In this film by accomplished film maker Tom Hartwell, we meet artist and pigment maker Lucy Mayes. Lucy makes natural pigments from plants and earth under the name ‘London Pigment’, which are also available for purchase. As well as painting she also gives workshops in her London studio. For more information on her beautiful art, pigments and workshops, please visit https://londonpigment.com/.

In this film by outstanding wildlife film maker Tom Hartwell, April Windle of the British Lichen Society explains the incredible chemical properties of our lichens, from their potential pharmaceutical uses to treat tumours and their ability to protect against damaging UV sunlight to their biofluorescence properties. This is the third of a series of 3 films over 3 months on lichen and our temperate rainforests. https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/. Twitter: @aprilwindle @BLSLichens; Instagram: @aprilwindle.nature.

In this film by expert wildlife film maker Tom Hartwell, woodland owner Wendy talks to us about the importance of creating habitats for hoverfly species and shows us two options for creating natural hoverfly lagoons using tree stumps and dead wood. Special thanks go to Dr Ellie Rotheray from the University of Sussex who kindly provided us with additional footage of hoverfly larvae. Dr Rotheray is part of The Buzz Club, a citizen science club run by scientists at the University of Sussex that conducts wildlife research and conservation in collaboration with the general public. For more information on this fantastic project please see https://www.thebuzzclub.uk/ and to follow Dr Rotheray on X (Twitter): @EllenRotheray.

Building a community forest garden in North Pembrokeshire

In this film by internationally accomplished filmmaker Katie Vickers we meet Jake Rayson. Jake explains the key principles of a forest garden: the inclusion of edible plants, that it's self-sustaining, and that it's beneficial for wildlife. He also sets out how vitally important such places are in the face of the climate crisis. Jake introduces us to his current project, working with the local Community Assembly to create Hope Garden, a community meeting space that will be surrounded by a thriving, productive wildlife garden in north Pembrokeshire, Wales. For more information on Jake's work and Hope Garden, please see: https://hopegarden.uk/; https://www.facebook.com/hopegardenuk; https://x.com/NatureWorksGdn; https://www.instagram.com/hopegardenfuture/. Jake can be contacted through his website https://www.natureworks.org.uk/.

In this full-length tutorial film by accomplished international filmmaker Hugh Allen, we meet the highly talented Natalie from Trottiscliffe Willow. In it Natalie shows us from start to finish how to weave an ornamental hare from ethically sourced willow. For a chance to win the hare Natalie made in the film, like, subscribe, and comment 'hare'. Competition closes on the 30th of September 2024. The competition is open to all but unfortunately the prize can only be dispatched to mainland UK addresses. https://www.trottiscliffewillow.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Trottiscliffe-Willow-100063611378912/ https://www.instagram.com/trottiscliffewillow/?hl=en