News — nature walks

As we move further away from the winter solstice and towards the spring equinox, the days during February continue to lengthen until by the end of the month we have gained around two hours of extra daylight. All sorts of things in nature are beginning to respond to this extra light, so if you can bear the cold, often stormy weather this month can bring, a nature walk in February is always worth it to witness those very first signs that spring is just around the corner. Here are a few of my favourite things to look out for in...

Although it may seem tempting to stay indoors during January, snuggled under a blanket in close proximity to the kettle, it's actually one of my favourite months to go walking, especially on clear frosty days. I thought I would write a little blog of some of my favourite things to look for in nature during January. Number one: Sunrise and sunset At this point in the calendar year in the Northern hemisphere we are tilted the furthest away from the sun. This means that the rays of light have more layers of atmosphere to pass through resulting in the vibrant pinks...