A Lifetime
Being around children is both inspiring and grounding. I visited a local school recently to talk to a class of 5-6 year olds about space.
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Category: Learning
The Dunnock
About The dunnock takes its name from the English word dun, meaning greyish brown. ‘Ock’ is from Latin, meaning one who sings with another. Dunnocks
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Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots
Over sixty years ago, Jane Goodall travelled from England to what is known today as Tanzania. There, driven by her fascination with wildlife, she studied
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Behind The Lens
Watching wildlife behaviour has always been a source of fascination. And using a telephoto lens is often as much about observation, identification, and research as
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National Stone Centre
Derbyshire. The county boasting the natural beauty of the Peak District, and interesting places such as Eyam. It is also home to the National Stone
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Pond Dipping
Getting Started We spent a morning last week at a pond dipping workshop, run by a team from the Lower Windrush Valley Project. The skies
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A Snake, A Crow, and An Eclipse
It’s been a busy week of new experiences. Each one offering a chance to learn together. As the post title suggests, the three which stand
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Fungi
I learn through spending time with our son, and joining him in his activities. Forest school is one the best examples of this. Although, sadly,
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Judgement Day
Judging others. It can be hard not to. Particularly when they hold views which are very different to our own. It can also be hard
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Projects
I’ve had an unplanned break from the blog to focus on various projects. As lockdown continues in some form, opportunities to access a range of
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