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Professor Elemental + Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer + Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq.

Rediscovering wild medicines and food with The Nottingham Forager

Nestled in roadside thickets, hidden amongst hedgerows and sprouting from our local playing fields, parks and playgrounds, a world of forgotten foods quietly grow. With shoots spurting from the ground as we move into spring, Sophie Gargett spent some time with Lucy Buckle, aka The Nottingham Forager, to discover more about identifying, picking and eating wild food.

“It’s time to restate the case for the nature-first approach to Broad Marsh” - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust urge local people to have their say on Homes England consultation

As Homes England moves the Broad Marsh development forward, public consultation continues. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s Erin McDaid argues that whilst the UK Government continues to push the false narrative that nature is a blocker of growth, Nottingham’s Green Heart shows that nature can unlock a once in a generation transformation of our city. 

E.ON, Green Hustle & My Square Metre Launch Really Big Wildflower Meadow Project in Aspley

Green Hustle are at it again transforming Nottingham parks into wildlife (and human) oases - this time they're working with E.ON, My Square Meter, and Nottingham City Council to rejuvenate a massive meadow in Aspley.

Wild About Sneinton 2025: how it happened on the day

Out of many opportunities, in our city, to get your hands dirty with soil while improving your local green space, annual community planting day Wild About Sneinton continues to stand out – bringing together volunteers and creatives to get local people properly in touch with their green souls. Joe Callow attended the 2025 edition, and learned about how the event is benefitting people

The Wildhearts

Nottingham Film Festival: the Endless Tide + Wild Coast Warriors

A New Kind Of Wilderness

Wild Coast Warriors

Blackballed with Autumn Saints & Stevie Jones & the Wildfires

The Thompsons on The Marcus Garvey Centre, International Women's Day and Wild Swimming

Here's what the Thompsons had to say about The Marcus Garvey Centre, International Women's Day and wild swimming. 

Kim Wilde

Encounters With Big Beasts

The Wildhearts

Blue therapy: we learn about wild swimming with Whole Health at Colwick Park

In recent years the mental and physical health benefits of immersion in water have gained lots of attention across the country. Since 2019 wild-swimming group Whole Health have sought to disseminate those benefits to as many people as possible, leading open-water swimming and sauna sessions at Colwick Park. Frances Danylec visited West Lake to meet founders Cat and Wales.

Forest bathing and nature based therapy with Wild and Wonder

When Poppy Wildman was struck down with a disabling illness that left her immobile and isolated from social activities, access to a wild garden became a lifeline. So when she finally made a recovery she headed for the hills and forests, determined to live a life in touch with nature while sharing its benefits with others. Here, Poppy talks us through her journey to starting Wild and Wonder, who offer forest bathing and other therapeutic nature-based experiences in Notts.

Wilding

Wilding

Haunting Ballet, sonic soundscapes, chilled open mics and wild bingo parties: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 15-21 July

This week in Nottingham, enjoy some haunting ballet, wild bingo, have a chilled, creative Sunday at Cherry of Top, or check out new live music from the East Midlands.

Ben Fogle - Wild

Classical Concert: Wild Isles from the BBC Concert Orchestra

Kevin Stanley and Rachel Imms enjoyed the sights and sounds of nature at the Royal Concert Hall…

Wild Isles Live In Concert With the Bbc Concert Orchestra

Rache Gravett and Keith Harrison on Their Wilding Project the Field, Strelley

The Field, Strelley is a wilding project run by Rache Gravett and Keith Harrison, environmental advocates and the previous owners of Nottingham Climbing Centre. A journey that began with tree planting, is now evolving into a fully fledged community organisation, creating spaces for both the wildlife and the humans of Nottinghamshire…

Notts Wildlife Cameraman to Screen Film at Lakeside Arts

The documentary is narrated by none other than River Monsters' Jeremy Wade...

The Wild Things