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Author Archives: Sally

Amongst the furze
4 Apr 2022

Amongst the furze

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

The unmistakable display of bright yellow flowers cloaking gorse bushes in swathes of warm ochre and bright lemon yellow is truly stunning and one of my springtime favourite sights.  April and May are the best times to see the New … Continued

Gorse flowers, Heathland habitats, nature awareness activities, New Forest gorse, New Forest heathlands
A new year, a new perspective
21 Jan 2022

A new year, a new perspective

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

With a new year stretching ahead of us, we naturally begin to think about and reflect upon past experiences and the future – new intentions, fresh to-do lists, a blank journal. An innate need for renewal and new beginnings. So … Continued

Mindfulness and landscapes, New Forest National Park landscapes, Place attachment, Time in space and place
Autumn Nature Detectives
14 Oct 2021

Autumn Nature Detectives

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Autumn is an important and busy feeding time for many animals to build up their body reserves in readiness for the approaching winter; to prepare for hibernation or for gathering and burying food caches for leaner times ahead. Although many … Continued

Animal feeding signs, Autumn nature investigations, Nature dectectives
Sundews and damselflies
22 Jul 2021

Sundews and damselflies

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

During July and August, I’m always keen for any opportunity to explore my favourite part of the New Forest – its valley mires and streams.  The sound of gently gurgling brooks, the pungent aroma of bog myrtle and the flashing … Continued

Dragonflies and damselflies, nature awareness, New Forest National Park, New Forest valley mires
What we can learn from wood ants
30 Apr 2021

What we can learn from wood ants

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Ants are fascinating. As individuals they are small and easily overlooked, however they are highly sociable insects that live in large, complex communities working together to build and protect a home, gather food and help care for the next generation. … Continued

Ant watching investigations, Ants and nature awareness, Ants and sustainable living, Black wood ants, New Forest ants
Drummers of the woods
18 Feb 2021

Drummers of the woods

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Although the month ahead can still be wintery, there are signs to listen out for that will help awaken you from winters deep slumber. Most noticeably our garden songbirds are more active and vocal – singing to signpost their territories … Continued

How to spot woodpeckers, nature awareness, New Forest National Park, Woodpeckers
Marvellous mud art
1 Feb 2021

Marvellous mud art

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Welcome back nature explorers – I hope you enjoyed meeting a few wiggly worms and learnt how important and amazing they are. It’s time to pull on your welly boots, jump outdoors and get muddy again! Mud, mud, glorious mud … Continued

exploring outdoors, mud art activities, natural art, Nature family activities
How to be a winter colour explorer
10 Jan 2021

How to be a winter colour explorer

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Welcome back nature explorers! January is a quiet month after the Christmas and New Year festivities and gardens and parks can seem empty of wildlife and colour. However, there are things to see and do outdoors – if you know … Continued

Inspiration from nature, nature art, nature explorers, winter colour activities
A Strange and Merry Christmas from Wild Heritage
14 Dec 2020

A Strange and Merry Christmas from Wild Heritage

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Now that winter is upon us and the broadleaved trees have dropped their last leaves, you may wonder ‘what are those strange balls of greenery, high up on the branches of the bare trees?’ Read on to find the answer … Continued

Mistletoe, Nature connection activities, New Forest National Park, Witches' broom
Ingenious seeds, inquisitive minds
2 Oct 2020

Ingenious seeds, inquisitive minds

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

As the summer ends, many plants are preparing for the next generation and launching their offspring into the world. October is a great month to explore and investigate your school grounds and local wild space for different seed dispersal strategies. … Continued

Autumn nature investigations, Autumn seed hunt, KS1 science plants, nature awareness, Seed dispersal strategies

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