Ecotelligence retweeted
At this time of year, small froglets (like this one in our garden) are leaving ponds.
🐸Take care when gardening
🐸Avoid pesticides & slug pellets – some can kill amphibians
🐸Long vegetation, piles of stones or logs, & compost heaps will protect them from the sun & predators
Ecotelligence retweeted
Our own Dr Kirwan will be one of the teachers & scientists taking part in THE BIG CLIMATE TEACH-IN which takes place this Saturday. It's a full day of online seminars & workshops on an important global topic. Full info & register here >> bit.ly/3ifIkO4 #ClimateCrisis
Ecotelligence retweeted
Bird's foot trefoil: a lovely wildflower for growing in pots and hanging baskets, attracts heaps of bees, and provides foodplant for common blue butterflies and burnet moths...
Ecotelligence retweeted
New paper shows companion planting borage next to strawberries increases the crop - get planting!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
Ecotelligence retweeted
In this difficult time, many people are connecting with nature - to nurture their mental health, ease anxiety & find some calm. Some ideas:
🐝 Watch bees & butterflies
🌳 Listen to wind in trees
🐸 Count tadpoles
🐦 Enjoy birdsong
🌻 Spot wildflowers
#SolaceInNature #NatureHelps
Fence fallen down?? Create a living fence - even better - create one that producing fruit and seed for wildlife!
❤️ Some Sunday #dennisstorm #wildlife inspiration from us at Seedball! seedball.co.uk
pics: pinterest ❤️
#wildlifegarden #gardening
Ecotelligence retweeted
Interested in planting a meadow? In this clip from @GWandShows, Monty Don visits the RHS to find out how to sow a native wildflower meadow in a small space: bit.ly/2uDe1wz
Ecotelligence retweeted
#stormciara @DorsetWildlife @Kate_Bradbury @ARC_Bytes My pond played host to a Frogs storm party over the weekend...I wasn't invited!
Ecotelligence retweeted
Tips for looking after insects in your garden: youtube.com/watch?v=6TS0L4D2…
Ecotelligence retweeted
RT if you'll be helping wildlife & nature by ensuring your garden or community has some of these this year!
🌻 Nectar-rich flowers, wildflowers
🐸 Pond
🐞 Bug hotel, wild area, long grass
🍎 Fruit tree
🌳 Native tree, hedgerow
🍆 Veg bed, compost
🐦 Birdfeeder, birdbath, nestbox
Ecotelligence retweeted
Want a planet-friendly #NewYearsResolution?
Visit bit.ly/2F7i8D5 for #100Actions4Nature (compiled by @Team4Nature with contributions from lots of people) and pick at least 1 new action to take in 2020.
Let us know which... and #HappyNewYear! 🐝
Ecotelligence retweeted
Together with you, we planted 35 million trees in 2019! 🎆 2019 = year of the tree 🌲let's make 2020 the year of the FOREST 🌲🌲🌲
We love this #MakeADifference infographic, get #involved there’s always ‘something’ that you can do to be a part of the solution. #wildlife
If you plant it, they will come... #MakeADifference and grow a bee and butterfly garden!
#nature #wildlife #gardening
Ecotelligence retweeted
Right tree, right place, managed in the right way. We need far more trees in the ground. Be a #BigClimateFightback -er and pledge to make your difference, and expect your #GeneralElection2019 candidates to do the same. #EveryTreeCounts #PlantATree
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
Ecotelligence retweeted
If you're in Derbyshire this weekend, this eco-friendly Festive Market is a fantastic way to get some Christmas shopping done! Lots of ethical, plastic-free and vegan items on offer.
#ecofriendly #christmasgifts
You can start right now by committing to stopping the use of insecticide in your garden/home #InsectDecline
'This Unnoticed Apocalypse Should Set Alarms Ringing,' Conservationist Warns About Insect Declines commondreams.org/news/2019/1… @DaveGoulson @SomersetWT @PAN_UK @CPRE @friends_earth #Insectageddon #NatureFriendlyFarming #ActionforInsects #WilderFuture #WednedayWisdom
Ecotelligence retweeted
Find out how you can help to avert the 'insect apocalypse', talk, Stroud, this friday, Pls RT
stroudbookfestival.org.uk/ev…
Ecotelligence retweeted
Save some lives this #BonfireNight! Help hedgehogs, reptiles, amphibians and other wildlife:
🔥 If possible re-site bonfire before lighting
🔥 Check carefully before lighting
🔥 Light from one side to allow wildlife an escape route
🔥 Share this from @hedgehogsociety & @ARC_Bytes
A great little vid with tips and advice on how to clear up your pond and prepare it for winter from Waterside Nursery. #Pond #Wildlife
youtu.be/oNVKA9NYMCU























