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Author Archives: Sally

Fungi through a lens
27 Oct 2019

Fungi through a lens

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

There are many wonderful subjects to photograph in the New Forest National Park but my favourite is without doubt mushrooms. A walk anywhere during the autumn amongst its woodlands, open heaths and grassy lawns will reveal a world of weird … Continued

New Forest National Park, Photographing fungi
Friend or Foe? – Identifying berries
25 Aug 2019

Friend or Foe? – Identifying berries

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Now towards late summer, our hedgerows are full of colourful fruits and berries, so I thought it would be a good time to focus on some of the common edible and non-edible berries you might find. This blog post is … Continued

Identifying hedgerow berries, nature awareness, Nature family activities, wildlife
Meet the ancients
21 Jun 2019

Meet the ancients

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

The New Forest is not new as its name suggests and is home to many ancient trees. Remarkably old and full of character, ancient oak and beech trees are a living timeline to the Forest’s past and provide valuable homes … Continued

Nature connection activities, New Forest ancient oak trees, New Forest National Park, oak tree actvities, tree detectives
Nest Weavers
21 Mar 2019

Nest Weavers

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Birds build a nest to lay their eggs in and to safely hold their growing brood until they fledge. There a many ingenious nest designs which range from delicate cups of woven moss, lichen and spider webs to nests made … Continued

bird nesting activities, bird watching, learning in school grounds
Our future naturalists – bird watching with children
17 Jan 2019

Our future naturalists – bird watching with children

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

It surprised me that there doesn’t seem to be that much on the web about birdwatching activities with children. So I decided to put down a few of the ideas that I have used to nurture childrens’ natural curiosity and … Continued

bird watching, birdwatching activities with children, children, nature awareness
Autumn well-being
13 Sep 2018

Autumn well-being

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

As daylight hours shorten it is fascinating to pay attention to the changes in the natural world around us and how our own bodies feel as we adjust to the rhythms of a new season. Walking in nature helps us … Continued

autumn colours, autumn outdoor colour activities, nature awareness, New Forest heathlands, New Forest National Park
It’s easy-beezy to learn about and help bees!
4 Jul 2018

It’s easy-beezy to learn about and help bees!

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Bees are very special insects. They are fascinating to learn about and it is simple to do a few things to help bees in your local area. Did you know there are over 250 species of bee in the British … Continued

Bumblebee investigations, learning outside the classroom, nature awareness, New Forest National Park, Primary science pollinators
Nature’s Great Producers
3 May 2018

Nature’s Great Producers

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

Just a few weeks ago our woodlands and hedgerows appeared barren but now there is an explosion of new life and colour. How does this happen? Dormant buds, which will become this year’s leaves and flowers, were grown last summer … Continued

bud burst activities, KS1 science plants, nature awareness, New Forest National Park, primary science
Wanderings in nature
24 Jan 2018

Wanderings in nature

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 future hopes. A great way to do this is on the move in nature. Being ‘mindful’ in, and connecting to, … Continued

connecting with nature, nature awareness, Walking and wellbeing, Walking in the New Forest, Wandering in nature
Stranger Things
29 Nov 2017

Stranger Things

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

What are those strange lumps and bumps on the underside of some leaves and those odd-shaped growths on acorns that look like woody asteroids? These bizarre plant growths become more noticeable in the autumn amongst the piles of fallen leaves, … Continued

Charter of the Forest exhibition, nature awareness, New Forest oak gall ink, outdoor learning, Plant gall investigations

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