This is not so much a place as a concept. Did you know, for example: that with a uniquely biodiverse landscape – with nature reserves, parks and gardens – the Greater London National Park (still only an idea) is recognised as one of the world’s most important urban habitats. Over 1,300 Sites of Importance for Nature…
Run by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), the UK public body that supports the natural and environmental sciences, this site tells how environmental scientists really work and explains their research – and its importance – in plain English. Planet Earth is a free magazine aimed at non-specialists and members of the public with an…
The Guardian’s Environment page is usually a good read. In today’s there’s something on smart hedgehogs in London, “everything” you need to know about the Paris climate change talks (which seems unlikely), yet more hope for cheaper green energy, and a feature on orange tip butterfly eggs (pictured).
The RHS has a feature on gardening for wildlife which, although about homes, applies to schools and other workplaces as well. It says: It isn’t difficult to encourage wildlife without compromising the way your garden looks. Small changes to your garden can bring major benefits for the creatures that call it home. Some will actually save you…
The Wildlife Trusts say that, in June, you could do something wild every day – you can even sign up for it here: 30 Days Wild! You can join in at any time, download a welcome pack and wild wall chart, look at the 101 Random Acts of Wildness, or take a Wildness Quiz!
On June 17th, there’s a lobby of the UK parliament in London – 1300 to 1700. WWF says “This will be the UK’s biggest ever meeting with MPs on climate change. It will be an unforgettable, colourful day of fun, community spirit and inspiration and a big step towards a better, safer world for us…
Friday June 5th is World Environment Day. Check out the UNEP website here. What are you doing to celebrate? office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download | office-2016-key office-2016-download |…
‘Can We Save the Tiger?’ is a stunning book. Open it to any page and you can guarantee a visual treat. Vicky White’s illustrations are the real highlight of this plea to curb human caused extinction. The half sketch book, half detailed painting style, where backgrounds and details come and go, gives a stunning fading…
“Have a forest adventure with Superworm in 2015” – says the Forestry Commission’s website. To help this, the Commission has published a book by Julia Donaldson. It tells the story of how a superhero worm and his mini-beast friends defeat the ‘villainous Wizard Lizard’. The Commission says: From 13 March until the end of October, families can enjoy Superworm activity…
The University of Essex has produced an (internal circulation only) report for the Wildlife Trusts on the contribution that ‘being in nature’ makes to human wellbeing – particularly our being in natural environments rich in wildlife. Wellbeing benefits from natural environments rich in wildlife: a literature review for The Wildlife Trusts; University of Essex. 2015 You’ll…
The Countryside Classroom is a new venture from FACE – Farming and Countryside Education. It is a directory of support for schools and teachers, comprising classroom resources, teacher professional development opportunities and support at visitor locations. FACE is managing the service on behalf of a range of organisations with an interest in children’s in food,…
Kate Raworth is an economist who thinks about development. Her mission is to make economics fit for the 21st century and the social, economic and environmental problems we all face. In 2013, she wrote a well received report for OXFAM – A Safe and Just Space for Humanity – which featured a doughnut model. You can…