Accessibility and Inclusivity Matter to Word Forest
Listen to this article. At Word Forest we are always looking for ways to improve how we tell our stories about the climate emergency. Electronic accessibility or e-accessibility is one of the hottest growing accessibility trends of 2023 and it is so important as it relates to the way information on the Internet can be […]
The Big Heart Legacy Forest for Polly Higgins
Listen to this article. Planning a legacy forest is always tinged with sadness because somebody has passed away, but the impact those trees go on to have in supporting life is immeasurable. In April 2019, UK barrister and ecocide visionary Polly Higgins lost her life to cancer. She had spent the last decade advocating for […]
The 2023 Flash Floods of Tipton St John
Listen to this article. Tipton St John is a small but beautifully formed East Devon village that lies within the parish of Ottery St Mary. It has a population of around 350 people, a few sheep, a drove of donkeys and the odd horse or two. It is also home to Word Forest’s UK HQ. […]
A Fab Free Contest in The Green Parent!
Listen to this article. We’re thrilled to announce news of a smashing competition we’re running in The Green Parent magazine. From now until the 11th of May you could be in with a chance to win four seriously eco-friendly tee-shirts from our sustainable range, plus a tote bag too. It’s a great family bundle of […]
From Our Correspondents in Kenya: Part One
Listen to this article On behalf of everyone at Word Forest, may I extend deep gratitude alongside notification that a small team from the UK are here in Kenya on our annual M&E Visit (monitoring and evaluation). The recent global health crisis prevented us from carrying out our M&E in 2020 or 2021. It’s impossible […]
The Green Gazelles Rugby Club And The BBC
Listen to this article It’s always inspiring to come across trailblazers and the Green Gazelles Rugby Club is certainly that and then some. Not only are they the world’s first vegan rugby union team, but they are also determined to raise awareness of and take positive action on climate change, as well as encouraging community […]
Hot Poets at The Southbank Centre
On Friday 22nd April 2022 Tracey and I had the delightful chance to attend a full performance evening of all 12 poems from the Hot Poets project in the Purcell Room of the Southbank Centre. From their website; In collaboration with the Met Office, the London School of Economics, the RSPB and nine other climate […]
Welcoming the New Mothers of The Forest on Rusinga Island
It is with great delight that we announce the inaugural meeting today of the second Mothers Of The Forest women’s empowerment group. The group is based on Rusinga Island, which sits in the north-eastern part of Lake Victoria, linked to the mainland by a causeway. Most of the residents of the island make their living […]
Clare Nasir interviews Melinda Messenger
As part of Trees Are The Key Awareness Week, our Patron, Clare Nasir interviews Melinda Messenger and talks about psychotherapy and Melinda’s love of trees.
