In the early hours of yesterday morning, around 3am, I stood in the garden and looked up at the night sky. There was a bright light flashing, at first I thought it was a plane. After watching for several minutes though, it was definitely not moving and I realised it must be a star. But … Read more
We don’t give much thought to the soil under our feet but without it, we wouldn’t have food on our plates. It takes a lifetime to create the ideal soil conditions for plants and crops to grow, but no time at all to destroy it. For every plant to thrive, it needs nutrients. And these … Read more
Firstly, yes this is still a family blog! So, what am I talking about? The answer is the environment and our oceans of course! More to the point, this post is about all the single-use plastics that get dumped into the environment every single day – polluting our oceans and harming our wildlife – and … Read more
​#WorldEnvironmentDay #WithNature For my own favourite nature spot, I was torn between green and blue, so eventually decided I simply had to choose photos of both! The first photo is a local park that is one of my very favourite nature spots, largely just because I spend alot of time here. The tree in the … Read more
For my challenge yesterday, I went for a walk at sunset. I didn’t go far; I simply walked up and down my street infact – admiring the beautiful flowers in a neighbour’s front garden, enjoying the wild flowers growing along the verge, looking up at the sky and feeling the rain on my skin. However, … Read more
Woohoo, day one of 30 Days Wild! Who is excited? I am, can you tell?! Throughout June I will posting regularly about our wild adventures and activities, and I look forward to reading what others are doing too. Below is the linky, as promised – feel free to include any posts you wrote from last … Read more
From splashing in puddles and paddling in streams, to squelching in mud and wading through the wilderness (well ok, exploring the local woodlands anyway!) we spend a huge amount of time outside. With all our outdoor adventures, good footwear is a must; so wellies are an essential item for Squiggle! We received a pair of … Read more
We love being outside, whatever the weather. It is a wonderful way to relax, a natural stress reliever; great for mind, body and soul. It feels good to connect and engage with our natural environment, and the fresh air certainly blows the cobwebs away! As this article from The Independent explains, going off-grid i.e. turning off devices and relying … Read more
Sustainable St Albans Week kicked off this weekend with a variety of activities throughout the city. There are over 100 events happening throughout the week, that focus on green living and sustainability, to educate and inspire our local community. There is a wide range of activities, for both adults and children, such as; litter picking, … Read more