Passionate about the Gloucestershire countryside

What can you find blooming on a wall? That is this week’s challenge! It could be the walls of your house or garden or a wall your encounter on your local #daily walk. Please share your pics for #Wildflowerhour this Sunday 8-9pm using the hashtag #wallplants!

“In times of crisis, the natural world is a source of both joy and solace. The natural world produces the comfort that can come from nothing else. And we are part of the natural world. If we damage the natural world, we damage ourselves.” https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/mar/30/nature-can-be-source-of-solace-in-crisis-says-david-attenborough?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco

We know this is a very stressful time for many people.

With Stress Awareness Month beginning on Wednesday, take a moment to unwind by enjoying this tawny owl in flight in the magical woodlands of the South Downs National Park 🌳

#StressAwarenessMonth #StayAwareStaySafe

The picture changes quickly, but we have updated our Directory with the latest information we have at http://www.stroudchamber.org.uk.
#Stroud #InStroud #Covid_19 #ShopLocal #EatLocal

To slow the spread of coronavirus, lockdown across the UK is keeping many of us away from the outdoors.

Here are 10 simple ways to maintain that crucial connection with the countryside that we need.

https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/countryside-connections/

Please join me for my #VirtualBookLaunch. Follow & RT with your bee Q's & your favourite bee image - photo or drawing for a chance to win 1 of 5 signed copies of my new book. Pls use #TheSecretLivesofGardenBees
Monday March 30th 6-8pm on Twitter & InstaG.

When we protect and plant trees, we’re looking after ourselves as well as nature. Woods are good for us, and spending time in them can reduce stress and anxiety. Here’s some film of our local woodland with spring birdsong just now - take 20 seconds to watch and relax 🌳

We have created one of the largest #community resources in #Gloucestershire for networking, information sharing & direct community to community support during the #COVID19 pandemic. Join nearly 10,000 local residents at http://facebook.com/groups/covid19cheltenham @COVID19chelt

The calming power of nature can help us through this difficult time. But what if you can't get outside? We've got you covered 😊

Turn your sound up, and listen to the birds chirping in Kielder Forest, in Northumberland @NlandNP. More here: https://bit.ly/3advCeA

Good morning folks! Sometimes all you need is a robin having a little bath ❤️ Always make sure you have some water in the garden for birds to drink and have a wash in! It can even be an old washing up bowl! 🥰

Are you a university student now stuck learning from home? 🏠

Interested in wildlife conservation? 🐯

Want to learn more about the social and political aspects of wildlife poaching? 🦏

I'm hosting a webinar on 24 March at midday UK time. Message me if you'd like to join! 🖥️