May 18, 2021
Economy built upon Ecology
“What would it be like, i wondered to live with that heightened sensitivity to the lives given for ours? To consider the tree in the Kleenex, the algae in the toothpaste, the oaks in the floor, the grapes in the wine; to follow back the thread of life in everything and pay it respect? Once you start, it’s hard to stop, and you begin to feel yourself awash in gifts”. R.W Kimmerer 2013 Our current
May 18, 2021
Transformative Learning into a new Paradigm
As a young woman of 19 years, I joined Friends of the Earth in Manchester in 1989 as joint Rainforest Group Coordinator. We had all the research about the link between the timber products on sale in our stores and the cutting down of the Forests. We were passionate, young, and had big dreams. It was an exciting and hopeful time, the first ever Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro was held in 1992, when
I have been working with young people outdoors since 1989. I have always been in awe of how visually beautiful the natural world is, and that it is impossible for a human to recreate this. Of all the things we are capable of, the natural diversity that this planet offers never fails to amaze me! I have been involved in ‘education’ in one way or another for a long time and have focused my career
May 18, 2021
Spring is on its way
Spring, Easter, Holiday. Lying down in the field enjoying the sun, longer days, barbecues, juicy fruits on their ways, salads, long walk on sunny days, runs during sunset, the smell of blossom in the air… What does your brain come up when spring is coming? The sunshine shining, bringing warm days, flowers and buds release the smell of spring. Everywhere green and other bright colours are slowly taking over the natural landscape. Winter has come
May 18, 2021
Whose Tracks? Answers here!
Did you have fun with the kids guessing who made the tracks on our recent activity sheet? Click here to view our answer sheet! Keep your eye on our emails to download the next FREE activity sheet – coming soon just in time for the Easter break. Packed with quizzes, games and guess the egg! Need Easter holiday ideas? Why not come along to our family day on 7th April. Fun in the woods for the
May 18, 2021
Holiday, Family Activities and Camps
Keep your family entertained this Easter by attending our holiday and family days! We offer bespoke days in the Sussex countryside aimed at getting your children outdoors to learn new skills, make things, meet new people and have fun whilst enjoying the great outdoors. Please note spaces are limited so please get in touch to secure your place! Don’t forget we also offer family camps and summer camps for children during the school holidays – early booking
Learning with Nature. Beautifully presented as a ‘how-to’ guide to inspire children, Learning with Nature is aimed at families, schools, youth groups and anyone working with children. The blurb tells me the activities are suitable for ages 3 to 16 and will help develop practical skills, awareness and respect for the natural world. An initial flick through reveals great images and a layout of activities that is easy to follow. The introduction gives context in
May 18, 2021
This is what we call a friendly book launch.
Were you in Lewes’s Waterstone on Friday the 30th of January? If you were there, I hope you enjoyed it and had a wonderful evening. The bookshop was crowded with people coming to support our nature-based work, and yes, it was an emotional moment! Kids, parents, grandparents, politicians, environmentalists and teachers all came to enjoy the official launch of ‘Learning With Nature‘ a book that we hope will have a positive impact on current and future generations. The authors