5 Signs of Spring Winter isn’t all bad. But its sparseness can leave us craving the burst of life and colour that spring brings. Though spring officially start in March, signs of spring start to emerge from January into February too. So keep your eyes peeled for new life around you as you’re out exploring….
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna & Crataegus laevigata) From the Rosaceae family, the native Hawthorn can be found in hedgerows, woodland and scrubland across the United Kingdom. Growing to 15 metres at maturity this thorny hedgerow tree is easily identifiable. Hawthorn thrives in most solid conditions, but flowers and fruits best in direct sunlight. Due to its…
Sweet Chestnut (Castanae sativa) The Sweet Chestnut is a long lived deciduous giant, found in woodlands across the UK. Known for its edible nuts and solid wood, it is thought that it was the Romans who introduced this iconic tree to our shores. In the same family as both the Oak and the Beech the…
Yew Tree (Taxus baccata) The Yew tree is a long lived evergreen native to the UK. Reaching up to 20m at maturity this is deemed to be a medium tree which supports many species of wildlife whilst providing a dense understory or hedgerow. This is said to be one of the longest lived trees in…
Hypothermia Hypothermia is classed as a medical emergency and occurs when the body loses heat faster then it can produce heat. It is obviously best to stay warm and aim to prevent hypothermia but none of us are immune, and if it does occur you need to know how to spot it and what action…
Dehydration In Winter Dehydration only happens in summer, right? Wrong! Dehydration can certainly be a problem in the warmer summer weather, but equally it is an issue as the temperature drops during the winter months too, but why? In the cold our thirst response, the signals that tell us that we are actually thirsty, are…
Making a Bow Drill Set Being able to create fire by friction is a fundamental skill in bushcraft. Not only is it a fire lighting method that has been used for thousands of years but is a technique that could save your life out in a survival situation. Making a bow drill set can seem…
Introducing Your Family To Bushcraft Daily family life can be hectic. Rushing to work, school runs, clubs, pressures from bosses and meeting family needs can leave you all stressed and frazzled. Fitting in quality family time, away from screens and stresses can be hard, and often feels too much hassle to sort, but it’s worth…
Coastal Foraging To forage is to search widely for food and sustenance, but our search shouldn’t just be limited to the green environments of woodland and meadows, and being as we live on an island it makes great sense to do some coastal foraging too. Coastal foraging can bring such a variety, from shellfish to…
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