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beautiful, beguiling butterflies
At the plot we’re waiting for things to grow… It’s all looking lush and bountiful. Alas there have been disappointments and failures too. Due to the cool conditions this summer, things are taking a little time to get going. … Continue reading
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butterfly bonanza
The Big Butterfly Count started on Friday. Organisers say it’s the world’s largest butterfly survey. This is another fantastic citizen science project, and taking part is easy: find a sunny spot and spend 15 minutes counting the butterflies you see … Continue reading
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Plant Alert – a new citizen science project
Plant alert is a new citizen science project aimed directly at gardeners to help spot potentially invasive species. It was launched on 1 June by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI), in conjunction with Coventry University Department of … Continue reading
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Citizen Science Calling You!
All around the world this weekend, a major citizen science project to document biodiversity will take place in over 200 cities. It’s so easy! We already updated a link about seeing a rare red damselfly on our plot (spotted earlier this … Continue reading
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Earth Day updates
22 April is Earth Day, and 2020 this marks fifty years of trying to draw attention to the beauty and biodiversity of mother earth. Fifty years of conservation efforts and trying to get human beings to value their environment, with … Continue reading
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