The Earth’s ability to absorb nearly a third of human-caused carbon emissions through plants could be halved within the next two decades at the current rate of warming.
Binscarth to Wasdale: Foraging The Old Road
Megan Taylor (Wild Orkney Walks) took us on a delightful virtual walk from Finstown up to Loch Wasdale as part of the Orkney Foraging Fortnight.
A Virtual Walk Foraging Plants
Naturalist and Conservationist Dan Puplett took us on a virtual walk on Saturday 29th of August as part of the Orkney Foraging Fortnight.
More Nature Notes
“Nature surprises me, again and again. “
Researching Plant Vulnerability with Climate Change
“We need to understand how resistant plants are to altered exposure to heat and cold, in order to understand biodiversity loss and to continue growing crops in changing climates.” Dr Lesley Lancaster
St Colms Plant Sale
They had a range of bedding plants for sale as well as young trees I was pleased to see.
Before Lockdown……….
“Lockdown doesn’t have to mean locked in or locked up.”
What’s in a name?
“It might be said, what does the name matter? It’s only a label. But my response would be that identity is crucial to knowing. The name is also a gateway to a world of knowledge. “
Planting for Wildlife: Encourage Pollinators
“It is wonderful when we can live alongside the beauty of nature and enjoy its many physical and mental benefits.”
New year growth and old year rememberings…
Beautiful photographs from Rosie Hopkins