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Lesser Celandine: Botanical name Ficaria verna

Ficaria from Latin for “fig” from the appearance of the root tubers. Verna from Latin vernus meaning “spring-like”. Part of large...

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Wasps: a tale without a sting.

As my wife and I sat outside, late last year, enjoying a glass of wine, or three, we noticed far...

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ALEX BOON NATURE JOURNALS

Kennaway House, 23rd June 2:00 An illustrated talk by local nature artist and writer Alex Boon.  Alex draws upon his...

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The Sid Valley Biodiversity Group

On January 17, 2020 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity

Bringing interested people together. The Sid Valley Biodiversity Group bringsRead More

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Lesser Celandine: Botanical name Ficaria verna

On June 10, 2022 By Simon Papworth
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Ficaria from Latin for “fig” from the appearance of the rootRead More

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Wasps: a tale without a sting.

On June 10, 2022 By Simon Papworth
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As my wife and I sat outside, late last year,Read More

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ALEX BOON NATURE JOURNALS

On June 7, 2022 By Ed Dolphin
  • Animals

Kennaway House, 23rd June 2:00 An illustrated talk by localRead More

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Grass Verge Wildlife Recovery

On May 28, 2022 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity

For Years The Grass Verges At Bowd Had Been RegularlyRead More

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Phycomania & Phycologist Amelia Griffiths

On May 17, 2022 By Stefan Drew
  • Seaweed

In this video Ed Dolphin discusses Phycomania and the QueenRead More

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Lazy Biodiversity? 

On May 12, 2022 By Stefan Drew
  • Biodiversity

  I was taught to plough fields and dig gardens.Read More

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No Mow May

On May 12, 2022 By Stefan Drew
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As we approach late spring there is an abundance ofRead More

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Plant ID Event

On April 25, 2022 By Stefan Drew
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Our next Plant ID session will be at South CombeRead More

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Always Interconnected

On April 11, 2022 By Stefan Drew
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One of the best times of day to walk throughRead More

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The Horrors of Giant Squid and Plastic

On April 11, 2022 By Stefan Drew
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H G Wells wrote a horror story set in SidmouthRead More

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