Gauging the Age of Conifers
We can estimate the age of young conifers by counting the levels or whorls of branches. Each new whorl represents a year’s growth. It is…
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A Beautiful Catalan Edition
I think the Catalan edition of How to Read Water – Com llegir l’aigua – may be the most beautiful yet. The images above and…
Forestry England Outdoor Clue Mini-Films
I was in the woods yesterday with the team from Forestry England. There will be some new outdoor clue mini-films coming soon – watch this…
Foraging for Blackberries
It is that time of year already, the blackberries near me are ripening up nicely. Natural navigation and foraging can be blended together when searching…
Common Centaury – Centaurium erythraea
Common Centaury – Centaurium erythraea – is a small pretty flower, with five pink petals and a yellow centre. It is found in fairly dry…
Nature’s Altimeter
The next time you get the chance to look across a valley to a high peak, make sure to enjoy your view of nature’s altimeter.…
The Nature Instinct – paperback out now!
The Nature Instinct (this is the US edition of Wild Signs and Star Paths) has just come out in paperback! And with rather alluring new…
Nieves Penitentes – A Rare Snow Compass
Nieves penitentes are an unusual snow formation, found only in dry air at high altitudes in areas exposed to intense sunlight. In the right conditions…