Prof Pen Holland
@anaspene.bsky.social
Quantitative ecology (especially seeds, and all who eat them), game-based/playful learning, ducks, cats, flowers, fantasy fiction and storytelling. Views my own.
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Oh look at that, it’s raining again.
Let’s look at some early daffodils on York’s walls instead.
Let’s look at some early daffodils on York’s walls instead.
February 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Oh look at that, it’s raining again.
Let’s look at some early daffodils on York’s walls instead.
Let’s look at some early daffodils on York’s walls instead.
I painted a whole year of flowers in 2025, then had a quiet month to recover, conveniently coinciding with a month of rain and mud. But it turns out that I miss the mindfulness of seeing colour in the hedgerows and putting it onto paper, so here’s a crocus to celebrate today’s sunshine. ☀️🎨🌸
February 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
I painted a whole year of flowers in 2025, then had a quiet month to recover, conveniently coinciding with a month of rain and mud. But it turns out that I miss the mindfulness of seeing colour in the hedgerows and putting it onto paper, so here’s a crocus to celebrate today’s sunshine. ☀️🎨🌸
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If you're an active researcher or practitioner working in the field of applied ecology - why not apply to join us as an Associate Editor?🌍
We're seeking a range of expertise such as marine ecology, disease ecology & local knowledge!🧪
Find out more 👇
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We're seeking a range of expertise such as marine ecology, disease ecology & local knowledge!🧪
Find out more 👇
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/appl...
January 28, 2026 at 9:18 AM
If you're an active researcher or practitioner working in the field of applied ecology - why not apply to join us as an Associate Editor?🌍
We're seeking a range of expertise such as marine ecology, disease ecology & local knowledge!🧪
Find out more 👇
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/appl...
We're seeking a range of expertise such as marine ecology, disease ecology & local knowledge!🧪
Find out more 👇
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/appl...
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'Sunset #SycamoreGap' etching by contemporary Northumberland based UK printmaker Rebecca Vincent #WomensArt
February 8, 2026 at 5:54 AM
'Sunset #SycamoreGap' etching by contemporary Northumberland based UK printmaker Rebecca Vincent #WomensArt
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Deborah Lowe, contemporary stained glass artist, UK #WomensArt
February 7, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Deborah Lowe, contemporary stained glass artist, UK #WomensArt
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Hi Playful Blueskyers... just a reminder that the call for submissions for this year's Playful Learning Conference is end of play on Mon 2nd Feb. Don't miss out! playfullearningassoc.co.uk/submit-a-ses...
January 30, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Hi Playful Blueskyers... just a reminder that the call for submissions for this year's Playful Learning Conference is end of play on Mon 2nd Feb. Don't miss out! playfullearningassoc.co.uk/submit-a-ses...
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'Running Iris' linocut by Australian printmaker Rachel Newling #WomensArt
January 30, 2026 at 6:49 AM
'Running Iris' linocut by Australian printmaker Rachel Newling #WomensArt
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If you're looking for new volunteering opportunities, then this post is for you 👇
We are now recruiting for roles in the EDGE Network, Climate Change Group, Welsh Policy Group and Alder Network.
Keep reading to find the role that best matches your interests and experience.
We are now recruiting for roles in the EDGE Network, Climate Change Group, Welsh Policy Group and Alder Network.
Keep reading to find the role that best matches your interests and experience.
January 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM
If you're looking for new volunteering opportunities, then this post is for you 👇
We are now recruiting for roles in the EDGE Network, Climate Change Group, Welsh Policy Group and Alder Network.
Keep reading to find the role that best matches your interests and experience.
We are now recruiting for roles in the EDGE Network, Climate Change Group, Welsh Policy Group and Alder Network.
Keep reading to find the role that best matches your interests and experience.
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An Exclusive Look Inside My Writing Routine: www.tom-cox.com/an-exclusive...
