Closer to Nature

Where Nature and Civilisation Meet: My Love For Rivers

Books & Reading Adventures | Rivers & Canals

Jun 27 •

Claudia Kollschen

A Time of Reflection

About slowing down and finding joy in the smallest of things & the tiniest of steps

Jun 15 •

Claudia Kollschen

Notes From My Garden

Vibrant beauty, unexpected discoveries and magical encounters

May 31 •

Claudia Kollschen

When a Coockoo Calls, a Memory Answers

About superstitions, blackberries and always being outside

May 29 •

Claudia Kollschen

What Happened to JOY?

Where did my word for 2025 go?

May 14 •

Claudia Kollschen

Nature Diary | May 2025

A walk in the forest. The delight of rain & sun. In the garden. Fascinating insects (and a book). Calming down.

May 9 •

Claudia Kollschen

Nature Diary | April 2025

Bees looking for a room, nature waiting for rain and I find beauty in the details

Apr 26 •

Claudia Kollschen

The Beauty of the Night and the Importance of Darkness

My Month in Books | April 2025 - Special Edition: Night & Nature

Apr 20 •

Claudia Kollschen

How I Fell in Love With Birds

... only recently

Mar 7 •

Claudia Kollschen

My Favourite Places in Nature

... and why they have changed over time

Dec 9, 2024 •

Claudia Kollschen

My Love for Snow and Ice

Winter is coming! Plus my favourite reads set in the cold.

Nov 28, 2024 •

Claudia Kollschen

Closer to Nature?

In case you were wondering ...

Nov 4, 2024 •

Claudia Kollschen

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