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Nature’s grand designs
26 Feb 2023

Nature’s grand designs

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

A bird’s nest is a marvel to behold. If you’ve been lucky, you might have found an old nest on the ground that’s been blown out of a tree after winter storms. I find it fascinating that this once hidden … Continued

bird nest activities, nature awareness, Nesting birds, New Forest National Park, Primary science materials
The twilight ‘in between’ world
22 Jul 2022

The twilight ‘in between’ world

by Sally | posted in: Posts | 0

A warm and still summer’s evening during the last hours of daylight is my favourite time to take a stroll. I’m lucky and can step straight out onto the New Forest’s heathlands to enjoy the day’s warmth radiating from the … Continued

Nature connection, New Forest heathlands, New Forest National Park
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
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
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
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
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
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

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Sally Mitchell
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