An Exclusive Look Inside My Writing Routine
I normally wake just before 3am, get immediately into my tracksuit and go for a little run around the bathroom, but not for long, since writing time is of the utmost value to me and I’m at the height ...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
An Exclusive Look Inside My Writing Routine: www.tom-cox.com/an-exclusive...
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Mona Caron, contemporary Swiss-born artist, known for her large scale murals of wild flowers connecting to environmental concerns #WomensArt
January 23, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Mona Caron, contemporary Swiss-born artist, known for her large scale murals of wild flowers connecting to environmental concerns #WomensArt
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'January Thaw' by contemporary US printmaker Jeanne Amato #WomensArt
January 24, 2026 at 4:13 AM
'January Thaw' by contemporary US printmaker Jeanne Amato #WomensArt
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Introducing the second cohort of BES Fellows 🙌
We are delighted to announce that 23 outstanding ecologists have been selected to join our prestigious membership category.
👇Meet our new Fellows here
We are delighted to announce that 23 outstanding ecologists have been selected to join our prestigious membership category.
👇Meet our new Fellows here
Announcing the second round of BES Fellows - British Ecological Society
Meet our second round of Fellows of the British Ecological Society (FBES), a new cohort of ecologists making lasting impact on the discipline.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Introducing the second cohort of BES Fellows 🙌
We are delighted to announce that 23 outstanding ecologists have been selected to join our prestigious membership category.
👇Meet our new Fellows here
We are delighted to announce that 23 outstanding ecologists have been selected to join our prestigious membership category.
👇Meet our new Fellows here
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Tough day? Tough week? Tough 2026?
May the Hall on a sunny day bring you peace. 🧘
May the Hall on a sunny day bring you peace. 🧘
January 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Tough day? Tough week? Tough 2026?
May the Hall on a sunny day bring you peace. 🧘
May the Hall on a sunny day bring you peace. 🧘
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Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.
September 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.
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🦋🌿Hiring 12 x Botanists or Entomologists for 2026 field surveys in England!
4-month, full-time roles from late April to early September.
Field sites in Yorkshire, Devon, Warwickshire, Kent/Sussex, Lincolnshire/Cambridge, Essex/Suffolk.
Apply now: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca... 🧪
4-month, full-time roles from late April to early September.
Field sites in Yorkshire, Devon, Warwickshire, Kent/Sussex, Lincolnshire/Cambridge, Essex/Suffolk.
Apply now: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca... 🧪
January 9, 2026 at 9:36 AM
🦋🌿Hiring 12 x Botanists or Entomologists for 2026 field surveys in England!
4-month, full-time roles from late April to early September.
Field sites in Yorkshire, Devon, Warwickshire, Kent/Sussex, Lincolnshire/Cambridge, Essex/Suffolk.
Apply now: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca... 🧪
4-month, full-time roles from late April to early September.
Field sites in Yorkshire, Devon, Warwickshire, Kent/Sussex, Lincolnshire/Cambridge, Essex/Suffolk.
Apply now: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca... 🧪
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'Murmuration' by contemporary UK printmaker Hester Cox #WomensArt
January 13, 2026 at 5:35 AM
'Murmuration' by contemporary UK printmaker Hester Cox #WomensArt
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Reminder: open call for Associate Editors for @britishecologicalsociety.org journals closes 23 Feb. Come join us at @jappliedecology.bsky.social or choose your favourite BES journal to apply for. Please share!
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Apply to be a BES Associate Editor - British Ecological Society
Help advance outstanding ecological research by joining our Editorial Boards! Applications are now open across all seven BES journals.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Reminder: open call for Associate Editors for @britishecologicalsociety.org journals closes 23 Feb. Come join us at @jappliedecology.bsky.social or choose your favourite BES journal to apply for. Please share!
