I have lots to do today but thought I’d have a coffee and start my new book while waiting for the library to open… now I’m hooked and in danger of a priority switch 🙂

Today's ‘notice 3 good things in nature’ are:
1. An unexpected whiff of sweet blubells which carpeted a woodland floor.
2. The mesmerising patterns on the sycamore tree.
3. A dusk visit from Tawny Owl who perched on a telegraph post and watched me load the car. We Be Kids

We are all storytellers, it is deep within our roots, we all have a story and have a story to tell. This training helps us reconnect with our story and bring nature-based stories into our work as nature based educators- QR code to secure your place.

Today's ‘3 good things in nature’ are:

1. The aroma and taste of fresh nettle tea.
2. The tiny seeds held closely within the poppy.
3. The newly sprouted heart shaped Pok Choi and Iona exclaiming, “look, me you and Mum.”
We Be Kids Noticing Nature: the British microseason project Miles Richardson

Beltane Blessings to all of my friends in this beautiful day!

Todays ‘notice 3 good things in nature’ are:

1. Our budding young Nature Photographer enthralled by the simple beauty of the Daisy.
2. A shiny snail enjoying the warmth of the midday sun.
3. The joy of seeing new Winberry flowers, a sign of sweeter times to come. We Be Kids

On the recent Forest School Association webinair our very own Danny English spoke about how to bring storytelling into your outdoor education practice, so much juicy info to get stuck into along with some lovely storytelling too!

Did you miss ‘yours truly’ 😆speaking all about Bringing Storytelling into your Forest School practice? If so you can find the recording here: youtu.be/H0bBzTJhlgI?si… Forest School Association Forest Schooled ForestSchoolUK We Be Kids

In this Folk Tale from Germany a Little Fir Tree lives in a large woodland. 1 summers day the tree spots golden light illuminating the leaves & calls out, 'how I wish I could have golden leaves too', little does he know that there is magic in these woods!

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For today's ‘notice 3 good things in nature’ I bring you:

1. The magical unfurling of a new Beech Leaf.
2. The five petalled flower of Herb Robert
3. The wind gently blowing the tree to a backdrop of Robins song. We Be Kids

There is an abundance of wild gaic out in the woods atvthe moment. Maybe this is a good weekend to do a little foraging as a family then make this delicious pesto!

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Today's ‘notice 3 good things in nature are:

1. A sleepy poppy with freshly melted frost weighing down its tired head.
2. A busy Green Dock Beetle scurrying it's way along a Dock leaf.
3. The sweet smell of a bowl of freshly picked nettles leaves!
We Be Kids Noticing Nature: the British microseason project

Today I’ve been working with young people from Bolton Young Offenders as part of the their restorative justice & rehabilitation programme. Spending time in & connecting with nature has so many benefits that offer guidance & support at different stages & crossroads in our lives.

How many past stories have contributed to the special story that you walk and talk each day, to the story of who you are and who you are becoming? #storytellersheart

🧵 dandelion fritters, have juice & share the story of the Legend of the Dandelion as learnt from Danny English . Lots of children asked for more Dandelion Fritters, they were a huge success 👍💚

Todays ‘notice 3 good things in nature’ are:

1. The sound (then sight) of a drumming woodpecker (video sound on).
2. The first spring sighting of ‘Jack of the hedge’ flower amongst the hedgerows.
3. The mesmerising unfurling of fern. We Be Kids Noticing Nature: the British microseason project Miles Richardson

Some lovely feedback recently for the 'Becoming a Storyteller' workshop. There are many reasons for telling stories facilitating the capturing of a sense of wonder is one of the finest! QR to secure your place next time! We Be Kids

Climate Connection: Navigating Anxiety in a Changing World findingnature.org.uk/2024/04/23/cli…

My ‘notice 3 good things in nature today are

1. The joy of seeing a male bullfinch in our garden this morning (no image)
2. A bee catching some early morning rays on the trunk of a Scots Pine Tree
3. A little speck of red amongst the bramble- little ladybird sitting in the sun

My ‘notice 3 good things in nature’ today are:

1. A frost bitten dandelion
2. The warming sunbeams entering the Silent Forest
3. A glowing Cherry Tree to brighten a dreary afternoon.

Noticing Nature: the British microseason project Lev Parikian Miles Richardson We Be Kids