The Meadows this afternoon, the recent run of hit, sunny weather replaced by a cool breeze and an overcast sky, but the spring greenery was still vibrant.

I've always had a soft spot for these wee houses by the tennis courts.

A short impression of last Sunday's evening walk in the foothills of the Alps, through beautiful spring meadows, bathed in the golden light of the sunset...

Saat-Esparsette

Taken this day, 2019, the empty paths of the night https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_gazette/47844223911/in/photostream/

A Scenic Walk Around Peretshofen

Last week, we took a beautiful walk around Peretshofen, a quaint village nearby. Using a guidebook, we aimed to capture some impressions and enjoy nature’s beauty. Join us as we explore the surroundings of the village!

https://www.franzgraf.de/blog/2025/a-scenic-walk-around-peretshofen/

#ecology #urban #nature #diversity #pollinators #meadows #wildlife

'while the tall grass caused a small stir among some neighbours, the results were striking: parks with meadows saw an immediate increase in pollinator species, with 21 to 47 more wild bee and hoverfly species compared to parks without meadows. The increase persisted over the three-year study period, suggesting that the meadow parks also support pollinators in the long run.'

https://news.ubc.ca/2025/04/parks-for-bugs-boost-pollinators-vancouver/

This deep blue sky has a wonderful colour but is a sign that the night will be frosty with minus degrees. After more than +20°C, we had a sudden temperature drop last evening. Today only 9°C with a strong and icy NE wind.
I love that time when the edges of the forests and the orchards explose in green, white and rose. The green of April is the most beautiful one!

The sun comes out and the Meadows are busy.

Now to await the cherry blossoms blooming along these avenues in the near future, always a delight and wonder each spring.

"La #croissance mondiale va s’arrêter"
Interview de Dennis #Meadows donné au Monde. (2012)
https://www.informassue.tuxfamily.org/Croissance.php#interview_meadows
Les Japonais ont un #proverbe intéressant : "Si votre seul outil est un marteau, tout ressemble à un clou." Pour les #economistes le seul outil est la croissance, tout ressemble donc à un besoin de croissance.
#Informassue #Politique #Économie #Capitalisme #Capital #World3

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Study uncovers surprising fact about #wildflowers in urban areas: 'No difference … between the meadow types'

"By sowing flower #meadows, we quickly create colorful #habitats that are eagerly visited by city inhabitants."

By Cassidy Lovell

https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/boosting-biodiversity-in-cities-wildflowers-in-small-patch/

This study's findings could help boost #biodiversity in cities.

A recent study from researchers at the #UniversityOfWarsaw found that small patches of wildflowers can foster the same biodiversity

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La Fin Du Monde ? Wtf! - #Jancovici, #Servigne, #Massonnet, R.#Diallo, #Meadows | #LIMIT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivSM8lCAItM

#Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' #Scotland #rewilding project

"‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful #meadows, full of #wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of #bees’"

by Katharine Hay, 26 Nov 2024

"The bumblebee population has made an impressive comeback in a developed area by increasing to 116 times what it was two years ago thanks to a nature restoration group.

"#RewildingDenmarkfield, a 90-acre project based just north of Perth, has been working to restore nature to green spaces in an increasingly built up area for the past two years."

Read more:
https://www.scotsman.com/hays-way/bumblebee-population-increases-116-times-over-in-remarkable-scotland-project-4882622?emci=99b383ea-9bb1-ef11-88cf-6045bdfe8d29&emdi=81cdbaa0-19b3-ef11-88d0-000d3a9d5840&ceid=2428680

#SolarPunkSunday #NativePositiveApproaches
#RestoringNature #LandIsLife #RestoreTheForests #RewildingScotland

"Memories of summer"