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Autumn: the gardener’s friend
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/lucy-hellier/autumn-gardeners-friendThe wind gusts in restless bursts, the leaves rustle at your feet, you notice a sharpening of the sunlight in the morning… and just like that, summer has gone. All around us, nature is signalling its preparations for the colder weather. That can only mean one thing to the gardener – time to think about autumn planting. Our Learning Manager, Lucy Hellier, reflects on why this is such an exciting time of year to enjoy nature on your doorstep.Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Lucy Hellierhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/lucy-hellier/autumn-gardeners-friend<a hreflang="en" href="/blog/lucy-hellier/value-nature-children-and-young-people">
The value of nature for children and young people
</a>https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/lucy-hellier/value-nature-children-and-young-peopleDid you rediscover your love of nature during lockdown? I know many of us did. From large nature reserves through to small pockets of wildness, dens and rope swings have popped up, new paths have been trodden and social media feeds are filled with photos of flowers and landscapes. <br /><br />
If you are one of the people that have started feeding the birds from your balcony, growing wild flowers in your garden, or taking your kids on local walks and bike rides, you’ll know the great feeling that comes from being more connected with the natural world. At times it feels like a whole generation are discovering (or maybe rediscovering) that natural places, however small, can bring peace, solace, freedom and entertainment.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000Lucy Hellierhttps://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/lucy-hellier/value-nature-children-and-young-people
