Vicky Bowskill

How Can Art Save Meadows? Find out in this lovely article by @openuniversity.bsky.social team @artandecology.bsky.social, @vickybowskill.bsky.social and our own Emma Rothero 👇

(Image: ‘Long Mead in Late June’, by Julia Loken)

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"If we learn to read landscapes through art – as records, symbols and visions – we may discover that saving meadows is not only a scientific challenge, but also a cultural one" @vickybowskill.bsky.social @openarc.bsky.social
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Hand-drawn sketch that reads 'Merry Doodlemas, Love Vicky' with a cartoon robin and a stick person and snowman decorating a tree.

A big thank you to all the fabulous humans who have been a part of my 2025. 🙏 I hope this season brings you plenty of rest, joy, and whatever you need most right now. 💤🎨

Wishing you all a Merry Doodlemas and I look forward to everything that 2026 has to offer. See you there! 🎄✨✏️

Photos of zine-making worksheets and process drawings.

Brilliant #zine making workshop at the 2nd BEYOND event last night. All about about broadening the engagement of young people in environmental sciences, the theme for last night was sustainable diets for health & environment. Zines, cycle-powered smoothies & dinner from the community fridge! 🍽️🌍✏️🚴

SketchNote summary of the post by Vicky Bowskill

SketchNote summary of the post by Vicky Bowskill

SketchNote summary of the post by Vicky Bowskill

Brilliant 3 days at #Communicate2025. From social media and AI, to green funding, urban nature and storytelling. The ever-changing landscape of environmental communications is a dynamic place. Lots to think about as we head towards 2026! 🌍
#SketchNote #SciComm

SketchNote summary of the post by Vicky Bowskill

Great first day at #Communicate2025 today! The theme this year is 'Against the Odds'. Check out my #SketchNote summary from today 🎨

Cover of eBook titled 'PLANET4B UK Case Study. Biodiversity Insights: transformational change doodle stories'. Illustrated by Dr Vicky Bowskill

PLANET4B UK Case Study. Biodiversity Insights: transformational change doodle stories. A collection of personal stories, reflections, and lived experiences exploring how people from racially minoritised backgrounds connect with nature and biodiversity in the UK. 🍃

Read it inklusivenature.com?p=2729

Thank you! 🙏

SketchNote summary of the Feelgood Forest Bathing course expereince

🌳 Forest Bathing is all about experiencing nature with all your senses, on your own terms wherever you are.

I'm delighted to be able to offer my followers a 10% discount on this 8 week CPD course with code VICKY10% at checkout 🍃🌳

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Thank you!! 😁

Cartoon and photo montage summarising the post.

Thrilled to share that my work has been recognised with 2 new awards!! 🏆✨

ILLUSTRATION ARTIST of the year 2025-26
Prestige Awards London & South East (2nd year in a row!)

EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ADVOCACY - UK
2025 Global Excellence Awards

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Happy #GeodiversityDay folks! Check it out 👇🎨

Doodle of Druids Oak at Burnham Beeches

Vicky sitting on a felled tree and doodling in a sketchbook

It's been a busy month working on various projects that bring together people, research & nature through art. More to follow on those 🎨🍃

On Tues I found a pocket of time in my happy place: doodling in the forest 🌳✏️

I highly recommend their lemon drizzle cake too! 🍰🍋

#sketchnote #forestbathing

Group photo of 20 or so community members standing on the grass

Amazing time on the Creative Community Fellows retreat last week! Huge thanks to @derbymuseums.bsky.social and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for the opportunity. Lots more to come out of this 🎨✨🍃

Visual summary of the linked page

Have you ever thought about how artists and scientist view the world? 🌍👀 Find out more about this @openuniversity.bsky.social research & download the illustrated leaflet 🎨👇
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#SciArt #SciComm

SketchNote summary of the event by Vicky Bowskill

I had a fab day creating this #SketchNote at the @openuniversity.bsky.social Challenge Us! Showcase on Monday. An inspiring collection of projects, displays, talks & conversations showcasing the power of collaboration between charities, businesses and academia in tackling real-world challenges ✨🌍🎨

SketchNote of the event

I enjoyed today’s @conservoptimism.bsky.social webinar: “From Stories to Systems: How Storytelling Can Influence Policy”, with a special focus on how African youth voices are shaping conservation policy and action🌍🍃

#SketchNote #SciComm #BiophilicConversations #StorytellingForChange

SketchNote of the event

It begins! We had a warm and inclusive welcome from the Creative Communities Fellowship team this afternoon. With the upcoming residentials, coaching and jamouts, the next few months are going to rock! ✨🎉🎨🍃

A brilliant blog about a fantastic & meaningful day of celebration & connection. Honoured to have been a part of it 🍃

A brilliant blog about a fantastic & meaningful day of celebration & connection. Honoured to have been a part of it 🍃

Thanks Sara! ✨

SketchNote from the course

Had a fab time this week becoming a Mental Health First Aider with @openuniversity.bsky.social & @mhfaengland.bsky.social . It is so important to normalise talking skilfully about mental health, especially amongst minoritised communities. Highly recommended! 🍃🧠👇
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#SketchNote

UK Creative Community Fellows Welcomes 20 New Leaders Using Arts to Transform Communities » NAS United Kingdom – Derby Museums, The Bowes Museum and NAS are proud to announce the…

I'm excited to be a part of this year's Creative Community Fellows! Can't wait to get started on this creative, changemaking adventure 👇✨🎨
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Photo of letter to be posted

I'm just off out for a spot of nature connection and to post my 4th and final letter to this year's #STEMpenpal with Letters to a Prescientist.

It's been lovely getting to know a keen young future scientist and sharing experiences. I highly recommend doing it!

Sketchnote summary of the Sustainability Research Fesitval

Great Sustainability Research Festival at The Open University this week! We heard from staff across the OU to explore what is working well & find new opps for future work. It's also a great chance to catch up with friends! 👇🎨🌍
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#SciComm #SciArt #engagedresearch

Visual summary of linked blog post

Mitti Matters in the Meadow. Find out about this doodle-powered collaboration that saw school groups, practitioners and community groups helping to shape future research on #floodplain meadows by co-creating a funding bid 🎨🌼✏️ 👇
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#SciComm #SciArt #engagedresearch

Screenshot from the linked webpage for Conservation NOW

#EarthDay2025 is all about the Power of Collective Action. It's an appropriate time for Inklusive Nature to have joined @Conservation Optimism's Network Of Optimists #ConservationNOW community! Together we can do more 🌍🍃💚💪

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Pillowy mounds of freshly plucked dandelion petals, destined to be dandelion syrup. I love this spring treat 🍯🤤. Of course I made sure to leave plenty of blooms for the bees 🐝🌱☀️

Inklusion in the Chilterns Dadima’s stroll through the Chilterns was the perfect antidote to a late night home, after six hours in a train from Glasgow with noisy rugby fans. It had been a short night but I felt revive…

Another lovely Dadima's walk @vickybowskill.bsky.social campaignerkate.wordpress.com/2025/03/18/i...

Thank you Kate for a lovely blog. Such a joy to walk with you 🙏🍃