Personal Projects from Nature Resources

Through my client work, I often help communicate why protecting the natural world matters, but sometimes I want to do that bit more between projects.

My own front garden is a patch of mud that, until very recently, was unloved by the house’s previous owner. As autumn’s leaves piled up on it, but I was spending my free time renovating the house itself, I looked into whether it can be beneficial to just leave them (pun absolutely intended).

What I found, through evidence shared by the Wildlife Trust, was that leaving fallen leaves isn’t just acceptable, but actively supports local wildlife and improves soil health for future gardening. It felt like the kind of practical, research-backed insight more people should have access to!

So, instead of raking, I created a clear visual summary of the findings: an infographic translating written research into an accessible, easy-to-share format.

Following on from this, I spent another quiet afternoon exploring one of the UK’s most misunderstood urban neighbours: pigeons. Until recently, I hadn’t realised that pigeons exist in our cities because of human activity, and that their reputation as pests is a modern misconception.

Using information from an RSPB blog post, I created a concise graphic summary that first draws people in with humour, then uses evidence to highlight pigeons’ resilience, adaptability, and distinct behaviours, while challenging some myths.

This kind of illustrated, research-informed infographic is part of an ongoing series, where I translate trusted nature resources into clear, bitesize visual explanations. I’ll continue to add to and update this collection over time.