Author: Alexa Phillips

ch depict not only the beauty of the creatures but also the obstacles they face, from dams and weirs to pollution. “People have told me that they walked along the river paths afterwards with their children, talking about what they could do to help,” says Manning. She has also created pieces focused on the return… Continue reading Enlisting hearts and minds to save Somerset’s last eels

Cornwall resident Molly Earl has taken on the task of rescuing swarms of bees that would otherwise be exterminated by pest controllers. Growing up catching honey bee swarms with her father, an amateur beekeeper, Earl developed a passion for protecting these important pollinators. As an adult, she founded Bees Off, a bee removal company, with… Continue reading Buzzing with Purpose: The Bee Queen

Numerous studies have shown that immersing oneself in nature can have a profound impact on both mental and physical health, making it one of the easiest and most beneficial ways to boost overall well-being. When taking a stroll in a natural setting, individuals tend to notice the subtle beauty of sunbeams filtering through leaves, the… Continue reading High on life: why exercising in nature is more than the sum of its parts

Exploring the connection between mental wellbeing and seed saving is shedding light on the positive impact this activity can have. Catherine Howell, who has been involved in community food projects for over 15 years, noticed a potential correlation between saving and sharing seeds and the well-being of growers. To further investigate this, Howell initiated a… Continue reading Growing and sharing seeds can boost mental health