Our planet’s problems might sometimes seem overwhelming, but if we each make slight changes to the way we live we can really make a difference. Being aware that everything we do affects the environment is the first step toward a more sustainable lifestyle. The following actions are things we can do at home to reduce … Continue reading
The subject of adders and their bites is one that comes up regularly each year, so I thought I’d jot down a bit of advice and have it ready for the next time. First of all, let’s get the danger from adder bites into perspective. Many people are bitten by adders in the UK – … Continue reading
For the first time this century, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has entered a new year without its charismatic Chairman Howard Curnow as head of the board of Trustees. Howard has chosen to step down after 13 years in the post, although he will continue to play an active role as a Trustee. A familiar figure at … Continue reading
The work of Children’s Hospice South West, with its mission to make the most of short and precious lives, is to benefit from what is believed to be the region’s largest ever wildlife art exhibition and auction. The major auction on 3rd November is part of A Robin’s Song – an appeal set up by … Continue reading
Taking a break from work, while on location in Yorkshire, to watch the ducks. http://youtu.be/runlULIa7sk Contact: Mark Nicholson Copywriting Email: mark@mncopywriting.com Web: http://www.mncopywriting.com Continue reading
I shot this while leading a Cornwall Wildlife Trust pond dip. You can see several palmate newts, two dragonfly nymphs, a pond skater and a great diving beetle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzgH9dWUXE4&feature=youtu.be Contact: Mark Nicholson Copywriting Email: mark@mncopywriting.com Web: http://www.mncopywriting.com Continue reading
Supporters of frogs, toads, newts, snakes and lizards will be gathering in Cornwall on Sunday 3rd March for a South West regional meeting of Britain’s Amphibian and Reptile Groups. Staged at Cornwall College Newquay, the conference is being organised jointly by the Cornwall Reptile and Amphibian Group (CRAG) – a specialist group within Cornwall Wildlife … Continue reading
This year’s South West Regional Amphibian and Reptile Groups’ Meeting takes place on Sunday 3rd March at Cornwall College Newquay. It is being jointly organised by CRAG (Cornwall Reptile and Amphibian Group) and the Student Invasive Non-Native Group (SINNG) from Cornwall College Newquay. As ever, there will be a lively mix of presentations on local, … Continue reading
Controversy over attitudes to minority groups. If you’ve come to look at this in the hope of finding a juicy argument between supporters and attackers of a minority group, it bears out the advice I’ve been reading recently on what attracts most attention in social networking. The minorities I have in mind are the species … Continue reading
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