A walk with a child is rarely just a walk. It’s a bug hunt. A stick collection. A feather
investigation. A hundred questions about birds, trees and clouds. It’s a reminder that nature
is full of wonder if we simply slow down enough to notice it.
Hi, I’m Ruby – woodland wanderer, conservation enthusiast, and collector of random wildlife
facts.
I’ve been fascinated by nature and the natural world for as long as I can remember. From
trying to catch seagulls and stroke swans as a toddler, attending the wildlife photographer of
the year award annually with my mother as a teenager, to dreaming of being the next David
Attenborough. I’ve always wanted my life and career to be based around nature.
This eventually led to me attending university as a mature student and gaining my
undergraduate degree in Zoology. Living and being in the Cornish countryside for those
three years only grew my love, although I quickly realised that collecting data, calculating
population equilibriums and biological analysis weren’t really my ‘thing’.
No, what I’m good at is talking about it! I loved telling my friends all about what I had learnt,
watching them listen with fascination, and understand concepts that they previously didn’t
think they could because they weren’t ‘good’ at science.
I’m a firm believer that science and nature aren’t difficult to understand, they’re just too often
explained in a way that feels inaccessible. It’s no wonder so many people switch off.
And that’s why I’m here – you’re friendly neighbourhood nature nerd, sifting through the
science so you don’t have to. No overcomplicated concepts. No jargon. Just the wonders of
the natural world, in plain English.
What can you expect from me on this blog? I want to get you outside in nature, watching,
thinking and hopefully inspiring you to ask your own questions! I will write about
• Seasonal wildlife guides
• Fun activities to do with friends or family
• What to look for on your next walk
• Honest answers to the questions you’ve always wondered
As a mum, I now get to see nature through the eyes of my son. Watching him stop to inspect
a snail or become fascinated by a feather, reminds me of why I fell in love with the natural
world all those years ago.
And that’s the beauty of Forest School – it nurtures that natural curiosity, not just in children
but in all of us.
Whether you’re heading out to walk the dog, going to Forest School, or just wondering why
the leaves change colour – I hope to answer your questions, spark a few new ones, and help
you see the natural world a little differently.
So, grab your wellies, follow your curiosity and let’s see where nature takes us!