Field Notes is a newsletter about the human relationship with the natural world, explored largely through my own photography (and Mary Oliver poetry).

I also have another publication, Wonder Rooms, which focuses exclusively on the history of science communication via printed media.

What to expect?

I share science & conservation photo essays on the work of scientists in the lab and field, travel & lifestyle photo essays of my own adventures in Scotland, the Netherlands and further afield, and weekly notes on life, nature & the anthropocene.

My aim is to keep all these things free forever so if you enjoy Field Notes you can support me by subscribing, sharing with a likeminded friend, or consider becoming a paid supporter (I’m working on some nice little extras that will be just for us).

Who am I?

My name is Molly Wilders (she/her). I’m a photographer, science communicator and zine-maker.

Born and raised in Scotland, my childhood was spent wandering the halls of the National Museum, looking for insects in the garden, and reading books in every spare moment in-between. Nothing much has changed since.

Through my work I aim to fuel curiosity and ethical exploration of the natural world. Whether that’s to be found in dark corners of natural history museums, in the work of scientists in the lab or field, on travels into the wilderness, or even with a cup of tea and a book at home.