Research Fellow in Greenspace & Health | GIS, ecology, health, inequalities & green social prescribing! Moth appreciator 🌍🦋 @salforduni.bsky.social
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Dr Sarah Knight
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A lovely fresh Gatekeeper butterfly in our garden in #York 🦋☀️
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Great paper read of the day...
🌳Girls play in greenspaces less than boys
Why?
🌳Genderised expectations about where & how girls/boys should play
Impact?
🌳Girls are missing out on the known health benefits of outdoor play!
By @profhelendodd.bsky.social & Kathryn Hesketh. Great read! #nature
📢 Check out our new blog post:
"The GreenME project for mental health: The need for complementary therapeutic interventions" by Zachary Zeiger & @hvscole.bsky.social
Our @greenme-project.bsky.social evaluation of nature-based therapy interventions!
communities.springernature.com/posts/the-gr...
📢 Research survey!
🌳What do you think of Oldham's nature?
🌳Do they impact your mental health?
🌳Win £30 voucher for Veg in the Park!
tinyurl.com/GreenMEsurve...
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Clever moth folk... please can I ask for your help to ID this chap/chappess? Is it a Bird-cherry Ermine? Over 20 in the trap last night in York.
Thank you in advance! 😊
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth @deanbats.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social
Exciting data times ahead! 🤓
www.ukri.org/news/ukri-an...
Dr Sarah Knight
Dr Sarah Knight
Dr Sarah Knight
From gender stereotypes to inadequate facilities, girls continue to face barriers to getting outdoors.
This #InternationalWomensDay, explore four ways to ensure that your outdoor learning and play practice is safe, inclusive, and accessible for all 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/making-...
Dr Sarah Knight
Dr Sarah Knight
Dr Sarah Knight
Read our response to Defra's consultation on improving the implementation of #Biodiversity Net Gain for minor, medium and Brownfield development.
With the UK losing protected natural space equivalent to 1,680 football pitches in the past 5 years, it's clear that we need nature to be front & centre of planning reforms🏡
This means doubling down on safeguards, with more places designated for nature recovery🏞️
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Do you know a young person with an interest in insects? 🦋
The Douglas Boyes Fund aims to provide people aged 14-18 with access to entomology equipment, fostering their passion for insects and inspiring them to engage and share their interest with other young individuals 🔽
A ground-breaking UK-wide scientific study will help improve the lives of future generations by studying 30,000 children born in 2026.
www.ukri.org
Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery
The Douglas Boyes Fund has been established in honour of Douglas Boyes (1996-2021), an esteemed entomologist specialising in Lepidoptera. The Fund aims to provide young people aged 14-18 with access…
