Jane Findlay
@janefindlay.bsky.social
Past President of the Landscape Institute and founder of Fira. Custodian of Kiln Wood. I love gardening and the great outdoors. Views are my own
The best time of the year, bluebells and wild garlic plus a dog!
#springtime #springflowers #shropshirehills #aroundtheWrekin
#springtime #springflowers #shropshirehills #aroundtheWrekin
April 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The best time of the year, bluebells and wild garlic plus a dog!
#springtime #springflowers #shropshirehills #aroundtheWrekin
#springtime #springflowers #shropshirehills #aroundtheWrekin
April 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Getting serious about spring with a morning at the #allotment sorting and organising. Prepping the beds for show #sweetpeas
Hopefully it will be a kind spring, not to hot or cold, not too wet or dry!
Hopefully it will be a kind spring, not to hot or cold, not too wet or dry!
March 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Getting serious about spring with a morning at the #allotment sorting and organising. Prepping the beds for show #sweetpeas
Hopefully it will be a kind spring, not to hot or cold, not too wet or dry!
Hopefully it will be a kind spring, not to hot or cold, not too wet or dry!
Utter hypocrisy as protected amazon rainforest is removed to facilitate #COP30 done in the name of regeneration. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
#climateemergency #biodiversitycrisis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#climateemergency #biodiversitycrisis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Amazon rainforest cut down to build highway for COP climate summit
The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Utter hypocrisy as protected amazon rainforest is removed to facilitate #COP30 done in the name of regeneration. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
#climateemergency #biodiversitycrisis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#climateemergency #biodiversitycrisis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
On the edge of the continent. The place where the European and North American tectonic plates meet. AMAZING!
#ThingvellirNationalPark
#Iceland
#ThingvellirNationalPark
#Iceland
March 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
On the edge of the continent. The place where the European and North American tectonic plates meet. AMAZING!
#ThingvellirNationalPark
#Iceland
#ThingvellirNationalPark
#Iceland
On our trip to #Iceland we are so excited to see some the geology from text books! Loving the lava tubes.
Icicles were stunning
@volcaholic1.bsky.social
Icicles were stunning
@volcaholic1.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
On our trip to #Iceland we are so excited to see some the geology from text books! Loving the lava tubes.
Icicles were stunning
@volcaholic1.bsky.social
Icicles were stunning
@volcaholic1.bsky.social
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Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
February 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
A first attempt at clay sculpture….a gargoyle for the #garden! Lots of fun, totally absorbing afternoon. Big thanks to #BrooksideArtShed
#clay
#pottery
#throwdown
#clay
#pottery
#throwdown
January 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A first attempt at clay sculpture….a gargoyle for the #garden! Lots of fun, totally absorbing afternoon. Big thanks to #BrooksideArtShed
#clay
#pottery
#throwdown
#clay
#pottery
#throwdown
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#StormEowyn which arrives on Friday, is potentially looking very nasty. Read below for an in depth analysis of what's currently expected and why.
Analysis: Storm Eowyn to bring exceptionally strong winds on Friday
An in depth look look at why Storm Eowyn could become such a powerful, dangerous and disruptive storm for Ireland and northern Britain on Friday.
www.netweather.tv
January 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#StormEowyn which arrives on Friday, is potentially looking very nasty. Read below for an in depth analysis of what's currently expected and why.
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The Planning for healthy places guide, developed with TRUUD & local authorities, provides evidence & inspiration to help local authorities create healthier places for all: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/planning-for-healthy-places-a-guide-on-embedding-health-in-local-plans-and-planning-policy-in-england/
January 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Planning for healthy places guide, developed with TRUUD & local authorities, provides evidence & inspiration to help local authorities create healthier places for all: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/planning-for-healthy-places-a-guide-on-embedding-health-in-local-plans-and-planning-policy-in-england/
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We will be launching an awareness campaign to change the narrative around planning by demonstrating the public benefits of proper planning. It will aim to reshape public perceptions, showing planning not as an obstacle, but as a proactive force for good.
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ja...
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ja...
RTPI to launch its second major awareness campaign to change narrative around planning
Helen Fadipe, RTPI President in 2025, is looking to change the narrative around planning as part of a new RTPI campaign.
www.rtpi.org.uk
January 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We will be launching an awareness campaign to change the narrative around planning by demonstrating the public benefits of proper planning. It will aim to reshape public perceptions, showing planning not as an obstacle, but as a proactive force for good.
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ja...
Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ja...
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What can we learn from cities that are designing with children and young people in mind?
Join this free webinar on 13 February to explore case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany.
www.tcpa.org.uk/event/child-friendly-planning-and-design-insights-and-experiences-from-european-cities/
Join this free webinar on 13 February to explore case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany.
www.tcpa.org.uk/event/child-friendly-planning-and-design-insights-and-experiences-from-european-cities/
Child-friendly planning and design: insights and experiences from European cities - Town and Country Planning Association
Many European cities are embracing child-friendly planning and urban design and this webinar will explore four case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany that offer insight, inspiration an...
www.tcpa.org.uk
January 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
What can we learn from cities that are designing with children and young people in mind?
