How the language we use reflects our connection with nature
Check out this post on Funding Nature (10 June 2022) Nature has to be more than our labels. It describes two studies which show that being disconnected from nature is linked to simplistic thinking about nature.
Place names & their origins, in different languages
Would you like to understand more about the origins of Britain's place names? The John Muir Trust have shared Ordnance Survey's introductory pages in Scandanavian, Welsh, Scots and Gaelic.
A’ Ghàidhlig aig NàdarAlba / Gaelic within NatureScot
NatureScot has brought together some lovely Gaelic resources on one webpage. This showcases the enduring bond between Scotland's nature and Gaelic, with the language providing a unique insight and understanding of the world around us. This is a great resource to support learning around the Gaelic language, nature, Scotland’s places [...]
The ‘Goose’ that Calls the Rain
In this post in Scotland’s Nature (27 May 2022) shares the story of the names for the Red-throated diver. In Gaelic tradition, the red-throated diver not only predicts rain but actually ‘calls it in’.
How poetry can help communicate science to a more diverse audience
This interesting article in The Conversation (April 11, 2022) shares the opportunities provided by using poetry to engage a wider audience with science. This includes new ways to discuss environmental change and the climate crisis.
The language of wildflowers
A lovely post from Grow Wild (5 April 2022) on how wild flowers are used for reflection, connection and remembrance. A useful resource for RME at school?
The snowdrop – we’ve been expecting you
This article in Scottish Pollinators (27 January 2022), describes the language, literature and culture associated with snowdrops, as well as the part they play in wildlife crime. As one of the earliest spring flower, snowdrops also have huge value for newly emerged pollinating insects.
How Britain’s favourite festive birds got their names
This article in The Conversation (23 December 2021) describes the names of the birds through their historical English speaking origins. This includes the robin, nuthatch, blue tit, blackbird, and turtle dove.
