One of my highlights of the year is Wigan Flashes Open Day - returning to my childhood home and appreciating it's amazing wildlife.

Until this morning I had no clue what a nurdle was, other than my new favourite word in the entire world.

For 30 days I’ve decided to look at things a little differently and learn something new about old things.

If you’re anything like me, you will have a sentimental attachment to certain trees in your life.

Wild cooking is a wonderful way to connect with nature. Something about cooking outdoors is so enjoyable - this is leisurely cooking and eating at its best, far removed from the usual tea time…

As part of 30 Days Wild my grandson Jacob and I have decided we will both do something each day and Jacob writes it on his poster calendar each night before bed.

As my feet sank further into the surrounding bog I could barely contain my excitement – a badger footprint stamped among the deer prints.

Having spent most of the day indoors, I decided to take advantage of yesterday evening’s warm, dry weather and go for a walk. There is a park near to me with woods and a lake.

There is a lovely hum in the garden this morning as bees luxuriate on thistles and lavender and the sun is shining on this scene.

It’s 30 Days Wild day two and I have been sorting through some of the pledges made by my colleagues at a recent full staff meeting.