The School of Biophilia

09/08/2026

🌿 Why does nature make us feel so good?
There’s a word for our natural connection with the living world: Biophilia. 💚
It describes our instinctive desire to connect with nature — plants, trees, wildlife, fresh air, water and the earth beneath our feet.
Spending time in nature, gardening or simply bringing greenery into our homes can help us slow down, feel calmer, lift our mood and give our busy minds a chance to reset.
And you don’t need to venture far to enjoy a little more nature. 🌱 Getting creative with plants, moss and natural materials is a lovely way to bring that connection into everyday life.
🌿 Bring a little bit of nature home with you!
You can now buy our Desk Garden Kit, Moss Jar Kit or Children’s Activity Set at The Donkey Shack, Widdington. Perfect for a mindful moment, a fun family activity or a thoughtful gift. 💚
A little bit of nature can do us a lot of good.

02/08/2026

Come and find us today at Saffron Walden Markets on the common for all things Biophilia!
Find out about our moss jars, workshops and upcoming CPDs!

28/07/2026

✨ Discover the magic of nature with your child! ✨

Did you know that spending time connecting with nature can improve children's creativity, confidence, wellbeing and concentration?

Join us for a Biophilic Activity Morning at The Donkey Shack, Widdington, where children and their grown-ups will enjoy hands-on nature-inspired activities, discover the fascinating world of biophilia and create something beautiful to take home.

🌸 Suitable for children aged 3–10 (with parents/carers)
📅 Tuesday 11th August
🕥 10:30–11:30am
📍 The Donkey Shack, Widdington
💷 £5 Introductory Price
Come along to:
🌿 Create together
🍃 Learn about nature
💚 Improve wellbeing
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spend quality time together
Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

👉 Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biophilic-activity-morning-tickets-1995333382861

26/07/2026

We’ve been busy preparing our Mini Moss Jars, Biophilic Activity Packs, and Desk Garden Kits ready to stock at a local café! 💚
Every kit that finds a new home is another opportunity to introduce someone to the wonderful world of biophilia—helping people reconnect with nature through simple, creative, hands-on experiences.
Whether it’s creating a calming moss garden, exploring nature-inspired activities, or bringing a little greenery to your workspace, we’re so excited to be sharing biophilia with even more people in our community.
✨ If you’d like to stock our kits, collaborate with us, or simply find out more, send us a message—we’d love to hear from you!
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05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Come and find us today at Saffron Walden Common to learn all about Biophilia!

04/07/2026

Don’t forget we are at Saffron Walden markets tomorrow on the common!

Come and find us to pick up one of our best selling moss jar kits or desk garden kits 🪴

We also have a fun spin to win game where you can win prizes or discount off your purchase. We also have some freebies for the kids!

See you tomorrow 🍃

02/07/2026

Imagine taking five minutes away from your screen to care for a tiny living landscape you've created yourself.

That's the idea behind our new Biophilic Desk Garden Kit.

At The School of Biophilia, we believe nature belongs in our everyday spaces. This weekend we're launching a kit designed to help you build your own miniature garden—bringing creativity, calm and a touch of the outdoors to your desk.

Small enough for your workspace.
Meaningful enough to change how it feels.

🌿 Launching this weekend—we can't wait to share it with you. Come and find us at Saffron Walden Markets on Sunday for an exclusive offer!

02/07/2026

Stop scrolling! 🤚
We are excited to share our Desktop Garden Kit… helping you to bring the essence of Biophilia into every day life. Message us to find out more! 🍃

07/06/2026

Come and find us today at Saffron Walden Common for nature crafts and products 🍃