Description

On this episode: May Day brings legends in the woods and fires on the hills as we dance to the rhythm of Spring

Found Sounds on this episode:

* a bike ride with my dad

* magpies cackling

References:

* Why are plants not black?

* Fire Weather by John Vaillant

* God Gave Me Feet For Dancing - feat. Yasmin Lacey, by Ezra Collective

* Endless Forms: The Secret World of Wasps by Seirian Sumner (I read her article on solitary wasps in a waiting room RHS magazine)

* Inspiration for the reflection on dew drops: Meadow in a Dew Drop, by Kevin Yates. This photo, along with more of Kev’s images of the Natural World, have been selected for an exhibition at Gallery PHOTIQ, Leamington Spa, and will be available to view from 11-22 Nov 2025.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:27 Step into the Green

01:18 The Magic of Spring

02:02 Spring Folklore

03:20 Why are Leaves Green?

06:03 Dewdrop Ritual

07:11 Catching Fairies

07:32 Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower

09:12 Beltane & Fire

11:22 Maypole Dancing

12:00 Time for Movement

14:07 One for Sorrow

17:00 Conclusion

Transcript: https://perilunucy.substack.com/p/08-tales-from-the-green

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