Nature Fix

• Funky Fungi Hunting

  Discover how one man’s regular dog walk kickstarted a passion for fungi hunting that led to a big career change.  Steve Hindle takes host Claire Hickinbotham on a walk around Hardcastle Craggs in West Yorkshire, with his faithful, mushroom-hunting dog, Meg, pottering alongside.  As they scour the slopes in search of rare fungi, Steve reveals how his life changed from making circus rings to searching for fairy rings.   [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories. Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life. And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes. Get ready for your journey outdoors https://www.craghoppers.com/     Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham Producer: Claire Hickinbotham Sound Design: Nikki Ruck     Contributor: Steve Hindle    Tips for your Nature Fix     There are ‘Live Wild’ nature connection events and workshops available in the Woodland at Hardcastle Craggs. Have a look what’s on offer Live Wild at NT Hardcastle Crags | Live Wild  You can also sauna surrounded by ancient woodland at Hardcastle Craggs. There are monthly pop ups until April 2026 RootsandRocks  Or if a walk is more your thing Discover Hardcastle Crags | W Yorkshire | National Trust  Discover more about the rare fungi at Hardcastle Craggs Grassland Fungi Project at Hardcastle Crags | National Trust  Follow us on your favourite podcast app or on Instagram @wildtalesnt   If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a Nature Fix idea you’re like to hear, you can contact us at [email protected]  

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• City Cemetery Bat Walk

  Enter a city cemetery at night on a magical bat-spotting adventure, for this month's Nature Fix.  Host Claire's a bit scared of nocturnal flapping things but can The Bat Conservation Trust's Dr Parvathy Venugopal convince her there's lots to love about bats?  We're entering Arnos Vale cemetery heritage site and nature sanctuary in the middle of Bristol, on the lookout for the wildlife that emerges in the dark.  Keep your eyes to the skies after sunset during April to October where you might be lucky enough to spot the UK's bats flitting and feasting above your head.  [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories. Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life. And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes. Get ready for your journey outdoors https://www.craghoppers.com/     Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham Producer: Michelle Douglass Sound Design: Nikki Ruck     Contributor:  Dr Parvathy Venugopal   Tips for your Nature Fix     Find out everything you need to know about bats with the Bat Conservation Trust   https://www.bats.org.uk/   Take part in the Bat Conservation Trust's Sunset Survey from April to October https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/national-bat-monitoring-programme/getting-started/sunset-survey   Explore Arnos Vale cemetery in Bristol  https://arnosvale.org.uk/   Discover things to do at places cared for by the National Trust   https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/   Follow Nature Fix on your favourite podcast app Join a community of nature lovers on Instagram @wildtalesnt   If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a Nature Fix idea you’re like to hear, you can contact us at [email protected]  

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• Motherhood and Connection with City Girl in Nature

  Kwesia aka City Girl in Nature, is an advocate for nature and mothers alike. She grew up disconnected from the natural world, but after a life changing trip to the jungles of Peru, Kwesia is on a mission to connect people living in inner cities to the greenery around them, and there are two tiny people feeling the benefit: her sons.       She takes host Claire Hickinbotham to explore the nature hidden in plain sight in the centre of Battersea Park, and to find the wonders of community gardens nestled amongst the tower blocks.    [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories.      Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life.      And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes.  Get ready for your journey outdoors atcraghoppers.com/national-trust     Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham   Producer: Marnie Woodmeade and Michelle Douglass  Sound Design: Nikki Ruck   Tips for your Nature Fix     Claire met Kwesia at Battersea Park and they travelled to the Doddington and Rollo Community Roof Garden.   You can find your nearest community garden here: https://www.goodtogrowuk.org/map/  To find out more about Kwesia’s work you can find her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@citygirlinnature    If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story you can contact us at [email protected] 

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• The Secret Story of Trees with Levison Wood

  Explorer and broadcaster Levison Wood is taking us deep into the UK’s ancient temperate rainforest to uncover the secret stories of trees.   In this month’s Nature Fix Levison tells host Jo Dyson how his military training and thirst for adventure led him to a career in extreme environments, from walking the length of the River Nile, to exploring the Amazon Rainforest and trekking the Himalayas.   But there’s nowhere quite like home and on this journey we’re taking a summer hike through the lush oak forests of Hembury and Holne Woods in Dartmoor National Park.   We explore the stories from Celtic lore held in these centuries-old woods and reflect on the amazing environmental and health benefits of trees.   Explore the ancient wonder of trees in this woodland adventure.      Levison Wood’s book The Great Tree Story is out now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Tree-Story-Forests-Shaped/dp/1856755614   [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories. Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life. And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes. Get ready for your journey outdoors https://www.craghoppers.com/     Presenters: Jo Dyson and Claire Hickinbotham Producer: Michelle Douglass Sound Design: Nikki Ruck  Contributor: Levison Wood   Tips for your Nature Fix    Find out more about Levison Wood’s adventures, books and TV shows and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/levison.wood/?hl=en   Explore Hembury and Holne Woods in Devon, looked after by the National Trust https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/fingle-bridge/things-to-do-at-hembury-and-holne-woods    Discover more amazing trails in Dartmoor National Park including Wistman’s Wood National Nature Reserve   https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/places/wistmans-wood   Follow us on your favourite podcast app or on Instagram @wildtalesnt   If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a Nature Fix idea you’re like to hear, you can contact us at [email protected]  

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• Queer Ecology and the Joy of Rotting Wood

  Come on a fascinating queer ecology walk with ecologist Connor Butler as he shares his joy at flipping logs for fun and challenging perceptions or what’s considered natural in nature.      Connor takes host Claire Hickinbotham around Osterley Park in the heart of west London, where he explains why wildlife is undeniably queer.      From trees that change sex to the humble woodlouse that only gives birth to females you’ll come away with a whole new take on your next walk.    [Ad] Heading out for adventure? Discover Craghopper’s National Trust range of clothing and accessories.      Inspired by nature and designed to last, each item in the collection comes with a guarantee for life.      And with every purchase, you’re helping to support the Trust’s vital work restoring our natural landscapes.  Get ready for your journey outdoors atcraghoppers.com/national-trust     Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham   Producers: Marnie Woodmeade and Claire Hickinbotham  Sound Design: Nikki Ruck   Tips for your Nature Fix  You can read more about Connor on his website connorbutler.co.uk, and check out his walks in the Upcoming Events section. 

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