Archive of: Michael Blencowe
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26 October 2017
Nicholas Culpeper: Better Living Through Botany
Just over 400 years ago, in 1616, a legend was born; a rebel who partnered up with Mother Nature to revolutionise British medicine. The herbal hero, the botanical bad boy, the father of alternative medicine, ladies and gentleman I give you...Nicholas Culpeper.Nicholas did not have a great start in life.
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03 July 2017
The Secret Wildlife Festival 5
Over the weekend The Sussex Wildlife Trust ran their fifth wildlife festival at The Secret Campsite near Barcombe.
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29 June 2017
Wildlife Courses and Walks in July 2017
Michael Blencowe looks forward to the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s wildlife courses, walks and talks in July
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22 June 2017
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
When I plan my wildlife walks each September I always hope that on the day there will be some sunshine and a nice bit of warmth. It seems sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for! A walk on Iping Common is inspiring and beautiful on hot days
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08 June 2017
Meet the Beetles of Lewes Community Allotment.
A beetle safari around the Lewes Community Allotment
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24 May 2017
Wildlife Courses and Walks in June 2017
Michael Blencowe looks forward to the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s wildlife courses, walks and talks in June
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19 May 2017
Wildlife Walk at Seaford Head
As I drove across to Seaford Head for last week's wildlife walk the heaven's opened and the windscreen-wipers were on double-speed. When I arrived at Sefaord I stayed in the car and watched a linnet taking a bath in a puddle and, like him, prepared myself for a proper soaking.
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25 October 2016
I read the news today, oh boy!
The Cranefly Armageddon is Nigh.
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29 September 2016
Wildlife Courses and Walks in October 2016
Michael Blencowe looks forward to the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s wildlife courses, walks and talks in October
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22 September 2016
The Wildest Walk in Sussex: New boots and feathers:
On Saturday 24th September, eight Sussex Wildlife Trust colleagues, will be attempting to hike a winding trail through various Sussex Wildlife Trust reserves from Ebernoe Common near Petworth all the way to Seaford Head. It’s a journey of 62 miles.
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30 August 2016
Wildlife Courses and Walks in September 2016
Michael Blencowe looks forward to the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s wildlife courses, walks and talks in September
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17 August 2016
Silver-spotted (but going for Gold)
Silver-spotted skipper butterflies are now flying on our Malling Down reserve