Fourth of October
Today – 4 October – is St. Francis’s Day. Saint Francis of Assisi is perhaps one of the better known saints, in his role as
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Category: Nature
Magpies
Magpies. Often thought of as predatory birds who steal shiny objects, destroy songbird populations, and make lots of noise. We’ve had plenty around this year,
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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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Purple Fields
Gazing over the purple fields, my senses filled with the scent of lavender hanging gently in the air, and the sound of hundreds of bees
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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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30 Days Wild 2021
30 Days Wild 2021 Happy 1st June! Today marks the beginning of the annual 30 Days Wild challenge. Created by the Wildlife Trusts, participants undertake
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Favourite Places
A Magical Place I’ve written before about one of my favourite local places, TWIGS Community Gardens. During lockdown, TWIGS has continued to provide essential support
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Connecting With Nature
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 10-16 May 2021. The theme this year is Connecting With Nature. Depression rates have soared during the pandemic. Around
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