In our latest Planet PK blog, we discuss our work with Penwith Landscape Partnership, Cornwall AONB and Cornwall Council in supporting the West Penwith application aiming to become an International Dark Sky Park.
Wave Action – Young Curator Blog
In our latest Planet PK blog, we look at the recent swell in Cornwall, and the potentially devastating effect these swells can have on our coastal landscape and coastal communities.
The Stonechat – Young Curator Blog
In our latest Planet PK blog, Young Curator Maeve Cushla observes the wintering birds that visit the valley and in particular the stonechat.
The Red Fox – Young Curator Blog
In this weeks Planet PK blog, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, observes the nocturnal behaviour of the red fox, as captured on our wildlife camera.
Buzzards – Young Curator Blog
In our latest Planet PK blog, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, observes the common buzzard, the most frequent bird of prey in Porthcurno valley.
Protecting our coasts – Young Curator Blog
In the fifth of our Planet PK blogs, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, looks at how we can protect our coasts from pollution through careful consideration of what we purchase, take to, and safely remove from a day at the beach.
Badger Behaviour – Young Curator Blog
In the fourth of our Planet PK blogs, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, watches and learns about nocturnal badger behaviour, as captured on our wildlife camera.
Microlife at Porthcurno – Young Curator Blog
In the third of our Planet PK blogs, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, explores the leafy debris of the valley and unearths the microlife that lives beneath.
Grey Seals – Young Curator Blog
In the second of our Planet PK blogs, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, writes of her experience filming the grey seals that visit Porthcurno.
Kids in Museums – Young Curator Blog
As the museum is closed for lockdown 2, Maeve Cushla, our Young Curator, spent this week photographing and researching the local songbirds around Porthcurno valley for the Kids in Museums takeover day.
Marine Awareness Day with British Divers Marine Life Rescue
Museum Takeover Day Telegraph Museum Porthcurno has teamed up with the British Divers Marine Life Rescue to raise awareness for the protection of marine wildlife. The BDMLR will be ‘taking over’ the museum both onsite and online, with information about the charity’s work. They will also be showcasing the different ways members of the public