Notes on Nature

Welcome to Culture Forager, where culture and Nature meet. We’ve found some wonderful things to see, do, read and listen to this February. Delve right in and enjoy.

They might not be a common sight, but snakes are a vital (and sadly declining) part of the UK ecosystem. Three native species live in Britain; here’s a glimpse into their hidden worlds.  

Last month, Cruelty Free International invited us to the House of Commons. We joined MPs, Parliamentary Assistants and representatives from fellow Leaping Bunny-approved brands to celebrate CFI’s achievements in 2024 – and discuss what’s next for the cruelty-free movement.

Sometimes, it can feel like all the news about Nature is doom and gloom. While there’s no doubt that the planet still urgently needs our help, there were some significant wins for the natural world in 2024. Here are some of our favourites…

Starling murmurations are one of Nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, and winter is the perfect time to see them in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know about this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon, including where and when to watch – and how to give starlings a much-needed helping hand.

We love the outdoors, but on a dark evening, there’s nothing better than snuggling up with a book. Here are 6 Nature-themed, wintry reads that were just made to curl up with on a cold winter's night.

While we’re busy going about our lives in winter, wildlife is slowing down. Right down. Tucked into piles of leaves in the woodland, or hiding under garden sheds, animals are hibernating.  Here’s the lowdown on which animals hibernate – and how you can help them this winter.

At Kendal Mountain Festival in the glorious Lake District, we headed to Wild Service – an inspiring discussion about a new kind of environmentalist. Here's what we learnt about Wild Service and the Right to Roam...

Since 2021, through our partnership with TreeSisters, every order placed via our website has planted a tree. But TreeSisters are changing how they work, moving towards a more holistic approach to Nature restoration. Here's some of the wonderful work your orders support...

Thanks to our partnership with the wonderful Energy Garden, we don’t have a Scope 2 carbon footprint (hooray!). But who are Energy Garden? What do they do? And what on earth is a Scope 2 Carbon Footprint? All the answers are in this blog…

Bats are awesome, but they’re often misunderstood. We wanted to know more about these intriguing creatures, so we sat down with certified bat expert, Dr Sarah Richdon, Conservation and Higher Education Manager and Programme Lead for Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Bristol Zoological Society. Here are ten of the most fascinating things she told us about bats…

Reducing your carbon footprint can feel like an overwhelming task. But by starting small, with everyday, sustainable swaps, you can make a big difference to the planet.