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Woodland Highlights: April
The powers that be in the world of weather forecasting say April should bring a break to the cold weather blowing in from Siberia, although for some this may be towards the end of the month. I am sure many … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: March
Smile as the days get longer, and hopefully warmer. The 20th of March brings the spring equinox, when the Earth is tilted neither away from nor toward the sun. Then at the end of the month the clocks return us to British Summer … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: February
February brings ever increasing signs of life returning to our woods and trees. The forerunners of spring tease and tantalise the senses, lifting spirits and bringing a smile to all who admire them. Trees/shrubs… The golden male catkins of the hazel … Continue reading
Big Nature Day – a triumph of diversity for biodiversity
On Sunday 27th May, two of us from the Woodland Trust attended Big Nature Day in the grounds of the Natural History Museum in London, supported by OPAL (the Open-Air Laboratory). We were there to promote our Nature’s Calendar recording … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: May
Summer may be just around the corner, but May has many more spring delights for you. It is still a month of transformation, as greenery continues to explode with life. This can be a great time to take photos, as … Continue reading
The Blue Belles of Woodland
‘The blue bell is the sweetest flower That waves in summer air; Its blossoms have the mightiest power To soothe my spirit’s care.’ – The Blue Bell by Emily Jane Bronte This gentle poem sums up the beauty of the … Continue reading
Woodland Highlights: April
The colours and forms of spring delight the senses of those who venture into woods. April is the time for woodland wildflowers, seizing their opportunity while sunlight beams upon the earth through the leafless trees. Some are already making their presence … Continue reading
