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Methane - The Most Dangerous Gas in Our Everyday Lives!
Clive Rogers introduces Methane and the different ways this 'Green House Gas' is affecting us and launches an interesting competition. Design your own system for capturing methane from cows.
Spring Comes to the Town
As March ends and April begins the first shoots of spring are with us.
Looking Forward to Spring Butterflies
Jules introduces us to a few of his favourite springtime invertebrate friends and tells us about their habits and personalities as they wake from their winter slumber.
Waxwings in Yeovil - Stunning Shots by Stewart Canham
Stewart Canham has been out with his camera shooting rare birds near Yeovil. Don't miss these super shots - courtesy of climate change.
A White Christmas
Separating many who planned to be together and causing travelling chaos, it still produces magical effects.
Preparing for a Green Christmas at The Growing Space
Preparations for Christmas as a group at The Growing Space, Wincanton's Community and Therapeutic Gardens, get together to make biodegradable Christmas wreaths.
Wacky Caterpillars at Carymoor
Caterpillars come in the most wacky guises, unlikely shapes and colours. Here we see some of the odder-looking varieties you might find in your back garden.
The Early December Snow
A tramp around the town at eight thirty in the morning, 2nd December.
More Images of the Stourhead Estate
Not content with one walk and driven to try out a new camera I took advantage of a beautiful day in November for another Stourhead walk.
Free Willow Sculpture Workshop at Carymoor Saturday 27th Nov.
A great chance to try something new - Willow Sculpture! Don't miss this chance for a great experience and a good day out at Carymoor near Castle Cary.
Autumn - Time to Walk and Wonder
Free and open to the public, the Stourhead Estate offers us a wonderful range of walks which never look better than when the leaves turn and Autumn is with us.
A Bit About Bee Keeping
Retired GP Bob Jones talks about his ongoing fascination with bees and the collection of their honey.
A Visit to Carymoor Environment Centre
Sarah Darlington and eight-year-old niece Giulia hunt for Carymoor's mammals on a 'Wild Wednesday' in August.
Brilliant Butterfly Images from Carymoor
Jules Cross, Environment Officer, naturalist and rather brilliant wild life photographer shares with us four of his images and reports on the state of butterflies as he has examined them at Carymoor.
Pink Grasshoppers at Carymoor Environment Centre - and Other Beauties
You've heard about white elephants and red herrings, how about pink grasshoppers? Unusual sightings at Carymoor; a pink grasshopper and a fly pretending to be a hornet.
Plants with Pzazz for Late Summer Colour
Sarah Darlington visits plantswoman Angela Whinfield to talk about keeping the garden looking good in August and September.
Spectacular Wildlife Photos from a Local Photographer
Stewart Canham is a local photographer whose pictures of wild life are inspiring and amazing. Here are some fifty images that you will not forget.
West Hill - Life on the Wild Side
Even pleasantly residential West Hill has its own wild side. John Smith rhapsodises over his encounter with Raynard. See his super picture.
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