Testimonials from Former Students
“I understand more now … I feel more connected now.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the course and especially art session. Tutor very knowledgeable about bird calls and I.D. of species. Also felt comfortable re-sharing with group."
“I have made good progress… greater confidence.”
“I’m beginning to recognise the different plants and trees and name them…I feel that I have learnt a lot since starting the course. I’m not as stressed as much walking in the park.”
“It is a great course, we explore so many amazing facts about trees, birds and insects.”
“I now know that there is so much more to see in the environment and I stop and look around me. This has made me much happier.”
“This course is absolutely fantastic”
“it makes me see things differently”
“Getting more exercise.”
“More relaxed after session.”
“I have noticed that I can feel connected with wildlife.”
“Better able to meditate, at home too.”
“I am becoming more self-accepting.”
“I have learnt a lot about how bees visiting plants benefits the eco-system. I feel that I have learnt so much now that it has made me realise that we are all connected one way or another “
“Have felt more connected with nature and have started conservation activities in local area”
“An eye-opener about wildlife. More confidence and well-being.”
“Love seeing the wildlife, understanding the outside world and learning more about nature. Course is very relaxing.”
“I would recommend this course to anyone.”
“I particularly liked the meditation/ relaxation sessions.”
“This course is excellent.”
“I am very connected with nature and GAIA and all the magic it provides”
“Stress is reduced and more able to identify trees and plants”
“This course has been beneficial to me and soothing. I am looking forward to the next one as it is so good for well being!”
“I have now learnt so much that I can now understand and respect wildlife and its purpose.”
My new skill has taught me so much that I now can say that I have enough confidence to feel at ease with the world around me. I now know that we are part of the world.”
“opened my eyes to what is around me in the world.”
“namaste x”
“relaxation gained through learning to meditate. Knowledge of nature improved. The reason I joined the course was to be part of a walking group, the added meditation is a big bonus.”
“improved fitness and social interaction skills.”
“It is just lovely to enjoy park all through the different seasons. Planting trees was a truly rewarding activity."
“Loved planting flowers and visiting ancient tree.”
“It is a great boon to be able to spend time in this group.”
“I think, over time, this course will have profound benefits for many adults, increasing well-being and connectivity which is desperately needed in this day and age.”
“I’m more observant and focused. I enjoy about nature plus it’s a good learning centre for adults and meeting new people which has been a great help for me and bringing my confidence back.”
“Unexpected benefits – yes – observing the Kingfisher, am able to focus more on nature especially birds and trees. More observant.”
“This course gave me a sense of purpose in life and helped me to identify that as humans we can feel as free as the birds who live for the moment.”
“I achieved my goals. It is great. I hope we do a second level after.”
“I feel like I’m breathing better.”
“Realise now that there’s so much countryside locally, see things differently, wonder what’s living there?”
“I feel I have done well on the course. This course has really supported my mental health. It gets me out of the house and I feel I am learning every week. I enjoy meeting new friends and learning to communicate much more. Lucy is a compassionate and understanding tutor too.”
“I really enjoyed this course. It was a good support to my mental health. It is a safe and gentle environment in which to learn more about nature and relish being in nature. Lucy is a compassionate, dedicated and supportive tutor.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the course and especially art session. Tutor very knowledgeable about bird calls and I.D. of species. Also felt comfortable re-sharing with group."
“I have made good progress… greater confidence.”
“I’m beginning to recognise the different plants and trees and name them…I feel that I have learnt a lot since starting the course. I’m not as stressed as much walking in the park.”
“It is a great course, we explore so many amazing facts about trees, birds and insects.”
“I now know that there is so much more to see in the environment and I stop and look around me. This has made me much happier.”
“This course is absolutely fantastic”
“it makes me see things differently”
“Getting more exercise.”
“More relaxed after session.”
“I have noticed that I can feel connected with wildlife.”
“Better able to meditate, at home too.”
“I am becoming more self-accepting.”
“I have learnt a lot about how bees visiting plants benefits the eco-system. I feel that I have learnt so much now that it has made me realise that we are all connected one way or another “
“Have felt more connected with nature and have started conservation activities in local area”
“An eye-opener about wildlife. More confidence and well-being.”
“Love seeing the wildlife, understanding the outside world and learning more about nature. Course is very relaxing.”
“I would recommend this course to anyone.”
“I particularly liked the meditation/ relaxation sessions.”
“This course is excellent.”
“I am very connected with nature and GAIA and all the magic it provides”
“Stress is reduced and more able to identify trees and plants”
“This course has been beneficial to me and soothing. I am looking forward to the next one as it is so good for well being!”
“I have now learnt so much that I can now understand and respect wildlife and its purpose.”
My new skill has taught me so much that I now can say that I have enough confidence to feel at ease with the world around me. I now know that we are part of the world.”
“opened my eyes to what is around me in the world.”
“namaste x”
“relaxation gained through learning to meditate. Knowledge of nature improved. The reason I joined the course was to be part of a walking group, the added meditation is a big bonus.”
“improved fitness and social interaction skills.”
“It is just lovely to enjoy park all through the different seasons. Planting trees was a truly rewarding activity."
“Loved planting flowers and visiting ancient tree.”
“It is a great boon to be able to spend time in this group.”
“I think, over time, this course will have profound benefits for many adults, increasing well-being and connectivity which is desperately needed in this day and age.”
“I’m more observant and focused. I enjoy about nature plus it’s a good learning centre for adults and meeting new people which has been a great help for me and bringing my confidence back.”
“Unexpected benefits – yes – observing the Kingfisher, am able to focus more on nature especially birds and trees. More observant.”
“This course gave me a sense of purpose in life and helped me to identify that as humans we can feel as free as the birds who live for the moment.”
“I achieved my goals. It is great. I hope we do a second level after.”
“I feel like I’m breathing better.”
“Realise now that there’s so much countryside locally, see things differently, wonder what’s living there?”
“I feel I have done well on the course. This course has really supported my mental health. It gets me out of the house and I feel I am learning every week. I enjoy meeting new friends and learning to communicate much more. Lucy is a compassionate and understanding tutor too.”
“I really enjoyed this course. It was a good support to my mental health. It is a safe and gentle environment in which to learn more about nature and relish being in nature. Lucy is a compassionate, dedicated and supportive tutor.”