The Nature Pocket Calendar 2026.

The little calendar that does more than just keep track of your appointments.

The Nature Pocket Calendar has been my constant companion for many years, and in my opinion, it is a natural 'must-have' if you love following animal and plant life throughout the year.

First and foremost, it is of course a calendar, with weekdays and months. But it doesn’t stop there; this delightful calendar includes lots of exciting information both for each month and for each day.
You can also find information about hunting seasons, recreational fishing, wildlife, rules for moving around in nature, foraging tips, and much, much more.

Each year special topics are covered at the end of the book, where you have previously been able to read about the church owl, bats, the golden eagle, etc.
This year (2026) it’s flint fossils on Danish beaches, Danish bees and flowers, stories about GPS tracking of storks, bird ringing, and the knowledge gained from it.

Each month has a nice introductory description, as well as a small note for each day.

For example, it writes about:

August 27 - 2026

The wrinkled rose’s ripe, orange-red rose hips can be made into delicious jam, syrup, tea, and juice.

The sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 20:18, the day has shortened by 3 hours and 19 minutes.
The moon sets at 04:51 and rises again at 20:04.

About May 2026, it says among other things (there is a whole page - this is just a short excerpt of the text);

In May, the forest edges show all shades of green, only interrupted by the white bloom of flowering trees. Birdsong is at its peak, and this month the last migratory birds arrive, completing the bird chorus.

So it’s packed with exciting and useful information!

You will find everything from:
Star charts, astronomical concepts, when to expect meteor showers.
Hunting & hunting seasons, information about recreational and sport fishing.
Wind strength table.
Postal codes and cities in Denmark.
What to do if you hit an animal, and who to contact.
Information about moving around in Danish forests.

The list is long!

I look forward to its release every year – because it is a little 'nature work in itself', and in my opinion worth every penny.
But if you only get it in September, you still get full value for your money, as it can do so much more than just keep track of your appointments.

Pages: 304
Dimensions: 11 x 14.5 x 1.8 cm.
Weight: 230 g.
Hardcover.

The publisher writes:

This year the daily texts teem with flowers, butterflies, frogs, moose, squirrels, owls, storks, and many more. A sea of species! – and you will also find this in the large community arter.dk, where everyone interested in nature is welcome. Here you have the opportunity to upload pictures of your finds and get species names added, read about Danish species, and participate in events and communities such as "Find Spring". Join in! Daniel Ellerød Larsen and Anders Tøttrup explain how.

Fossils

Every single walk on the beach offers at least one flint fossil and a strange stone that comes home in your pocket. But what is it and how old are they really? Why can we find so many in our small, flat country? Geologist Bo Pagh Schultz explains.

Bees and flowers

Lene Sanderhoff has ventured into the topic of bees and flowers. She tells about the partnership between plants and pollinators, which began many millions of years ago and has over time created countless clever arrangements in the exchange: pollen and nectar for pollination.

Storks

Thanks to the Danish Natural History Museum and the Stork Association Denmark has once again become a land of storks. Marie Ranum Damhus, Freja Top, Hans Skov, and Kasper Thorup tell what GPS tracking of Danish stork chicks from 2021-2024 has revealed about the Danish storks’ migration patterns and their challenges in the winter quarters.

Cetti’s warbler and many other finds

The team from the Bird Ringing Administration again presents a collection of exciting rediscovery stories. Some birds impress by traveling thousands of kilometers every spring and autumn. Another bird holds the record for marsh tits by moving only 14 km! And then there are those where it’s enough just to show up: Cetti’s warbler, a new species for Denmark, caught and ringed at Skagen Bird Observatory in 2025. So remember to bring your binoculars when you go for a walk, so you can check birds and bird rings. You never know...

All articles are richly illustrated.