Category Archives: Belgium

Welcoming Stijn

Posted on October 19, 2020 by lembrechtsjonas

Last week, we had a new PhD candidate starting in the lab! His name is Stijn, and he is here to pull our fabulous citizen science project ‘CurieuzeNeuzen in de Tuin’, in which we will measure summer heat and drought … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged climate change, Drought, Ecology, Gardening, Gardens, Microclimate, Outdoors, Science | Leave a comment

A fresh look on nature

Posted on September 21, 2020 by lembrechtsjonas

Introducing the world to a child gives conflicting feelings. On the one hand, there is a feeling of doom: how do I dare adding another child to this deteriorating world, without asking her if she wants to live in it … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged Baby, Biodiversity, GR, Hiking, Nature, Nature photography, Natureornot, Outdoors, Parenting | 3 Comments

Heather

Posted on August 31, 2020 by lembrechtsjonas

Finally got another field day again – they really are scarce and far between nowadays. But what a field day it was: heading back to Flanders’ most beautiful heathland to harvest our temperature loggers we have been hiding there for … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, General | Tagged Ecology, Global change, Heathland, Hiking, Landscape photography, Nature, Outdoors, Plant photography, Plants, Science | Leave a comment

Scouting locations

Posted on August 17, 2020 by lembrechtsjonas

Roamed through Flanders’ villages today in a search for scenic film locations! Stars of the show: our non-native plant invaders that are – secretly ànd out in the open – taking over our urban nature. I got invited by Flanders’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, General | Tagged Ecology, Fieldwork, Invasive plants, Landscape photography, Nature, Nature photography, Science | 2 Comments

Gezocht: meningen over natuur!

Posted on July 30, 2020 by lembrechtsjonas

Waar ligt voor u de grens tussen natuur en cultuur? Ecologen van de Universiteit Antwerpen willen graag uw* mening over UW definitie van natuur in deze snel veranderende wereld. Beantwoord hun vragen op http://www.natureornot.be! *Als je in Vlaanderen of Nederland … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, General | Tagged Buitenleven, Cultuur, Ecologie, Natuur, Nederland, Vlaanderen | Leave a comment

Wanted: opinions about nature!

Posted on July 30, 2020 by lembrechtsjonas

Where would you draw the line between nature and culture? Ecologists from the University of Antwerp would like your* opinion on YOUR definition of nature in this rapidly changing world. Answer their questions now via http://www.natureornot.be! *If you’re living in … Continue reading →