Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 10
Beth has decided on a theme of horses for this week’s Draw. She has been inspired by the return of horse racing this week and how it fits in our new world. She also chose to draw the most fabulous … Continued
Nature at Home: An Introduction to Plants
As someone without a garden, I am often frustrated by suggestions of things to see and do in ‘your’ garden. And at a time like this, the garden envy is growing. To contain it, I am using my daily walks … Continued
Nature Heroes of Sussex: Helping Nature’s Recovery with Betsy Gorman
This week the Booth Museum of Natural History continues our series of interviews of the Nature Heroes of Sussex. Nature has helped many people get through a very difficult period due to Covid-19. Now we consider how we can help … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 9
With a slight ease on the lockdown restrictions this week, Beth’s inspiration for the Draw came from being able to go out more. Draw Artists We are very pleased to see that some of you have taken part in our … Continued
Museum Mentors Online
Museum Mentors is a community project, creating a space for adults with support needs to meet up, make art and connect with their peers in the wonderful surroundings of Brighton Museum and the Royal Pavilion. Museum Mentors usually meet twice … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 8
Beth has a bird theme for you this week. She has drawn an image of the stilts using a single line (“I love that fast kind of drawing!”) Will you give it a try? Draw Artists We are very pleased … Continued
Lockdown Craft Challenge: Collecting in Quarantine
Lockdown Craft Challenge is a new series in which makers at Hove Museum use its craft collections to inspire you to create at home. In this post, Grace Brindle and Rebecca Lean look at collecting inspired by short journeys. Hove … Continued
Nature Heroes of Sussex: Andrew Scoon, Joint Project Lead for Brighton Dolphin Project
This week the Booth Museum of Natural History continues our series of interviews of the Nature Heroes of Sussex with Andrew Scoon, Volunteer Ranger for South Downs National Park Authority and joint Project Lead for Brighton Dolphin Project. These are … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 7
Beth has another new selection for you with lions, tigers and herons, oh my! Why not take a look and have a go. Draw Artists We are very pleased to see that some of you have taken part in our … Continued
Nature at Home: Wildlife from my Window by Lynn Beun
One of our early Nature Heroes highlighted the work of Lynn Beun, leader of RSPB Brighton & Hove District Local Group. Now Lynn has written a blog post of her own to share with us. Despite the lifting of outdoor exercise … Continued
Spring Time in the Garden: Tips for May
Our Royal Pavilion Garden Manager Robert has some more tips for the budding gardeners among us: Watch out for late frosts and protect tender plants. Plant out summer bedding at the end of the month. Plant out Dahlia tubers and … Continued
Booth Museum Bird of the Month, May 2020: Swift, Apus apus
This month is the perfect time to keep an eye out for Swifts, Apus apus. UK conservation status: Amber The joy of May begins again, as swifts start screaming into our skies. They return from sub-Saharan Africa and stay only … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 6
This week Beth has chosen a Royal Pavilion theme with golden dragons, strutting peacocks and Chinese designs for you to draw. Take a look and see. Draw Artists We are very pleased to see that some of you have taken … Continued
VE Day Friday Draw and Create
Friday 8th May is the VE Day 75th Anniversary of the end of World War 2. As part of the Mid-Week Draw weekly drawing sessions I organise at Brighton Museum, I thought it would be fun to come up with … Continued
Celebrate A Sky Full of Birds
Saturday 9th May 2020 is World Migratory Bird Day. There seems to be a day for everything now, but these birds deserve recognition for their incredible annual journeys. There are thousands of species of bird that migrate with changing seasons around … Continued
Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day with a Swift Sussex Nature Hero
This week the Booth Museum of Natural History continues its series of interviews with the Nature Heroes of Sussex. Today, we are celebrating the forthcoming World Migratory Bird Day with an interview from Jack Thompson, Conservation Officer for RSPB Brighton. … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 5
Beth has chosen a great selection of objects for you to get your teeth stuck in to for this week’s draw. She’s had a go at a fighting cockerel, why not take a look and see if you’re inspired to … Continued
Nature Heroes of Sussex: Lynn Beun, Leader of RSPB Brighton & District Local Group
This week the Booth Museum of Natural History continues our series of interviews of the Nature Heroes of Sussex with Lynn Beun, Leader of RSPB Brighton & Hove District Local Group. These are the people who work tirelessly to help … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 4
Beth has chosen a new selection of objects this week, along with a Pavilion Garden regular. She’s also drawn them herself to inspire you to join in. Take a look. Draw Artists We are very pleased to see that … Continued
Preston Manor Walled Garden
Nature’s cycle continues at the Walled Garden at Preston Manor despite the lockdown. A haven of tranquility at the north-west corner of Preston Park, this wonderful space, looked after by a dedicated group of volunteers, is now bursting with life … Continued
