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I love connecting with nature, and one of my favorite ways to do that is by using my senses. On my evening walks, I often stop to smell the flowers, listen to the birdsong, and feel the breeze on my skin. One of the most fragrant plants I’ve come across is the lime tree. The…
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The odds of this happening were a million to one. First, I managed to arrange a camping weekend away. Second, the weather was forecasted to be clear and hot. The last time I was in the Wastdale valley was when I was 16, and I spent a week jumping from youth hostel to youth hostel…
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I love learning new things about nature, and I was recently surprised to learn about the humble dock. This plant is often ignored or even removed from gardens, fields, and vegetable plots, but it actually has a lot of uses and benefits nature. The broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) is one of the most common dock…
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The delicate bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) is starting to come into flower around the country. It is a species of orchid that is easy to identify due to its appearance. The flower has a pink and brown striped lip that looks like a female bee. Male bees are attracted to the flower, thinking it is…
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Hi, I’m Tom! I’m a passionate nature lover and wildlife enthusiast. I’ve spent most of my life outdoors, and I’ve had the privilege of working for a nature conservation charity for 10 years. Now, I’m a teacher, and I love sharing my passion for wildlife and the outdoors with the next generation. I hope that…
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Yarrow Valley is a beautiful country park located in Chorley, England. It is home to a variety of habitats, including ancient woodland, meadows, and a lake. The park is a great place to see wildlife, including birds, butterflies and bees. I recently visited Yarrow Valley with my family. We started our walk in the cool…
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