Why is Wild Blossom needed?
Research in current years is showing us the important role that nature connection has on our physical, mental and spiritual well-being as well as our ability to feel ultimately alive. Yet time spent in the natural world, especially for children, is decreasing at an alarming rate for multiple reasons, including modern technology, a loss of natural spaces, and fear of the outside.
Not only this, but the education system is failing many of our children and young people. They are not blossoming but are instead being pruned into a shape or form that is not true to them. Another way is needed.
Here at Wild Blossom, we are passionate about nature, education and wellbeing. This is why we want to offer you and your children a safe, calm and nurturing space to learn, to flower, and to reconnect to the joy of nature in our beautiful, ancient woodland.
Who are we?
Rachel
Hi, I'm Rachel. I'm an experienced Forest School and Play Leader, Early Years Practitioner and former primary teacher. My practice is guided by a love of nature and being outdoors. I have worked outdoors with children for most of my career to date, in the Outdoor and Environmental Education sector, as a Primary Teacher and in Early Years settings.
Rachel has enhanced DBS check, is outdoor and paediatric first aid trained, has Outdoor Food Hygiene L2 and is Wild blossom's safeguarding lead.
Liz
Hello, I'm Liz, and I love being outdoors! I feel so lucky to be able to do a job which enables me to spend my days, whatever the weather, in the woods. On a personal level, I feel the huge benefits of spending time outdoors, and love sharing that with people at Wild Blossom.
I am a Wellbeing in Nature Practitioner and also teach mindfulness in schools. I am a huge believer in the many benefits that nature can have on people and feel passionately that young people have the opportunity to connect (or reconnect) with nature. https://www.healthyyoungmindswales.co.uk/
I love working with children and young people, and really enjoy connecting with their families at the sessions.
Gill
Coming soon
Liz
Coming soon
“If children grow up not knowing about nature and appreciating it, they will not understand it, and if they don’t understand it, they won’t protect it, and if they don’t protect it, who will?”
Sir David Attenborough