According to Tristan Gooley, author of The Natural Navigator, we are all navigators. It’s as simple as knowing which way you’re looking…
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Learn the art of ‘natural navigation’
Posted on 12 January 2012.
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New Year project: Make your garden more wildlife friendly
Posted on 03 January 2012.
Looking out of my kitchen window over Christmas, the back garden was looking a bit forlorn and devoid of life, without a green shoot or buzzing bee in sight. However, a stocking filler booklet from the RSPB about making your garden more bird and wildlife friendly (thanks mum) assured me that there are is still [...]
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Burn off the post Xmas flab
Posted on 27 December 2011.
Try these outdoor exercise ideas for burning off the last of those Cadbury’s Roses…
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Ever wondered if you could live off the land?
Posted on 22 December 2011.
Meet Nick Weston, author of The Tree house Diaries, who told me about his 6 months living off the land in the Sussex countryside…
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Are the short dark days of winter making you less active?
Posted on 12 December 2011.
The shorter days of winter are something everyone dreads. Getting up in the dark and going home in the dark isn’t much fun for anyone. Turning the clocks back forces us to switch lights on earlier, costs us more and uses up more carbon.
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Watch some of our wildest weather
Posted on 21 November 2011.
Weather watching seems to be hardwired into our British psyche. It’s one of the few subjects that most of us will happily discuss with perfect strangers, whether it’s too wet, too cold, or more rarely, too hot!
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Going back to the land
Posted on 19 November 2011.
In this week’s guest blog, city slicker Emma Pearson heads for deepest Gloucestershire to get a taste of farming life.
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Could you work as a forest ranger?
Posted on 03 November 2011.
I first met Gemma Grant who works for Surrey Wildlife Trust, on a guided foraging walk. It was clear from the start what a huge passion she has for her job, so I wanted to find out more about life as a forest ranger and what it takes to become one.
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Get stars in your eyes this winter
Posted on 31 October 2011.
I’m really excited about to hear about the new Dark Sky Discovery partnership, which is aimed at inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to come together in their local area and enjoy the night sky.
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Light my fire
Posted on 24 October 2011.
If you’re out in the garden at this time of year, or even brave enough for a spot of camping, then it’s much more cheerful with a roaring campfire to warm your cockles.
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Who can resist these little guys?
Posted on 06 October 2011.
Not only are hedgehogs totally cute, but they devour snails, slugs and caterpillars, making them a gardener’s best friend. But they need a helping hand to get through their winter hibernation, so here’s what you can do in your own garden.
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More foraging ideas for the autumn
Posted on 19 September 2011.
This week I’m looking at the more unusual plants that we came across on our woodland walk, and have some suggestions for savoury recipes.
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Go foraging this autumn
Posted on 12 September 2011.
I’ve been out and about learning how to identify some woodland fruits and berries and what to do with them in the kitchen.
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Beachwatch Big Weekend 2011 Needs You
Posted on 29 August 2011.
From plastic syringes to brass bedsteads, they all wash up on UK shores. So the Marine Conservation Society is urging coast lovers to join forces for ‘Beachwatch Big Weekend’
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