Notes on Nature

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.

Nature is good for us – and whether you live in countryside or city, it's never far away. Here’s a reminder of how to regularly check in with the natural world to help boost your wellbeing.

It’s World Habitat Day – and protecting natural habitats has never been more important. We caught up with Dr Juliet Rose, Nature Guardian on our board and Head of Development at the Eden Project, to find out more about habitats and how we can help them.

How we love lavender. It attracts bees and other pollinators, it smells amazing – and its essential oil is loaded with benefits to body and mind. 

Everybody loves good news, and this week there’s plenty of it coming from New York. It’s all about the future of our planet – and it’s giving us lots of hope!

Community litter picks can make a positive difference to your community, your planet – and you! Here’s how they help, and how to get involved…

One of the best things about music festivals is that they’re held in Nature; a chance to gather and dance in the great outdoors, often surrounded by stunning views. But these events can have a big impact on the climate. Thankfully, a growing number of organisers are working hard to make festivals a force for good.

September’s here, the first leaves are falling and autumn is well underway. Of course, we love the great outdoors (and they’re a real treat at this time of year!), but the darker evenings put us in the mood for cosying up with a good book. Happily, the season plays host to plenty of literary goings-on – and we’ve been foraging for our Nature-related favourites…

Forget January: when you’re a student, September's the time for New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re a fresher or a seasoned student, the start of term is a new beginning – and the perfect opportunity to make some swaps for a more sustainable lifestyle.

Washing is a basic tenet of our society. It’s one of the simplest acts of self-care, helping us t...

Some of the most fascinating wildlife in the world exists in our parks and back gardens – we just have to zoom in a little closer to appreciate it. Summer is the perfect time to head outside on a minibeast safari and find a new appreciation for invertebrates.