Connect to Nature

28/09/2025

On a recent trip in Monty the Motorhome I fulfilled one of my nature bucket-list items which was to walk down a Holloway. These are ancient paths that are sunken but not formed by engineering but can be formed by erosion from traffic. They are usually then surrounded by a tree arch forming the most beautiful circular path to walk on and notice nature. In this case it is the Halnaker Tree Tunnel in gorgeous West Sussex. Originally part of the Roman road from London to Chichester not only can you appreciate nature but also think about all those who have trodden there before you.

21/04/2025

Next Saturday, 26th April is Whistlewood's Fantastic Earth Day celebration and I am facilitating a Forest Bathing taster walk. Come along for your free! connection with nature. So much more on offer and lots of Have a go experiences at this wonderful event.
Book your free place through https://whistlewoodcommon.org/product/whistlewood-earth-day-ish-celebration-26-april-2025/

Next Saturday, 26th April, 1-4 is our lovely big Whistlewood celebration of Earth Day and our King's Award for Voluntary Service success. There are lots of have-a-go experiences and something for everyone, charges for some experiences but entry is free so come and find out what is going on at Whistlewood Common and explore the site.
Book your free entry ticket online, and find more information on our website. Also lots of information on our activities on our page. https://whistlewoodcommon.org/product/whistlewood-earth-day-ish-celebration-26-april-2025/

15/04/2025

On my travels in Boris the Van, I always love to seek out a tree or 2. These are some of the beauties - famous or otherwise. The Yew Trees at St Edwards Church, Stow-on-the-Wold are said to have influenced Tolkien Doors of Durin, a Yew tree so huge that you can sit in it at the church at Much Marcle and the most gorgeous row of Beech trees on a walk in the Peak District Darwin Forest Area.

16/03/2025

Why not have a go at Pareidolia or seeing shapes in the clouds. Wrap up warm, lie down in a spot you are drawn to and look up to the sky. How often do you give yourself the time and space to do that?