Join this free webinar on 13 February to explore case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany.
www.tcpa.org.uk/event/child-friendly-planning-and-design-insights-and-experiences-from-european-cities/
Join this free webinar on 13 February to explore case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany.
www.tcpa.org.uk/event/child-friendly-planning-and-design-insights-and-experiences-from-european-cities/
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Organisations from across the built environment sector are pledging their support for #HealthyHomes.
We need clear political commitment to ensure all new homes are healthy and secure, and that more genuinely affordable homes are built.
Sign the pledge: tcpa1.wpenginepowered.com/healthy-homes-pledge/
We need clear political commitment to ensure all new homes are healthy and secure, and that more genuinely affordable homes are built.
Sign the pledge: tcpa1.wpenginepowered.com/healthy-homes-pledge/
Healthy Homes Pledge - Town and Country Planning Association
The quality of our homes and neighbourhoods defines the entire arc of our lives. The evidence is clear that health is made at home. It is a matter of life…
tcpa1.wpenginepowered.com
January 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Organisations from across the built environment sector are pledging their support for #HealthyHomes.
We need clear political commitment to ensure all new homes are healthy and secure, and that more genuinely affordable homes are built.
Sign the pledge: tcpa1.wpenginepowered.com/healthy-homes-pledge/
We need clear political commitment to ensure all new homes are healthy and secure, and that more genuinely affordable homes are built.
Sign the pledge: tcpa1.wpenginepowered.com/healthy-homes-pledge/
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What a week! Following the article in @theguardian.com, our project has also been featured in The Telegraph @telegraphnews.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/...
#landscape #nationalpark #urban #urbannationalpark @mybcu.bsky.social @landscapeinstitute.bsky.social @worldla.bsky.social
#landscape #nationalpark #urban #urbannationalpark @mybcu.bsky.social @landscapeinstitute.bsky.social @worldla.bsky.social
The underrated region hoping to become England’s next national park
There’s no need to rewild farmland or spend billions on a grand project – we just have to reimagine our local areas
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
What a week! Following the article in @theguardian.com, our project has also been featured in The Telegraph @telegraphnews.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/...
#landscape #nationalpark #urban #urbannationalpark @mybcu.bsky.social @landscapeinstitute.bsky.social @worldla.bsky.social
#landscape #nationalpark #urban #urbannationalpark @mybcu.bsky.social @landscapeinstitute.bsky.social @worldla.bsky.social
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A request! We can't grow this account fast enough. So please follow us if you aren't already, and please share the post below to spread the word. Help us do our bit to share positive solutions to the nature & climate emergencies, and bring more nature into people's lives 😊🐝
We’ve made it to Bluesky! Please give us a follow and share - we post positive solutions offering hope for tackling the nature and climate emergencies🌱
January 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A request! We can't grow this account fast enough. So please follow us if you aren't already, and please share the post below to spread the word. Help us do our bit to share positive solutions to the nature & climate emergencies, and bring more nature into people's lives 😊🐝
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As the #Arctic ground thaws due to climate change, trees are struggling to stay upright – and this slows their growth and makes them store less #carbon
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Melting permafrost makes 'drunken forests' store less carbon
As the Arctic ground thaws due to climate change, trees are struggling to stay upright – and this slows their growth and makes them store less carbon
www.newscientist.com
December 7, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Proud to be a #MiddleClassWomanOfaCertainAge
Having experienced and witnessed a whole heap of misogyny in the #construction and #property sector it takes courage to call it out.
Having experienced and witnessed a whole heap of misogyny in the #construction and #property sector it takes courage to call it out.
December 1, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Proud to be a #MiddleClassWomanOfaCertainAge
Having experienced and witnessed a whole heap of misogyny in the #construction and #property sector it takes courage to call it out.
Having experienced and witnessed a whole heap of misogyny in the #construction and #property sector it takes courage to call it out.
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🌿 Are our cities ready for a nature-driven revolution?
This #podcast episode features Dr. Nadina Galle
who dives into how tech can help us build greener, healthier cities.🎧 Listen now: constructive-voices.com/the-nature-o... #UrbanNature #SmartCities #GreenInfrastructure
This #podcast episode features Dr. Nadina Galle
who dives into how tech can help us build greener, healthier cities.🎧 Listen now: constructive-voices.com/the-nature-o... #UrbanNature #SmartCities #GreenInfrastructure
S3, E18: The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 1 - Constructive Voices
The Nature of Our Cities with Dr. Nadina Galle, Part 1 Main feature photo credit: Roger Cremers for National Geographic...
constructive-voices.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:32 AM
🌿 Are our cities ready for a nature-driven revolution?
This #podcast episode features Dr. Nadina Galle
who dives into how tech can help us build greener, healthier cities.🎧 Listen now: constructive-voices.com/the-nature-o... #UrbanNature #SmartCities #GreenInfrastructure
This #podcast episode features Dr. Nadina Galle
who dives into how tech can help us build greener, healthier cities.🎧 Listen now: constructive-voices.com/the-nature-o... #UrbanNature #SmartCities #GreenInfrastructure
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Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal
Exclusive: Analyses are stark evidence of how global heating is already supercharging deadly weather beyond anything ever experienced by humanity
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Hello @bsky.social members I’m looking forward to invigorating discussions about #landscapearchitecture, all things #environment, #gardening!
November 18, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Hello @bsky.social members I’m looking forward to invigorating discussions about #landscapearchitecture, all things #environment, #gardening!