April 14, 2021

Stepping back in time…the enigmatic cart ruts of Clapham Junction

The densest intensity of cart ruts in the Maltese Islands is located at Clapham Junction, locally known as Misraħ Għar Il-Kbir and located very close to […]
April 4, 2021

Flying mammals in a cave

The Maltese Islands are home to seven species of bats whilst five other species are irregular migrants. Bats are often found in caves, however the disturbance […]
March 8, 2021

The two gladiolus flower species

Often considered as an ornamental plant, the Gladiolus produces elegant long flower spikes appearing in a wide array of vibrant colours.  The genus Gladiolus contains about […]
February 4, 2021

Living inside caves – The Għar Il-Kbir complex close to Dingli Cliffs

Throughout history, human populations have adapted to their natural environment for human habitation. In fact, the excavation of subterranean areas as caves and grottos has been […]
January 12, 2021

Rubble walls and our rural heritage

Dotting the typical Maltese rural landscape is the Rubble wall (Ħajt tas-sejjieħ). This wall has been featured in the Maltese Islands since the time of the […]
December 2, 2020

A historical aspect of Dingli Cliffs – Agricultural fields down Dingli Cliffs

The origin of agricultural practices in Malta could be as old as the presence of man. Neolithic people were committed to agricultural life, and this is […]
November 15, 2020

The rich ecological diversity of the karstic plateaux of Dingli Cliffs

Whilst enjoying the outdoors environment of the Maltese Islands, walkers can encounter numerous landscapes which have been moulded through the effects of geology and time, along […]
October 2, 2020

The Bronze Age settlement of Wardija San Ġorġ – one of earliest defensive wall systems in Malta

The first defensive settlements in the Maltese Islands date back to the Bronze Age, between 2400BC and 800BC. After the collapse of the Temples culture, the […]
September 2, 2020

Sweet Alyssum flower blooms all year round

The Sweet Alyssum, often referred to as the Sweet Alison (Buttuniera, Lobularia maritima) is a low-growing flowering plant, from the mustard family (Brassicaeae) of cabbage, broccoli, […]