’t enough they offer us so much more besides. So what do we need trees and forests for? FuelContinue reading “The Power of Tree”
What goes up …
For some, the release of a sky lantern or group of balloons into the sky may be a way to remember a loved one or just a pretty sight in the sky – but what goes up does fall back down to earth again and effectively becomes litter and a hazard to the natural worldContinue reading “What goes up …”
