Deep in Nature

Deep in Nature Forest school classes and birthday parties for children. Forest bathing and nature based mindfulness for adults and families.

31/07/2026

A few of the highlights from a peaceful forest bathing exeprience at College Lake in July.
I've included a slightly blurry picture of a very beautiful and well-named wasp spider - the first one I've seen!
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Summer holiday family forest school sessions are NOW LIVE FOR BOOKING!So excited to be back in the lovely woods at YWAM ...
18/06/2026

Summer holiday family forest school sessions are NOW LIVE FOR BOOKING!

So excited to be back in the lovely woods at YWAM (Harpenden) this summer.

This year we are running on Mondays and Fridays during the summer holidays.

We will have a different nature-based craft in every session so you will always be able to do something new, as well as the old favourites such as the potion station, mud kitchen, slack line and hammocks.

For those who haven't been before, there is free parking on site, as well as the all important cafe and toilets.

The sessions run for one hour and are suitable for children aged 18 months up to around nine years plus a parent or carer.

Any questions, do let me know. I look forward to seeing how much everyone has grown since I last saw them!

Booking link is https://bookwhen.com/deepinnature

31/05/2026

Check out this amazing find from a walk today.

These are small ermine moth webs. The moths lay rheir eggs in a silk web which looks like halloween has come several months early!
This is a great evolutionary strategy to maximise the number of successful hatchings: pack as many eggs together as possible. The webbing then adds an extra layer of protection as so many eggs in one place are more visible to predators.

It looks like the tree is suffering but no permament damage is done and the tree returns to normal after the caterpillara have hatched. The webbing gradually disolves and there is no lasting trace of nature's early halloween decorations! Moths play a hugely important role in the ecosystem, providing food for bats and performing a role in pollinating plants.

These ermine moth webs are around from the end of May so slow down and have a look for them next time you are out in the woods.

I wanted to share this beautiful moment from a recent walk. I'd gone out as I was feeling stressed and anxious. I stoppe...
24/05/2026

I wanted to share this beautiful moment from a recent walk. I'd gone out as I was feeling stressed and anxious.

I stopped and took a little bit of time to admire the beauty of this hawthorn.

I watched the leaves and branches move gently im the breeze, noticed the vivid green of the leaves and the gentle white of the blossom.
I enjoyed the scent of the hawthorn flowers and listened to the sound of the birds in the background.

It only took a few minutes but I felt my shoulders drop, my breathing slow and I felt calmer and more able to carry on with the day.

This is a lovely, quick and accessible idea to try out - it works for children and adults to take a few moments to pause and recharge or reset.

Have a go and let me know what you think.

One of the things I love about slowing down and being mindful in nature is that you see things you would otherwise miss....
27/04/2026

One of the things I love about slowing down and being mindful in nature is that you see things you would otherwise miss.

If you slow down and start to notice, you will see these small holes in the ground in woodland, at the edge of fields, or sometimes in your garden.

These are the burrows of miner bees, a solitary bee that builds nests to lay eggs and overwinter. At this time of year as the ground warms up, the bees start to emerge from their nests and these little holes and piles of soil are the clues to their existence.

By taking time and noticing what's around us, you can spot some wonderful and overlooked sights. Once you start noticing nature and connecting to it, you will find your eye drawn to these little details more and more. It's a great way to connect with nature and helps you to be present in the moment.

If you want to learn more about miner bees I recommend taking a look at the Woodland Trust website which has some great information.

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