11 Things to do outside in November
November brings a change in seasons, a further turning of the Earth’s axis. From blue skies to golden sunlight and stretched shadows. From lush foliage to berry studded hedgerows and…
Nature connectedness
Have you ever stopped to admire the beauty of a delicate spiderweb lined with dew? Or the bright yellow of the first daffodil of the year? What about stopping to…
Our 14,000-mile visitor
Each year in May I spend a significant amount of time looking up at the sky. Not only do the warming temperatures trigger the formation of impressive cumulonimbus clouds (the…
The urban importance of Urban Nature by Lucy Kennedy
I’ve been reflecting on the purpose of our Urban Nature garden, particularly as Spring awakens. It is a series of 10 plots on St Ann’s Allotments, established nearly 20 years…
Identifying birds by sound in winter by Holly James
During my local lockdown walks last year, I started learning how to recognise birds by their song and call, and it’s much easier than you might think. Winter is absolutely…
Migrating South for the winter by Holly James
Autumn is a great time to see birds. We’re lucky to get an influx of different species at this time of year from Scandinavia. This means that you don’t have…