Join 1 million others and take part in this year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Dan Fletcher of St.Albans RSPB explains how easy it is, has invaluable tips on ensuring you see as many birds as possible…
Join 1 million others and take place in this year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Dan Fletcher of St.Albans RSPB explains how easy it is, has invaluable tips on ensuring you see as many birds as possible…
Four local people, all of whom have a special interest in the natural world, tell us about what sparked their interest – the beautiful places and inspiring people that set them on their journey.
Local nature correspondent Rupert Evershed asks a simple seasonal question – but the answer might not be the one you expect.
Clive and his daughter Sarah reveal how they won the 2020 BBC Children in Need competition with prizes including having an online chat with Dr Who herself – Jodie Whittaker – and got to visit the real…
Back in August, Rothamsted Research was granted permission by Defra to run a series of field trials of wheat that has been genome edited, and, very soon, that wheat will be planted. This will be the f…
We are in a climate emergency. What can WE do? How can we change things? Join us for an evening of shared ideas about climate change and the current state of affairs in the second week of COP 26. The…
Young people born in this century – Generation Z – are understandably concerned about the implications of Climate Change. Following the recent publication of the latest IPCC report on Climate Change C…
Anna recently visited Bristol Zoo which made her think about the morality of keeping animals in zoos. In this podcast Clive discusses with her the pros and cons of zoos and whether animals of all type…
Could learning how to work with nature be the secret to success in your garden? Rothamsted PhD student, Tessa, shares her findings about beneficial soil bacteria and artificial fertilizer, and Steve S…
The journey to a Wilder St.Albans has started and Heidi Carruthers of Herts and Middx Wildlife Trusts wants your help finding spaces with potential to become better for wildlife You can nominate a spa…
Having drawn a blank saving the former Butterfly World site, Butterfly World 2.0 are creating butterfly friendly areas further afield. Lindsay McRea explains what they’re up to and how you can help ta…
Heidi Carruthers of Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trusts asks us to take a questionnaire to take a closer look and report back on the wildness around us and local business woman Kate Cherry explains ho…
Bill Gates’ new book, How To Avoid A Climate Disaster is not an easy read. If you read for pleasure or for escapism, I suggest you do not add this sobering book to your pile of bedtime reading. Bill G…
The University of Bedfordshire is delighted to host an evening with astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell. Dame Jocelyn is credited with one of the most significant scientific achievements of the 2…
Engaging with wildlife is free for everyone and the benefits for our mental health have never been more welcome. This week we’ll hear about 2 ways you and your family can engage with nature – the RSPB…
