The breeding season between 1 March to 31 July is a particularly sensitive time of year for ground nesting birds, and Mike's on hand with some tips on how to avoid disturbing them during this time.
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Author: Dartington Trust
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Conservation blog: Colour and perfume from the forest floor
In this month's blog, Mike writes on how it's the perfect time to enjoy the sights and smells of low-lying bluebells, white hawthorn and wild garlic.
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Gardens blog: Unearthing the ‘Holy Well’
Recently the Gardens team have been rediscovering one of our oldest listed features, a Holy Well!
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Mary Bartlett’s blog: Are grey squirrels threatening Dartington’s woodlands?
Mary takes a look at the ravages grey squirrels cause to the Dartington estate, and how important the care of Dartington's woodlands was to founder Leonard Elmhirst.
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Volunteer blog: Vicky (and Stella the chainsaw)
Chainsaws are powerful and dangerous tools, so when volunteer Vicky qualified to use one, Sonja sat down with her in the Volunteer Hub to ask how the training had gone.
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Founder-Principal of Dartington College of Arts, Peter Cox, dies
We are sad to announce the death of Peter Cox (13 April 2015) at the age of 97.
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Conservation diary: A feast for the senses
It's April, and Mike reflects on how the month truly reminds you spring is finally here, with fresh green foliage on the trees.
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Pentangle founder and Dartington Arts student John Renbourn dies
We are sad to learn of the death of John Renbourn, an internationally regarded musician and perhaps best known as a founder member of the acclaimed folk group Pentangle.
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Conservation diary: Swan song
In this week’s conservation blog, Estate Warden Mike takes a look at the lifecycle of one of nature’s most elegant and beguiling creatures – the swan.
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Gardens blog: About the George III lead urn
In this blog, gardener Katie provides a little insight into the George III lead urn located near the Sunny Border.
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