birdgirl
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Blog by a young birder, birdwatcher, twitcher, naturalist, environmentalist & writer about birds, wildlife, nature, conservation & ringing (banding)
birdgirl
3y ago
CAMP LANGAFORD KIT LIST
Please note: This list is for guidance
Please label everything with child's name
General
Backpack to carry belongings
(no large suitcases, large bags or plastic bags)
Completed and signed parent consent forms
Torch (or this can be borrowed)
Meal times
1 drinks bottle (to carry a drink during activities)
1 Extra blanket for sitting on (if you have one)
Clothing (in addition to what they arrive in)
The number of clothes must be sufficient for 2 days /2 nights with a spare set of clothes
1 Comfortable clothes for bedtime
1 T-shirt ..read more
birdgirl
3y ago
Black2Nature
Camp Langaford, Newton Abbott July 2021 (14-18)
Camp Avalon 2019
Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig
A nature camp for teenagers aged 14-18, who will love
Relaxing outside & camping with friends old & new
BBQ fun
Fish & Chips and ice creams where possible
Trying new things like toasting marshmallows
Having fun outside in nature & trying new sports
Nature Activities e.g. nature walks, mothing, birdwatching
Camp Chew 2021
Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig
Camp Chew 2021
Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig
Family Tree ..read more
birdgirl
3y ago
Black2Nature
Camp Chew 2021 (14-19)
Camp Avalon 2019
Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig
A nature camp for teenagers aged 14-19, who will love
Relaxing outside with friends old & new
BBQ fun
Fish & Chips at Chew Valley Lake
Trying new things like toasting marshmallows
Having fun outside in nature & trying new sports
How to Book
Book on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/camp-chew16th-june-2021-tickets-159454634103
Text or call Ayesha on 07595295634
E-mail officialblack2nature@gmail.com
£15 per child (£10 per siblings) with free places ..read more
birdgirl
3y ago
I am really proud to announce that my first book, published by Magic Cat, comes out on 5th August 2021.
We Have a Dream: Meet 30 Young Indigenous People and People of Colour Protecting the Planet (Hardback)
by Dr Mya-Rose Craig Illustrated by Sabrena Khadij
Signed edition £11.25 (RRP £12.99) if pre-ordered by 31st July 2021 (FREE p&p).
Or choose an edition with a personal message
Description
Indigenous people and people of colour are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet often are not heard in global conversations.
As a British-Bangladeshi ..read more
birdgirl
3y ago
Black2Nature
Camp Chew 2021 -
Wed 16 - Thurs 17 Jun 2021
Thurs 17 - Fri 18 Jun 2021
Fri 18 - Sat 19 Jun 2021
Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jun 2021
Camp Chew 2017
Copyright Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig
A nature camp for children aged 7 to 11, who will love
Having fun outside in nature
Using the outdoors to get fit & healthy
Trying new things like camping
Making new friends
How to Book
Book on Eventbrite
Text or phone Helena on 07798818772
E-mail officialblack2nature@gmail.com
£10 per child (£15 with siblings) with free pl ..read more
birdgirl
3y ago
CAMP CHEW KIT LIST
Please note: This list is for guidance
Please label everything with child's name
General
Small backpack to carry belongings
(no large suitcases, large bags or plastic bags)
Completed and signed parent consent forms
Torch/phone with a torch (or this can be borrowed)
Meal times
1 drinks bottle (to carry a drink during activities)
1 Extra blanket for sitting on (if you have one)
Clothing (in addition to what they arrive in)
The number of clothes must be sufficient for 2 days /1 night with a spare set of clothes
1 Warm comfortable clothe ..read more
birdgirl
3y ago
Tree Planting Day
Photograph copyright young birder Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig
Tree Planting Day
Photograph copyright young birder Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig
Tree Planting Day
Photograph copyright young birder Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig
I am President of an organisation I set up called Black2Nature, which I set up when I was 14 years old and is Visible Minority Ethnic (VME) led. We campaign for equal access to nature for all but concentrate on VME communities who are curre ..read more
birdgirl
3y ago
Camp Avalon
Photograph copyright young birder Mya-Rose Birdgirl Craig
I am President of an organisation I set up called Black2Nature, which I set up when I was 14 years old and is Visible Minority Ethnic (VME) led. We campaign for equal access to nature for all but concentrate on VME communities who are currently excluded from the countryside. We run nature camps, arrange nature activities, organise race equality in nature conferences and campaign to make the nature conservation and environmental sectors ethnically diverse.
Black2Nature would like to have two tree planting days for vo ..read more
birdgirl
3y ago
I’ve just made my Commitment to vote for a healthy planet!
What does my Commitment mean?
Many politicians say that they don’t act on climate and nature because there isn’t enough demand for action from their constituents. But we know this isn’t true, people do care.
With listening at the heart of what they do, The Commitment has found that UK citizens want the Government to do more on climate change, but that there is widespread mistrust of politicians and the political system. They also discovered that people of colour and those from lower income backgro ..read more
birdgirl
4y ago
The Adventures of Horatio Mowzl - Volume Three: ‘The Great Rising’
By Paul Thornycroft
Book description:
I love these children's books and would highly recommend them for your children.
"The Great Rising brings us to the dramatic climax of this, the third volume in the Mowzl Trilogy. Having learned ‘purling’ – how to dream into Mowzl-sized woollen pouches – the children purl in the Glade talking the wild talk with creatures of all kinds. Their purling then takes them on adventures worldwide, discovering Wild Nature for themselves. Their eyes and hearts are ope ..read more