A reflection on the blackbird, a familiar yet quietly mythic bird. From Welsh folklore and Celtic legend to its fluting song and golden beak, discover the stories hidden behind this everyday…

Discover the quiet magic of harebells at South Gare. Explore the folklore of Fairy Bells and Witch Thimbles, their remarkable resilience, and the pale blue haze that transforms the coast each…

Celebrate the overlooked magic of hedge bindweed. Beneath its troublesome nicknames, from hellweed to devil's guts, lies a resilient plant that supports wildlife, brightens summer hedgerows…

Discover a creative, nature-inspired activity from our artist-in-residence that celebrates imagination over perfection, using simple mark-making techniques to transform paint, found objects and…

Follow artist-in-residence Kirsten Luckins as she explores our Lazenby reserve through beautifully observed geo-located haibun, capturing the wildlife, landscapes and hidden stories of this place…

Celebrate the magic of the much-loved, native hawthorn tree. Explore its folklore, wildlife value, traditional uses and the personal stories it inspires through poetry and reflection.

Teasel’s wild beauty, curious water cups and centuries-old role in softening wool make it an intriguing plant to explore.

A late-summer favourite of damp meadows and stream edges, meadowsweet is loved for its frothy cream flowerheads that buzz with bees and hoverflies. Known as the "Queen of the Meadows",…

A striking summer wildflower whose bright pink blooms have become a familiar feature of the British landscape; meet rosebay willowherb.

As Andy Burnham enters Number 10, we urge him to recognise that looking after nature means that it will look after us