top of page
Search


Being Outside this Autumn
Written by : Eleri Leader of the Whistlestop Wildlife Watch group. Offering nature-focused activities for families with children aged 4+...

Boom Blog
2 min read


Down to Earth Derby CIC
Founded by Jamie Quince Starkey, Down to Earth Derby creates vibrant spaces where people connect, culture blooms and nature takes the spotlight.

Boom Blog
2 min read


Derbyshire's Great Outdoors: Safe Adventures for Little Explorers
Tips on how to have a great day out in Derbyshire with your little explorers!

Boom Blog
3 min read


Join the Fun at 1st Holbrook Scouts and Cubs
Find out more about the adventurous and friendly 1st Holbrook Scouts and Cubs!

Boom Blog
2 min read


Frugal Family Days Out
Stay-at-home mum, Clare shares her tips for cheap or free days out in Derbyshire!

Boom Blog
3 min read


Winter Wellbeing
Many of us find that our mood dips in the winter months and supporting our wellbeing can feel more challenging. So what can we do about it?

Boom Blog
2 min read


Wild Walks in Belper
Being on the edge of Peak District is a true blessing with dozens of trails, hikes and nature walks to do both alone and as a family.

Boom Blog
4 min read


Learning from the Garden
Gardening is nothing if not one big learning experience, even as someone who has gardened for a living and as a hobby for years, I am still

Boom Blog
2 min read


Review: Garden Design by Steven Howard
“There’s no better fertiliser than the shadow of the gardener.” This is a Japanese proverb, often quoted by Steven Howard...

Boom Blog
3 min read


Family Gruffalo Day with Woodland Connections
Boom Buddy Family, The Watsons, joined Bonnie and Kate from Woodland Connections for a Gruffalo-themed morning in the woods.

Boom Blog
3 min read


Giant Hogweed: the toxic plant that can cause blistering burns
With its long stems bearing large umbrellas of white flowers, Giant Hogweed likes like an enormous Cow Parsley Plant.

Boom Blog
2 min read


Getting Creative in the Garden
By May, the garden is a hustle and bustle of life, the busiest time of year for both the gardener and its wildlife.

Boom Blog
3 min read


Craft: Wildlife Mobile
Written by Amy Stevenson from Primrose Art Club Amy has loved delving into a range of creative activities since childhood due to her...

Boom Blog
2 min read


Mindfulness in Nature for All
Written by Bonnie McNabb from All About the Calm Bonnie is also part of the Woodland Connections at Shining Cliff Woods team which offers...

Boom Blog
2 min read


Gardening with the Kids in the Spring
Written by Steven Howard from N/D Garden Design Steven is an eco-friendly garden designer and consultant based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire...

Boom Blog
2 min read


Going Wild in Belper and Beyond
Written by Chloe Davenport-Kelly from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Chloe is a trainee within the Learning Through Nature Project and has a...

Boom Blog
2 min read


Duffield Hedgehog Champion
Hedgehogs come out of hibernation this March -- but they're being lost at an alarming rate.

Boom Blog
2 min read
bottom of page