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...
The Red Kite
The sight of a majestic Red Kite soaring over Swindon, Lydiard Park and the surrounding countryside is now quite familiar....
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...
The Holly and the Ivy
It’s December and nature in Lydiard Park has its own festive decorations. The European Holly tree with its bright red...