Nature's Calendar Blog

• Ivy: let us know when you spot this late summer flower!

  By Alex Marshall, 12/08/2025
  

  August marks the start of the recording season for our only late summer flower at Nature’s Calendar. Here’s a reminder on how to record ivy and a look back at previous records.

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• State of the UK Climate in 2024

  By Judith Garforth, 14/07/2025
  

  Nature's response to the weather in 2024 is shown using Nature's Calendar records in the latest State of the UK Climate report, published today.

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• It’s bramble season! Let us know when you spot your first ripe berry.

  By Alex Marshall, 30/06/2025
  

  The first ripe blackberries have been spotted! Here is a reminder on how to record bramble fruiting and a look back at blackberry season from previous years of Nature’s Calendar.

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• Wellbeing, art and wildlife recording with Nature Over Natter

  By Alex Marshall, 13/05/2025
  

  Hear from 3 young UK-based artists as they share their experiences of spending time in nature observing the changing seasons, and how this has impacted on their wellbeing. They will also be sharing their artworks with us, art which has been informed and inspired by these experiences in nature.

  Catch up on this webinar - hosted by Nature's Calendar in collaboration with Nature Over Natter.

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• Volunteer Spotlight: Janet

  By Alex Marshall, 17/04/2025
  

  Nature’s Calendar is a citizen science project. Anyone can volunteer to become a citizen scientist, and every single Nature’s Calendar volunteer adds vital information to the database. Here we shine a spotlight on some of our most dedicated volunteers...

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