Environment and Nature Archives - Page 6 of 6

10 Feb

Buzz Bury chats wild connections with artist Julie Norman

Buzz Bury0 CommentsEnvironment and NatureArt, artist, environment, Green Space, illustration, nature

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The natural world has always been my go-to for creative inspiration - structure, patterns, colours and materials, there is always something new to discover. Over 20 years ago I was lucky enough to work as Blackpool Zoo’s in-house artist and had the privilege of spending time alone sketching the animals before the Zoo opened to the public each day. This unique opportunity opened my eyes to the benefits of outdoor art for wellbeing, education, and community engagement along with the fascination of reconnecting with nature and set me on a new wild pathway.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How have you kept creative through…

Garden Safari: Doing the Big Garden Birdwatch in Blackpool

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsEnvironment and Naturebird-watching, lockdown, nature

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Following on from the the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch last weekend, Blackpool Social Club's resident birder, Stephen Dunstan reports on his experiences of nature in lockdown. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have all been spending a lot of time at home. For those who draw energy and hope from nature, their gardens have been a lifeline. And in that context colour and life comes not just from flowering plants, but also from visiting birds. In that context, it isn’t surprising that interest in avian garden visitors has expanded, and this in a nation that was already big on backyard birds. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The last two…

No Lockdown Stone Unturned

Stephen Dunstan1 CommentEnvironment and Naturebirds, environment, lockdown, nature, Wildlife

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It seems a long time ago now, but in the first lockdown the roads were largely empty and most people were at home. If you asked them what they noticed, many people would have said to you that there was more birdsong as nature reasserted itself. Of course there wasn’t more birdsong really, it was just that we had more time and less aural interference getting in the way. At a local level all three lockdowns have led to a greater appreciation by Blackpool residents of one specific bird. Let me explain. The Turnstone is a familiar sight on…