Welcome!
This is a newsletter about fixing our relationship with the natural world.
Environmental action happens when we are inspired by hope, not when we are driven by fear. I write with hope, compassion and empathy to inspire a community of people driven to take action.
Environmental issues can so often feel overwhelming. But solving them starts in the actions we all take every day. My writing helps you focus on the here and now, on the conversation you can start today to change someone’s mind, on your corner of the world where you can have impact.
This is how we grow individuals into communities and actions into change.
Re-evaluating how we relate to nature is at the root of solving all our environmental problems. The environment is about so much more than just energy and climate change. It’s about our existence as just another species in the complex web of life, habitats and systems that make up our planet.
We are all an intrinsic part of nature—whether we live in the centre of a city or on a remote island. You don’t have to live in a green, natural area to have a relationship with nature. We all have one. Not just those of us who enjoy camping, the outdoors and insects. Nature isn’t just for the nature nerds; it’s for everyone.
It’s vital for our wellbeing, mental and physical health, quality of life, food security, job security and infrastructure—it underpins everything. We need to have an open conversation to put this right, to encourage everyone to nurture a rich relationship with the natural world—starting with the tree outside your window, with the houseplant on your desk.
This is how we start to fix this mess, repair the planet and leave our children with a hopeful future.
I write to empower you all to make the changes we need: to inspire a rich relationship with nature in yourselves, in those around you and in the next generation.
Why subscribe?
Every Friday morning, you can expect:
Stories and anecdotes from my research illustrating the importance of nature connection and what nature disconnect looks like
Science writing that places the science behind nature connection in context, explaining what it means for you and your lives
Personal essays on how my own relationship with nature is helping me navigate grief and life changes
On the first Tuesday of each month, you will also receive an article in my Nature Deep Dive series, where I unpack the science behind nature connection.
Research is so often inaccessible because of jargon and assumptions of prior knowledge. This shouldn’t be the case. Everyone has the right to know what we know. Knowledge is power, after all. AI can’t interpret and contextualise research for you, but I can.
That’s why I read science papers that won’t make it into the media but should, so you don’t have to.
About me
I hold a PhD from the University of Cambridge on children’s relationship with nature, and I have a background in ecology and conservation. I am passionate about communicating how this relationship forms and why it is vital to continue to cultivate it throughout our lives. I believe this relationship is vital for our own wellbeing and for that of nature and the planet, and cultivating this during childhood is key.
My own relationship with nature has helped me navigate grief after the recent and sudden loss of my father. I believe one of the best ways to illustrate the importance of this relationship is by telling my own story.
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