I like to write nature inspired pieces about woodlands, or locations in the world I have visited. I also am documenting my van conversion. If you would like to talk about anything then please get in touch, I’d love to chat. Holly.
Through the Trees Podcast
Hi, I’m Holly, I’m from Suffolk and have always had a love for the outdoors and the wildlife that inhabits it. I have been filming walks for the last 7 years and now am turning my attentions to other passions I want to develop hence starting this podcast. During this series I will be talking to outdoor advocates, wildlife enthusiasts and forest school specialists about how Nature has impacted their lives and their individual passions. I hope you enjoy.
Recycled Parts in the Van Conversion
A short blog about the pieces we upcycled in our van conversion.
A quick guide to Patterdale, Lake District
Exploring Patterdale village in the Lake District on the shore of Ullswater and at the foot of Helvellyn.
What is Flora?
What is flora? Here are descriptions on different types including trees, angiosperms, gymnosperms, lower plants, mosses and ferns!
Our Favourite Van Conversion Features
We are thrilled to announce that our van conversion is now complete and we are living in it full time. We would like to share some of our favourite bits with you.
The Evolution and Popularisation of The Wildlife Documentary
This essay, written as a university assignment in 2013, provides an account of how the wildlife documentary genre has changed over the years, why it has changed and what has made it popular.
Influence the Media has on the Publics Perception of Wildlife
Stereotypes are not only used for humans, but they are seen throughout the media in animals too. Name one film where the snake is good, or the shark saves someone.. This is an essay I wrote whilst studying Wildlife and Media a few years ago. Enjoy.
Why do we need to protect Ancient Woodland?
We know that trees are home to such an array of wildlife and we already know that being amongst them is good for our mental health, but all that aside, and apart from the fact they create oxygen, why should we protect them? Trees are the lungs of the earth, they are all interconnected,Continue reading “Why do we need to protect Ancient Woodland?”
The North Pacific gyre and Ocean Pollution
This is a presentation about the North Pacific Gyre and ocean pollution.
Petition to save ancient woodlands from HS2
My petition is for the Government to “Review the route and construction plans for HS2 for environmental reasons.” Current plans for HS2 involve the destruction of woodlands and use of unsustainable building materials.We want all ancient woodland left untouched and modern, environmentally friendly materials to be used, not materials like concrete. This petition is notContinue reading “Petition to save ancient woodlands from HS2”
The DIY Vanlife Adventure
Holly and Mike start their diy van conversion in Suffolk. Follow their journey here.
Let’s Explore … The Blog
My ‘Let’s Explore…’ videos are snapshot POV edits that I put together to give a taster of what I get up to when I’m not working! Below you will find edits from a few of my adventures from the last few years from exploring the Chilterns on our doorstep to venturing in the Swiss Alps.Continue reading “Let’s Explore … The Blog”
Six Weeks in New Zealand
It is Saturday night at Gatwick airport and I am still working on an edit of the wonderful Julia Bradbury planting trees with Premier Paper Group and the Woodland Trust in Surrey. Finally finishing the video, laptop shut, I boarded the plane, the adventures begin.. (video can be seen here) For this trip myself andContinue reading “Six Weeks in New Zealand”
Testing Base layers from Zerofit
As the autumnal nights draw in and the winter days get closer I have been trying out my new tops from Zerofit. The two tops I have are the Heat Rub Ultimate and the Heat Rub Move, which both focus on making the most of your body heat.
Let’s Explore … Nepal
Let’s Explore … Nepal Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha. A country I have wanted to visit for a while now and in 2017 we flew into Kathmandu and drove up to Pokhara, where we were met by our guide Dawa. Dawa, nicknamed ‘D’, has been up Everest a mere 3 times so this trip forContinue reading “Let’s Explore … Nepal”
