Tag Archives: Flanders

The climate update – exotics in extreme heat

Posted on August 9, 2021 by lembrechtsjonas

In ‘The Climate Update’ gives Arne Ven, climate change advisor in the Global Change Ecology center of the University of Antwerp, us a recap of the news – good and bad – about climate change. Part 11 is about heat … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged Climate, climate change, Ecology, Flanders, Invasive species, Outdoors, Plants, Science, Urban heat island | Leave a comment

Grey day in the field

Posted on March 10, 2021 by lembrechtsjonas

Yesterday, we spent a pretty grey day in the east of Flanders to dig up microclimate loggers. The view: heavy clouds on top of the shades of brown provided by the late-winter heathland, as is so typical for the region. … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged CNidT, Ecology, Flanders, Hiking, Microclimate, Nature, Outdoors, Science | Leave a comment

Small forests, big benefits

Posted on January 10, 2021 by lembrechtsjonas

Since I started hiking along Flemish backroads with my little girl – our favourite activity – we got to meet already lots of little patches of forest in a matrix of agriculture. I must say: nothing pleases me more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged Dad, Ecology, Flanders, Forests, Hiking, Nature, Nature photography, Outdoor photography, Outdoors, Science | Leave a comment

The rollercoaster

Posted on January 8, 2021 by lembrechtsjonas

The rollercoaster has left for the wildest ride of 2021! In a little bit over 2 weeks, we’ll do something crazy: we’re launching are massive citizen science project to measure heat and drought in over 5000 Flemish gardens, nature reserves … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Tagged Citizen science, Climate, climate change, CNidT, Ecology, Flanders, Gardens, Nature, Outdoors | 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 →

Posted in Belgium, General | Tagged Agriculture, Belgium, Culture, Ecology, Flanders, Nature, Netherlands, Outdoors, Rural, Urban | Leave a comment

Microclimate in the city

Posted on July 15, 2020 by lembrechtsjonas

Summer 2020 is now in full swing, and that means our trial for our garden microclimate project is in full swing! Let me guide you through some of the plans with some awesome pictures: We use these set-ups from Leuven.cool … Continue reading →