Ecotelligence

”The ability to acquire and apply eco-friendly knowledge and skills.” Promoting personal responsibility & advocating simple actions to protect the environment.

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

At this time of year, small froglets (like this one in our garden) are leaving ponds.
🐸Take care when gardening
🐸Avoid pesticides & slug pellets – some can kill amphibians
🐸Long vegetation, piles of stones or logs, & compost heaps will protect them from the sun & predators

[Hammersmith Academy @HammersmithAcad]

Our own Dr Kirwan will be one of the teachers & scientists taking part in THE BIG CLIMATE TEACH-IN which takes place this Saturday. It's a full day of online seminars & workshops on an important global topic. Full info & register here >> https://t.co/pOdx7tBQcA #ClimateCrisis

[Dave Goulson @DaveGoulson]

Bird's foot trefoil: a lovely wildflower for growing in pots and hanging baskets, attracts heaps of bees, and provides foodplant for common blue butterflies and burnet moths...

[Dave Goulson @DaveGoulson]

New paper shows companion planting borage next to strawberries increases the crop - get planting!
https://t.co/A7aPTetWiA

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

In this difficult time, many people are connecting with nature - to nurture their mental health, ease anxiety & find some calm. Some ideas:
🐝 Watch bees & butterflies
🌳 Listen to wind in trees
🐸 Count tadpoles
🐦 Enjoy birdsong
🌻 Spot wildflowers
#SolaceInNature #NatureHelps

[Ecotelligence @Ecotelligence1]

Brilliant suggestion from @seed_ball if you need to do post #storm repairs. #livingfence #wildlife

[🌱SEEDBALL 🐝 @seed_ball]

Fence fallen down?? Create a living fence - even better - create one that producing fruit and seed for wildlife!
❤️ Some Sunday #dennisstorm #wildlife inspiration from us at Seedball! https://t.co/pwcxGJVRjM
pics: pinterest ❤️
#wildlifegarden #gardening

[BBC Gardeners' World Mag @GWmag]

Interested in planting a meadow? In this clip from @GWandShows, Monty Don visits the RHS to find out how to sow a native wildflower meadow in a small space: https://t.co/xTiGd9zPlU

[Sarah @DingyShears]

#stormciara @DorsetWildlife @Kate_Bradbury @ARC_Bytes My pond played host to a Frogs storm party over the weekend...I wasn't invited!

[Dave Goulson @DaveGoulson]

Tips for looking after insects in your garden: https://t.co/14mYz2xngN

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

RT if you'll be helping wildlife & nature by ensuring your garden or community has some of these this year!
🌻 Nectar-rich flowers, wildflowers
🐸 Pond
🐞 Bug hotel, wild area, long grass
🍎 Fruit tree
🌳 Native tree, hedgerow
🍆 Veg bed, compost
🐦 Birdfeeder, birdbath, nestbox

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

Want a planet-friendly #NewYearsResolution?

Visit https://t.co/TufQr0xndY for #100Actions4Nature (compiled by @Team4Nature with contributions from lots of people) and pick at least 1 new action to take in 2020.

Let us know which... and #HappyNewYear! 🐝

[Ecosia @ecosia]

Together with you, we planted 35 million trees in 2019! 🎆 2019 = year of the tree 🌲let's make 2020 the year of the FOREST 🌲🌲🌲

[Ecotelligence @Ecotelligence1]

We love this #MakeADifference infographic, get #involved there’s always ‘something’ that you can do to be a part of the solution. #wildlife

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

If you plant it, they will come... #MakeADifference and grow a bee and butterfly garden!
#nature #wildlife #gardening

[Darren Moorcroft (he/him) @WT_Darren]

Right tree, right place, managed in the right way. We need far more trees in the ground. Be a #BigClimateFightback -er and pledge to make your difference, and expect your #GeneralElection2019 candidates to do the same. #EveryTreeCounts #PlantATree

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

Please don't cut back hedgerows until wildlife has taken all the autumn berries!
#garden #nature

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

If you're in Derbyshire this weekend, this eco-friendly Festive Market is a fantastic way to get some Christmas shopping done! Lots of ethical, plastic-free and vegan items on offer.
#ecofriendly #christmasgifts

[Ecotelligence @Ecotelligence1]

You can start right now by committing to stopping the use of insecticide in your garden/home #InsectDecline

[Common Dreams @commondreams]

'This Unnoticed Apocalypse Should Set Alarms Ringing,' Conservationist Warns About Insect Declines https://t.co/tmTTcLySoX @DaveGoulson @SomersetWT @PAN_UK @CPRE @friends_earth #Insectageddon #NatureFriendlyFarming #ActionforInsects #WilderFuture #WednedayWisdom

[Dave Goulson @DaveGoulson]

Find out how you can help to avert the 'insect apocalypse', talk, Stroud, this friday, Pls RT
https://t.co/siZaAaBUZB

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

Save some lives this #BonfireNight! Help hedgehogs, reptiles, amphibians and other wildlife:
🔥 If possible re-site bonfire before lighting
🔥 Check carefully before lighting
🔥 Light from one side to allow wildlife an escape route
🔥 Share this from @hedgehogsociety & @ARC_Bytes

[Ecotelligence @Ecotelligence1]

A great little vid with tips and advice on how to clear up your pond and prepare it for winter from Waterside Nursery. #Pond #Wildlife
https://t.co/hJliR3TpaM