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Machine and hand embroidered lanscape artwork by Alison Holt, UK textile artist #WomensArt
January 7, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Machine and hand embroidered lanscape artwork by Alison Holt, UK textile artist #WomensArt
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The snowdrop is a messenger of the seasons, the darkest moment of winter has passed. It is a messenger of hope. #January1st #NewYearsDay
Mary Delany, Galanthus Nivalis, Single Snowdrop, 1777 #womensart
Mary Delany, Galanthus Nivalis, Single Snowdrop, 1777 #womensart
January 1, 2026 at 5:57 AM
The snowdrop is a messenger of the seasons, the darkest moment of winter has passed. It is a messenger of hope. #January1st #NewYearsDay
Mary Delany, Galanthus Nivalis, Single Snowdrop, 1777 #womensart
Mary Delany, Galanthus Nivalis, Single Snowdrop, 1777 #womensart
And that’s a wrap on a year of watercolour #WildflowerHour: 365 flowers painted within a week of blooming. Mostly wildflowers, with a few garden escapes, and a whole lot of joy.
December 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
And that’s a wrap on a year of watercolour #WildflowerHour: 365 flowers painted within a week of blooming. Mostly wildflowers, with a few garden escapes, and a whole lot of joy.
First snowdrops flowering in a sheltered courtyard in York, while the red campion clings on to summer and the dandelions remain bright. I’m celebrating #WildflowerHour with marzipan flowers for the Christmas cake this year.
December 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
First snowdrops flowering in a sheltered courtyard in York, while the red campion clings on to summer and the dandelions remain bright. I’m celebrating #WildflowerHour with marzipan flowers for the Christmas cake this year.
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Anyway is this the story I had published this year that made the most people claim to have leaked their precious vital essences out of their eyes? MAYBE. Am I thinking about the end of the world a lot? (A lot a lot a lot?) YES.
psychopomp.com/everyone-kee...
psychopomp.com/everyone-kee...
Everyone Keeps Saying Probably - PSYCHOPOMP.COM
Publisher's Note: Please enjoy this short story by Premee Mohamed, who, coincidentally(!!), has a book out from Psychopomp on February 11th. It's called One
psychopomp.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Anyway is this the story I had published this year that made the most people claim to have leaked their precious vital essences out of their eyes? MAYBE. Am I thinking about the end of the world a lot? (A lot a lot a lot?) YES.
psychopomp.com/everyone-kee...
psychopomp.com/everyone-kee...
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We're currently looking for new Associate Editors to join our Editorial Board! 🌎🧪
If you're interested in contributing to the publishing landscape, check out the link below 👇
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/appl...
If you're interested in contributing to the publishing landscape, check out the link below 👇
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/appl...
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We're currently looking for new Associate Editors to join our Editorial Board! 🌎🧪
If you're interested in contributing to the publishing landscape, check out the link below 👇
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/appl...
If you're interested in contributing to the publishing landscape, check out the link below 👇
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/appl...
Another self-heal to mark 330 flowers, as I approach the end of this year-long watercolour self-challenge. The really big question is, with 20 panels per page, will I stop at 365 flowers, finish the page at 380, or just keep going forever and ever and ever… 🌸
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Another self-heal to mark 330 flowers, as I approach the end of this year-long watercolour self-challenge. The really big question is, with 20 panels per page, will I stop at 365 flowers, finish the page at 380, or just keep going forever and ever and ever… 🌸
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🌿🍄🟫🌱🍄We’re recruiting!!🌿🍄🟫🌱🍄
I’m looking for two postdocs and a technician to join my group @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffieldpps.bsky.social to work with me on my exciting @royalsociety.org Faraday Discovery Fellowship project, details for each post as follows:
I’m looking for two postdocs and a technician to join my group @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffieldpps.bsky.social to work with me on my exciting @royalsociety.org Faraday Discovery Fellowship project, details for each post as follows:
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🌿🍄🟫🌱🍄We’re recruiting!!🌿🍄🟫🌱🍄
I’m looking for two postdocs and a technician to join my group @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffieldpps.bsky.social to work with me on my exciting @royalsociety.org Faraday Discovery Fellowship project, details for each post as follows:
I’m looking for two postdocs and a technician to join my group @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffieldpps.bsky.social to work with me on my exciting @royalsociety.org Faraday Discovery Fellowship project, details for each post as follows: