In an attempt to escape a tragic incident on a train the other day, I ventured 82 degrees north and wrote about a bear who met a whale...thanks to the brilliantly talented photog Roie Galitz for capturing a moment of nature's magic for us all to be prompted by! open.substack.com/pub/sophiepa...

People of Devon, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and I are in conversation about birds, landscape and belonging @thebookery.bsky.social, 13th November. Lots of Devon places are in the book, and crows, lots of crows! Join us! Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cre... #authorevent #naturewriting

I was recently given a gift of a book, all about symbiotic relationships. It’s perfect, curled up in front of a fire, heaven. @sophiepavs.bsky.social

their sex is (literally) on fire  they can feel fire from 50 miles away  they thrive where others flee  what else can fire chasers teach us about resilience in the face of the flames? open.substack.com/pub/sophiepa...

So chuffed that THOTH is top of the list of @nature.com best science books - with a lovely review highlighting details so many have missed…thank you!

My latest essay and first piece for the one and only atmos.earth - whose work colliding culture with climate is a force to be reckoned with and greatly admire. Loved working with the talented editorial team on this one, and thanks to Juul Kraijer for stunning artwork! atmos.earth/science-and-...

Our latest episode of Climate Conversations looks at climate & nature. @weatheralex.bsky.social talks to science communicator @sophiepavs.bsky.social about the role of parasites and the part they play in balancing energy flow in ecosystems - crucial for resilience. 👀youtu.be/w5eIHZK-8ug

what can parasites teach people about living more sustainably? more than you might think! @sophiepavs.bsky.social with a nice one for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪

The latest episode of Climate Conversations looks at how our changing climate is impacting nature. @weatheralex.bsky.social talks to @sophiepavs.bsky.social on the role of symbiotic relationships in the overall health of the ecosystem and how these are changing. 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5eI...

Nominations so far:

EVENT | Don't miss @sophiepavs.bsky.social talking all about nature's power couples at the British Science Festival next week! 📆 12 September 🕜 1.30pm 📍 Kazimier Gardens, Liverpool And did we mention it's completely FREE? Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4mNETzk @britsciassoc.bsky.social

We have 3 copies of @sophiepavs.bsky.social's @wainwrightprize.bsky.social-longlisted 'To Have or To Hold: Nature's Hidden Relationships' to give away on this afternoon's newsletter, courtesy of @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social. Make sure you're subscribed to the mailing list for entry details!

Congratulations Sophie!! We're thrilled to see To Have or To Hold on the longlist for Conservation Writing 🎉

An honour to receive another longlisting in the prestigious Conservation Writing category for @wainwrightprize.bsky.social - this time for TO HAVE OR TO HOLD! This book felt dangerous, risky, at times utterly impossible. Thrilled to join such powerhouse writers in the nominations!

I’m delighted that my book THE LIE OF THE LAND has been longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing. It’s an honour to be on a longlist alongside @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social & many others! wainwrightprize.com/news/longlis... @wainwrightprize.bsky.social

The afternoon session begins at @wildlifefestival.bsky.social with @charliebingham.bsky.social in conversation with @sophiepavs.bsky.social about her brilliant book The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds.

Cuckmere Wildlife Festival starts today! 🎉 There's an absolutely amazing line-up of speakers - including @tonyjuniper.bsky.social and @sophiepavs.bsky.social this afternoon - and you can still get tickets at the link below to join us 👇 www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com/buy-tickets

Come to beautiful Cuckmere Haven to see @kneppwilding.bsky.social @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social @davegoulson.bsky.social @charliebingham.bsky.social @tonyjuniper.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social and others incl. me this weekend. Tickets now discounted 25%! #wildlifefestival

Just two days to go but there's still Festival tickets available for this Friday 27th and Saturday 28th. Two days to go. Two days. 20% discount too. Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cuckmere-w...

It's nearly www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com time! A repost would be lovely. @davegoulson.bsky.social @charliebingham.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social @marklynas.bsky.social

A fascinating author conversation with @sophiepavs.bsky.social at @thebookery.bsky.social this evening You can find out more about Sophie’s latest from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social at www.bloomsbury.com/uk/to-have-o...

We have a genuinely stellar line-up for your enjoyment. On Friday 27 June, confirmed speakers at @wildlifefestival.bsky.social are @tweetisaurus.bsky.social, @marklynas.bsky.social, @charliebingham.bsky.social, @sophiepavs.bsky.social and @tonyjuniper.bsky.social.

Very much looking forward to speaking at Cuckmere Wildlife Festival this month alongside amazing authors like @sophiepavs.bsky.social and @drmjwarren.bsky.social and many more! Tickets available now! @wildlifefestival.bsky.social #Nature #Festival #Wildlife #Author

really excited to be sharing a stage with such luminaries as @katebradbury.bsky.social @davegoulson.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social @charliebingham.bsky.social @marklynas.bsky.social @drmjwarren.bsky.social - I would definitely buy a ticket if I was not already speaking!

This Friday!! Speaking at the legendary @thebookery.bsky.social 😍 Booking essential…please come! 🫶 thebookery.org.uk/event/sophie...

Did you catch @sophiepavs.bsky.social on Radio 4's Start the Week on Monday talking all about To Have or To Hold? You can listen back now at the below link 👇 www.bbc.com/audio/play/m...

Similarly, a valuable contribution to our present ‘post-Anthropocene’ deliberations—& the rhapsodies to our ‘decentred’ integration with the natural order to which they have recently given rise—might be @sophiepavs.bsky.social reminder that ‘symbiosis’ can be alien, parasitic, grotesque

An intriguing & informative episode of BBCRadio4 #bbcstw proving again that popular science can communicate complex & original arguments. @adamrutherford.bsky.social talks to @marcusdusautoy.bsky.social @sophiepavs.bsky.social & Alfred Haft www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

A global survey of microplastics in ocean water reveals that the tiny particles are prevalent throughout the water column, which could harm marine ecosystems and affect carbon storage in the deep sea.

BRISTOLIANS! @sophiepavs.bsky.social, @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social & I are at @smallcitybookshop.bsky.social this Thursday eve, talking about the tightrope line between care and control of the environment. Do join us! www.thesmallcitybookshop.co.uk/event-detail...

Morning! I’m bringing THOTH and symbiosis to the panel on BBC Radio 4 Start The Week this morning 📻🦀 Live at 0900 BST 👀

Great interview about nature's symbiotic relationships with @sophiepavs.bsky.social with @cerysmatthews.bsky.social on @bbcradio6musicbot.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Looking forward to reading the new @sophiepavs.bsky.social book: To have or to hold. Absolutely loved her first book ‘Forget Me Not’ 🌱 I couldn’t put it down!

Had to go to four different #book shops but finally found a copy of @sophiepavs.bsky.social 's book! 🤩 @forwhatitsearth.bsky.social

'A masterpiece' Joanna Lumley It's publication day for To Have or To Hold! 🎉 This fascinating book from @sophiepavs.bsky.social explores eight extraordinary symbiotic relationships and what we can learn from them about our own relationship with the natural world. Grab your copy now!

Great to join @sophiepavs.bsky.social for the launch of her new book TO HAVE OR TO HOLD, a brilliant exploration of symbiosis and parasitism in nature! Buy it here: linktr.ee/sophiepavelle One chapter is about the symbiotic lichen tree lungwort - pic below is of the lichen geeks at the launch 😉

Join us to celebrate the launch of @sophiepavs.bsky.social's new book To Have or to Hold at Stanfords Bookshop in London next Thursday! 📆 8th May 🕖 7.00pm 📍 Stanfords London Tickets just £7! Book your place now: bit.ly/4iLlYlE

Very excited to be taking part in this Bristol event @smallcitybookshop.bsky.social w/ @sophiepavs.bsky.social & @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social, chaired by Marianna Dudley! www.thesmallcitybookshop.co.uk/event-detail...

💥1 MONTH UNTIL PUBLICATION💥 I made a film with the incredible Sourcy Film to introduce you to the wilder weirder darker world of nature’s hidden relationships… ⚡️pre-order⚡️below to secure your copy - let’s get symbiosis into the public domain! 👇🏼 @chiffchat.bsky.social linktr.ee/sophiepavelle

A bloody good day for beavers 🤎 (I think? looking forward to hearing from you directly on this, Defra ?) 🙃 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As much as we want to protect our pets, the insecticides we use have devastating and widespread effects on our environments. 🐕🐈🐩🐝🪺🐣 In addition to explaining the problem and the evidence, @sophiepavs.bsky.social considers ways to limit or mitigate usage and exposures. 👇

Flea treatments are turning our pets into an environmental hazard – there has to be a better way. Thank-you for this @sophiepavs.bsky.social

There is power for change, in our poisonous hands PET OWNERS: my latest for The Guardian - out today - how our beloved pets are harming nature - how we can help. This piece was a huge challenge to write - the evidence is overwhelming, startling, undeniable. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Thrilled to have @waterstones.bsky.social support THOTH pre-publication - with ✨25% off✨ pre-orders between now and Monday! #WPreorder Order here if you fancy a book on nature’s devilish and luminous ways of living…: www.waterstones.com/book/to-have...

We are absolutely thrilled to be publishing Sophie's incredible second book and to share its stunning cover with you! Get your pre-orders in now.

⭐️COVER REVEAL⭐️ My second book TO HAVE OR TO HOLD is now available for💥PRE-ORDER💥 linktr.ee/tohaveortohold It’s an honour to soon be your narrator and introduce you to nature’s hidden relationships which are wilder, weirder, darker, more essential than you can imagine 🌍 @chiffchat.bsky.social

Powerful insights from this astonishing research on the elephant in the room…led by @imogennapper.bsky.social 💫☄️ www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...

Thrilled to see THOTH flagged as a 2025 highlight for Western Mail this week! 🫣🎊

🌊 PhD opportunity: Strategic Optimisation of AI/ML-based Metocean Forecasts. 💡Work on real-world scientific challenges in operational oceanography, while contributing to a more sustainable future. 📆 Close: January 13, 2025. 👉 Apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...