Knowing Nature Podcast

Ep. 68 Platypus Matters. Not weird, just wonderful! Interview with @JackDAshby about his book, Platypus Matters. We talk about how history and human biases shape how we understand nature, and why it's time to drop the weird from weird and wonderful. podbean.com/eas/pb-9js84-1…

Happy New Year from Let’s Go Zero!✨ This year, we’re working towards: ✅ Supporting even more schools in creating Climate Action Plans ✅ Helping drive down emissions ✅ Empowering students & educators to lead the way to a zero carbon future Join today:bit.ly/4bjxy55

We are officially a month away from our 2025 research grant application deadline. Be sure to get your applications in soon! Read More: fieldinclusive.org/2025/01/01/app…

Many trees may have no leaves in winter, but this doesn’t mean you can’t identify them! 🌳 🔍 ❄️ This January, we’re delving into winter tree identification – covering the hints and tips you can get from bark, buds, and branches. 🌳 To start with winter tree identification, you would need to observe features such as: The texture and colour of the bark The shape, size and pattern of the buds The overall shape of the tree and how the branches grow and divide Any fruits and seeds left on or around the tree 🥜 🌳 👉 Follow our socials to hear more about winter tree identification. Join our course starting on the 22nd of January to learn more from an expert tutor: buff.ly/3PhL13B #WinterTrees #TreeID #Nature #Wildlife #Ecology #Botany

Look what our tunnel camera spied on Christmas day! Yes! That's a #GreatCrestedNewt! We still don't know for sure how milder winters will affect our #reptiles & #amphibians, but you can help us by recording your sightings on our free Dragon Finder App: ow.ly/7ERf50UyQrB

An exciting year for Moss Safari. In the spirit of New Year reflections and making new goals, see what we’ve achieved and what this year has in store! 🔬💚 mosssafari.com/2024/12/05/the…

📣 4 Weeks to Go: ASE Annual Conference 2025! The countdown is on, and there’s still time to grab your tickets for the UK’s largest science education event! 🎟️ ow.ly/rlGr50Uo8cJ 📅 9th–11th January 2025 📍 University of Nottingham #ASEConf2025 #ScienceEducation

‘Climate-induced poisoning’: 350 elephants probably killed by toxic water. theguardian.com/environment/20…

The difference between #turtles and tortoises in the wonderful world of #reptiles

A year ago I said I’d give money to folks who needed it for conservation as a thank you to all the people who helped me when I needed it. Here’s what’s happened so far… 23 swift bricks to support breeding swifts across new developments with Pete McAllister pictured here…🧵

Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Zoom only. Gossip meeting “Dark-field microscopy” The meeting will be led by Carel Sartory. Joining instructions will be e-mailed to Quekett members.

“environmental projects that disregard or undermine the needs of local communities can be harmful and are often unsuccessful in meeting their environmental objectives.

Successful environmental projects benefit nature and people, study finds theguardian.com/environment/ar…

We're buzzing with excitement! Come and record local insects at 🐝 #NatureOverheard events: 📍London - 3rd August, 12pm and 3pm, Woolwich Community Centre @Richstories 📍Birmingham - 17th August, 11.30am, Birmingham Botanical Gardens @BhamBotanicalGd nhm.ac.uk/take-part/moni…

How do you do decolonial research in natural history #museums? Obviously, there is no one answer, but in this piece for @Nat_SCA, I've explored a few possible approaches. #DecoloniseZoology natsca.blog/2023/10/26/how…

How would a starfish wear trousers? ⭐️👖 Science has an answer

I am *very* excited to share that @OfficialZSL have awarded me their "Communicating Zoology Award" for my #PlatypusMatters book. There are some incredible previous winners (@NaturalistDara @GeorgeMonbiot @flygirlNHM @DaveGoulson) & I'm slightly overwhelmed. And thanks @Clarivate!

It's mushroom season! Here are all the types you will see. My mailing list: buttondown.email/rosemarymosco

I had a great time on @KN_Podcast, chatting about #PlatypusMatters, how the way Australian mammals have typically been described doesn't help with the #extinction crisis, and how #museums went about collecting in the past (and now). Have a listen: knowingnature.cc/episode/68/pla…

On Sunday 8th Oct, join the Explorers Family Festival: Black Natural History 🦕 Learn about fossils of dinosaurs found across Africa 🌺 Hear about the birds and the bees… & evolution of flowers 🐠 Go behind the scenes of the spirit collection Book Now👉🏽nhm.ac.uk/events/explore…

September is your last chance to see many of the UK’s common bumblebee species ⚠️ This month, many bumblebee nests will naturally come to an end and new queens will settle down to hibernate over the winter. 🧵1/8