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Plus events, chats and Beltane blessings

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Share your sightings

Today I’ll be starting our first monthly Nature Chat (using the chat function on the Substack app). Please look out for it and share something you’ve noticed or connected with in nature this April.

Tree Walk

I’m excited to say I’ve been working on setting up a biodiversity not-for-profit group in south London (I’ll share more on this later in the year). We’re called Wild South London Community and our first event will be a tree walk in my beloved Beckenham Place Park on Sunday 21st May. You can sign up for free tickets now on eventbrite.

Beltane blessings

This evening sees the start of Beltane, a festival celebrating the peak of spring and the beginning of summer. Read more about Beltane, including some ways you can celebrate, in this blog post by Jen from Life Aligned. I’ll be celebrating by walking and eating nettle cake with friends!

Ooh, and while we’re here… don’t forget No Mow May starts on Monday!

Hope to see you in the chat later today!

Zabby