Author: Natalie P

Nature is fantastic for physical and mental health, but for some people natural spaces can be unwelcoming or inaccessible.  Finding work in the conservation sector can be really hard too. The county’s leading conservation charity Kent Wildlife Trust want to know what these barriers are and what they can do to help.  The Kent Wildlife Trust want to provide … Continue reading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Nature

The outcome of the Earth Day Survey by the Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum has highlighted some real issues that we as a community need to address. On the big issues there was extreme concern for: Global warming (67%)Destruction of the rainforests (82%)Plastics in the oceans (89%) At the local level there is extreme concern around: … Continue reading Environmental Issues Survey

The Better Connected team works with people over 65 and living in the Medway Towns who are in need of some support to build up their social networks. Recognising that people’s health is determined primarily by a range of social, economic and environmental factors, social prescribing seeks to address people’s needs in a holistic way. … Continue reading Social Prescribing

Wild flowers, plants and fungi are the life support for all our wildlife and their colour and character light up our landscapes. But without our help , this priceless natural heritage is in danger of being lost. From the open spaces of our nature reserves to the corridors of government , Plantlife work nationally and … Continue reading Plantlife

A recent scientific report contradicts claims that the environmental impact of pesticides is falling and that the toxic impact of pesticides used on genetically modified crops remains the same as conventional crops, despite claims that GM crops would reduce the need for pesticides. Read the full story in the Guardian here.

Easter is here! The warmer weather and the sunshine are bringing our meadows, woods, parks and gardens to life. There is so much to see at this time of year and our April I-Spy gives you just a “snap shot” of Medway’s wonderful wildlife! This includes the amazing slow worm which is now out of … Continue reading I-SPY IN APRIL

As we follow the guidance on the roadmap out of lockdown we need to bear in mind the real value of our Greenspaces. Throughout the COVID crisis our greenspaces have not just been places for exercise but also somewhere to find some peace of mind.  They have made it possible for our children to have … Continue reading Please Respect Our Greenspaces