In summer, the little woodland becomes a dark and shaded place. Leaves grow with such veracity that the canopy above lets in less light than any other time of the year. I share today’s walk with my 12 year old son. It is so quiet here. Sudden rustles of foliage or scraping on bark reminds…
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Almanac: Early morning mists in the old forest
Lockdown is lifted and we can journey into the ancient forest again. An early start. On our short drive, the trees gradually reveal themselves in layers of green. The view is softened; we are watching the day form itself into shape. The mist feels like a fine spring rain, yet suspended in mid air. The…
Almanac: Winter frosts, finding shadows and the missing trees
A frosty cold morning, one Sunday in January. On days like this it is best to get outside quickly, before the sun has a chance to melt the crispness away. The frost creates beauty wherever it falls. We encourage the children to listen to the crunch underfoot. This is rare and a special part of…
Almanac: A journey through the rhododendron labyrinth
Very early on Easter Sunday we visited the Labyrinth at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire. At this time of day it was completely empty and we were able to listen to the birdsong all around us. We also took a video, so that you could travel into the centre of the rhododendron tunnels with…
Almanac: Searching for bluebells – watching the seasons with children
After the first few days of warm spring weather, any bluebell plants outside of the forest canopy, with full exposure to the sunlight, burst into flower. One of our favourite spots is a quiet glade in the centre of the forest, and this is often where our first bluebells of the year are found. Always, the…
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