Fungi in the Lydiard Woodlands
This is the time of year when fungi rules the Lydiard Woods. The word “fungi” is a group of organisms that include yeast...
Heritage Apples!
On 10th September, Swindon Borough Council and the Friends of Lydiard Park are holding a Heritage Apple Day in the walled...
After the Spring Equinox
The March equinox on the 20th of the month marked the point at which the sun crossed the earth’s equator, moving from...
Spring Emerges!
As March arrives, so it feels as though Spring is definitely in the air. However that same air that can feel pleasantly warm...
The First Flowers of February
February is very much a winter month with the potential for hard frosts and snow. However, it’s also a time when the...
The Christmas Tree
Whilst the tradition of bringing greenery inside to decorate houses at Christmas – holly, ivy and evergreen branches -...
Look to the Skies in November
In nature, November is the time of transition into Winter. The last leaves fall from deciduous trees and hibernating animals...
The Magic of Autumn
With October, autumn comes to the park. The very dry summer has led to the leaves turning early and falling sooner. The...
Herons of the lake
September is a time of change in nature. Daylight hours are growing shorter and the weather starts to cool, signalling to...
World Environment Day
June 5th is World Environment Day. It is a time for us to appreciate the environment we live in and to protect our natural...