Deena and I discuss the importance of allotment growing for helping our mental health and the importance of growing pollinators for biodiversity.

This episode focuses on the joy of gardening in overcoming grief, understanding the people who make a garden and the joy gardening can give.

Lulah Ellender's work can be found on her website:

http://www.lulahellender.com/

Helen has created amazing green and blue map designed to get people outdoors.

All the amazing graphic design work can be found on her website: https://helenilus.com/

The wonderful Mary Colwell joins me to discuss the importance of teaching Natual History and saving our Curlew Bird.

See the fantastic work and how to get involved at:

https://www.curlewaction.org/

To find out more about the amazing work of Aigas and John, see his website:

https://johnlisterkaye.com/

Tackling Minds is a mental health community interest company, helping people tackle isolation, addiction and mental health issues through the use of fishing.

To find out more about their amazing work, head to:

https://tacklingminds.org/

This unique farm in Yorkshire offers amazing farm education on caring for animals, learning where food comes from and the seasons. Various activities on offer (contact the team below) including work experience and access for all, day provision, SEND and those not accessing the classroom- catered to your needs. This is an amazing place with kind educators who are really passionate about what they do. They love this farm and love the children and adults who visit.

Visit https://www.blandclosefarm.com/home

This episode discusses risk within childhood and the importance of risk behaviours.

Tim's latest book: Urban Playground: How child-friendly planning and design can save cities

Tim Gill's website for more information:

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/

In this episode we discuss BodyMind approach through the outdoors and the importance of physical activity in the outdoors. 

The incredible author Dr Elizabeth Cripps talks about the importance of climate justice and raising the conversation about climate change. 

Her latest book available in April 2023 'Parenting On Earth: A Philopsher's Guide To Doing Right By Your Kids'. 

Visit her website at: 

https://elizabethcripps.weebly.com