What connects Tyria jacobaeae and Eristalis tenax, or, I could say, what links Cinnabar moths and Common Drone flies? Well, as my photo evidences, the answer is Ragwort. This bright bunch of Ragwort flowers caught my eye, as I walked briskly from Mutley Plain, in Plymouth. But, what really caught my eye was the numberContinue reading “Making Connections”
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Lost Chalks; Lost Words
On a recent visit to London, I ventured out one day and left my chalks behind. Heck, how could I do such a thing?! Chalks are the ‘weapons of mass education’ which should be carried at all times, by a true Rebel Botanist: always ready for street art education, to highlight urban wildlife. Despite theContinue reading “Lost Chalks; Lost Words”
Rebels, Roamers and Guerillas Chalk the Streets of Totnes! 😄
We were joined by Guy Shrubsole (www.lostrainforestsofbritain.org, http://www.righttoroam.org.uk) when we visited Totnes, in Devon, to identify and chalk the names of the wildplants we found along the streets. We use the common and Latin names of the plants. Our colourful street art style attracts people to look and learn – it’s not only educational, butContinue reading “Rebels, Roamers and Guerillas Chalk the Streets of Totnes! 😄”
Walking and Chalking: Return to Houndiscombe
We have returned to Houndiscombe Park, in Plymouth, nearly 3 years after our visit to this triangular-shaped urban park. Back then it was in a sad state: distressed by empty beer cans, dog faeces and syringes. There was very little flora, just patchy grass and mud. We decided this park needed help and with theContinue reading “Walking and Chalking: Return to Houndiscombe”
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