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13/09/2026

05/09/2026

Good morning and welcome to the wonderful Winkworth Arboretum NT. I am lucky to leading a group of ten in a forest bathing session very soon. Have a lovely weekend

22/06/2026

19/06/2026

A Nature Day Treat - An Outdoor Adventure for Young Explorers 6-10 year olds
Thursday 6 August 2026
10am - 3pm
Windmill Tea Rooms, Wimbledon Common
SW19 5NQ

www.connectwiththeforest.com

This Nature Day is designed to support what your child is already learning in school through the PSHE curriculum (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic education).

Through outdoor play, creativity, movement, and quiet moments, we aim to help you and your children explore:

Tools to express and understand emotions: Discover how time in nature can help everyone feel calmer and happier. Simple nature-based ideas and techniques to help manage stress and big emotions that you can use at home.

New friends and increased confidence: Enjoy fun in a supportive environment, shared activities that give you space to be heard, listen, and connect.

Nature-inspired creativity: Create a picture, message or story using natural resources.

Differences and similarities in nature: Simple examples of how nature uses differences and similarities to thrive.

Activities

• Guided Nature Trail – sensory and observant exercises to foster internal calm

• Nature Art – grounded in nature-inspired imagination

• Guided communication – journaling, poetry to unearth emotional awareness & aid expression

• Author-led activities -conversation and exploration of key themes from The Forest’s Secret book

Bonus Book
As well as discovering and experiencing time in nature. All Nature Day Retreat participants will take home a memento of the day by receiving a signed copy of Nigel Grimes’ children’s book: The Forest’s Secret - Helping Children Discover the Magic of Nature (RRP £12.99). Designed to inspire mindfulness, sensory awareness, outdoor exploration and a love for nature, this beautifully illustrated story helps children slow down, connect with nature and carry calm and joy into their everyday lives. Packed with a picture story, engaging activities, practical tips and illustrations, it’s the perfect way for families to bring the forest’s peace into daily life

Reassurance

Leaders Angie and Nigel are first aid-trained and DBS checked and will be supported by a DBS checked and First Aid trained assistant

15/06/2026

Come and have a fun time at Your Space Community Nursery, Sutton this weekend, 20-21 June. Entry is free. I will have a stall and I will also be reading my The Forest's Secret book and leading a couple of nature connection activities on the Saturday 20th.

26/05/2026

Early start to find some coolness

02/05/2026

Following some lovely family reading and nature connection sessions at Morden Hall Park, I have been invited to repeat the sessions at the stunning Claremont Landscape Garden NT.
Wednesday 27 May 10.30-11.30, Noon-1pm, 2-3pm.

If you have children or grandchildren aged 3-9 and love nature and feeling relaxed, please book now

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/claremont-landscape-garden/events/b7ee98f1-c306-431f-b3ba-aa35e5c5a5f6

24/04/2026

A wonderful forest bathing session in Bushy Park this morning. 22 Royal Park Volunteers took part and even though they work in nature, they all told me that they appreciated it at an even deeper level and felt fabulous after. A great week completed: Claremont Landscape Gardens NT, Winkworth Arboretum NT and a children's nature party too.