Country matters
Posted on January 15 2012 at 2:38:17

Mary Green explores a new angle in her 2012 Nature Diary.

Bird is the word
Posted on November 26 2011 at 2:48:51

Mary Green introduces some of our feathered friends.

Reserved for the future
Posted on October 19 2011 at 1:21:06

Mary Green explores two of our local nature reserves.

Shady groves
Posted on September 21 2011 at 11:21:31

Mary Green explores the diverse woodland in our area.

Weeds and wilderness
Posted on August 21 2011 at 1:56:09

Mary Green finds unusual wildlife in the ‘unofficial countryside’.

Home and away
Posted on June 21 2011 at 3:30:59

Mary Green explores flora and fauna a little further afield.

When the small birds sweetly sing
Posted on May 19 2011 at 1:54:51

Mary Green offers an insight into the lives of garden birds.

The good, the bad and the ugly
Posted on April 12 2011 at 12:10:28

Mary Green examines the characteristics of a common plant family.

Along the locks
Posted on March 17 2011 at 9:27:35

Mary Green takes a trip along the towpaths of Tardebigge.

God’s acre
Posted on February 16 2011 at 3:13:33

Mary Green discovers some unusual wildlife in a local churchyard.

The wildlife champions
Posted on January 17 2011 at 2:26:49

Mary Green shares her thoughts on the best ways to help wildlife.

Winter walks
Posted on November 16 2010 at 2:52:17

Mary Green points out the abundance of wintry wildlife in our local area.

Autumn views
Posted on October 22 2010 at 6:41:58

Mary Green finds our woods and hills full of autumn fungi, fruits and berries.

Walking by water
Posted on September 15 2010 at 9:18:36

Mary Green goes for a wander around Upper Bittell reservoir.

Summer’s end
Posted on August 24 2010 at 5:25:52

Mary Green surveys the season and enjoys a Barnt Green walk.

Hills & valleys
Posted on June 19 2010 at 4:05:38

Mary Green strides out in three of our beautiful country parks.

Nature awakes
Posted on May 13 2010 at 3:02:52

Mary Green watches the wildlife in and around Alvechurch.

Walking in the meadows
Posted on April 17 2010 at 6:09:04

Mary Green suggests a stroll in Eades meadow, where flowers and birds abound in May.

Ancient meadows & green lanes
Posted on March 15 2010 at 7:09:04

Mary Green enjoys a spring-time wander through the leafy lanes of the Illey Way.

Blackthorn & bluebells
Posted on February 11 2010 at 5:16:04

Mary Green celebrates the spring with a walk around Rowney Green.

Snowdrops & swans
Posted on January 14 2010 at 8:50:53

Mary Green takes a walk through some wildlife in Cofton Hackett.

The turning of the year
Posted on November 26 2009 at 9:54:53

Mary Green celebrates the natural cycle of changing seasons.

Favourite flowers
Posted on October 26 2009 at 5:20:53

Mary Green finds plenty to love growing wild around our villages.

Here be dragons
Posted on September 20 2009 at 9:42:53

Dragonflies, that is… and Mary Green also looks at some of our other helpful flying insects.

Foraging for food
Posted on August 16 2009 at 5:57:53

Mary Green points out the many edible plants in our local area.

Summer holiday
Posted on June 14 2009 at 7:53:53

Mary Green points out the best places to spot wildlife on holiday.

Fields of dreams
Posted on May 16 2009 at 7:28:53

Mary Green enjoys a walk through thriving meadows.

The language of trees
Posted on April 19 2009 at 12:06:01

Mary Green continues her celebration of our wonderful woodlands.

Spirits of the wood
Posted on March 18 2009 at 5:49:42

Mary Green celebrates some of our best-loved native trees.

Go wild in the garden
Posted on February 16 2009 at 1:32:09

Mary Green offers tips on turning your garden into a haven for various wildlife.

A wildlife corridor
Posted on January 19 2009 at 4:30:34

Mary Green marvels at the huge variety of flora and fauna along the canal running through this area.