Tag: nature

The Wonder Of Microforests

This month, The Climate Change Collective are focusing on greening up areas of land with trees. It is widely known that large areas of forest are being cut down and burned every week. So it makes sense that one of our environmental initiatives should be planting trees at every opportunity.

A few weeks ago Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader) took part in the planting of a microforest in her beloved Waterloo region of Canada. I was really intrigued about this and thankfully she shared her experience in the latest lead post for the Climate Change Collective:

Microforests – A tiny idea with big potential

Small But Wonderful Changes

The idea of transforming a small area of land into a forest, with a range of local flora and fauna, is really cool. There are so many benefits, not only to the environment but also to local communities.

– It increases biodiverisity and has a localised cooling impact

– There will be more photosynthesis which means more recycling of carbon dioxide

– a microfest can provide an additional retreat for local people – a community-made natural gem

Reclaiming land for nature always makes sense. If by doing so we are creating new reserves for families to explore, then even better. Pockets of green within towns and cities can make a massive difference to local microclimates.

As a result of this post, I have asked my boss for a way of reclaiming part of our school field for a microforest.

Final Thoughts

Each month one of our wonderful bloggers creates a lead article about something related to climate change. Michelle originally set up The Climate Change Collective after discussing with me a need for a group of bloggers who expressed concern for global warming and made practical suggestions for change.

All of us in the group write our own posts linked to each monthly lead article. Our group is growing and welcoming, so please drop me a tweet if you are a blogger interested in joining.

Microforests are a great way to create biodiverse local woodlands and help to re-green our increasingly urbanised regions. Please check out Michelle’s article and let us know what you think in the comments.

You can also check out the last post that I wrote about climate change, Warmer Weather – What’s not to like? and the August lead post A Greener World – Debunking myths about climate change by Molly – Transatlantic Notes.

Thank you so much for taking time to read this blog post. Perhaps also considering following my blog for similar future content.

My Squirrel

I see you Mr Squirrel,

Sitting on my fence.

A walnut in your paws,

Your innocent pretence.

I know you, Mr Squirrel,

You come by every day.

Running round my garden

It’s clear you like to play.

I spotted you, Mr Squirrel,

Running along my roof.

But now you’re annoying me

To tell you the truth.

You went and made a hole

And my loft became your house.

Built yourself a nest,

Oh I’d rather have a mouse.

I hope that you enjoyed my nature-based poem. It is based on truth. For another of my poems, be sure to read Short of water and follow my blog for future poems and articles.

If you like reading short stories, perhaps consider using kindle unlimited to check out my book – Short Dates

Holiday Thoughts

Now the holidays are actually here,

We can finally give a massive cheer,

Take a breath and let it out,

After a horrid year on a roundabout.

Take a trip to somewhere fresh.

Give yourself a chance to rest,

Covid’ s put us to the test.

Lay down in the sun and chill,

Read a book and get a thrill.

Make some time for nature and space,

Holidays mean no need to race,

Although why not check out the Olympics?

Watch those gymnasts turning tricks.

Visit family and catch up with friends,

Do what you want to, before it all ends.

Before long we will be back at work,

So enjoy your free time, just don’t go berserk.