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Spring at Lunt Meadows

Our trainee, Emma talks about the changes that spring brings to Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve and how the abundance of growth and new life would have been important to our Mesolithic predecessors.…

Moss

May photography competition results

From woodland floors awash with bluebells to eye-catching images of the humble dandelion, we received some remarkable entries this month.

Early purple orchids growing on grass alongside bluebells

Get ready for an orchid summer

Some are bright and showy while others are subtle and delicate, but one thing’s for sure, all of the orchids found in our region are very special.

Bluebell Woodland - Dean Wood

May photography competition results

Once again, we have been overwhelmed with the number of stunning photographs you have sent us during yet another month of Covid-19 lockdown.

Dandelion

Time and the dandelion

Dandelions are anything but boring 'weeds'. Our volunteer, David Merry, takes a look at the beauty and rich history surrounding this beautiful wildflower.

A honeybee with pollen baskets flying towards a dandelion

A fine and dandy flower

Dandelions are one of the most easily-recognised flowers, so why aren’t they more popular? It's time to fix this fantastic flowers image problem.

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