We’re Making An Impact In The Chambers Of Commerce
Listen to this article. In an exciting step, Word Forest has become a member of the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. This highly reputable institution represents a diverse range of businesses, charities and organisations of all sizes across the county that are keen to network, educate and increase their reach. Word Forest has already […]
Book Review: Hothouse Earth By Bill McGuire
Listen to this article. Hothouse Earth – An Inhabitant’s Guide by Bill McGuire is a thought-provoking and informative book that explores the potential consequences of climate change and global warming on our planet. Drawing on scientific research and historical evidence, McGuire argues that we are at a critical moment in human history where our actions […]
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. […]
Brick-Making Workshop Report – March 2023
Listen to this article We are delighted to share this report from Kenya. The four day brick-making workshop was very successful and the Mothers, as always, enjoyed learning something new. The instructor, Duncan Menza, who is from within the community and familiar with most of the Mothers, was very understanding and patient. He said having […]
Imaginary Worlds Save The Real One: How Fiction Can Inspire Action On Climate Change
Listen to this article. Having your head stuck in a book about climate change seems useful when considering how to take action in saving the environment, but reading fiction? Just like any old fiction book? That may warrant some side-eye but (while I may just be desperately trying to bridge two things I care about […]
Menstruation Gets A Little Easier
Listen to this article: Listen to this article: A small group from our UK team were finally able to perform a monitoring and evaluation visit to Kenya during December 2022. It was the first one since the COVID lockdowns bit us all. We always strive to pack a few items for our Kenyan colleagues and […]
Embrace Your Creative Side With Our New Course
Listen to this article. We are delighted to offer a variety of short courses on our Educational Learning Platform and thrilled to launch the newest one, Spiral Wind: A Creative Writing Course. This is a real treat, inviting you to dive into and enjoy some creative writing, for whatever reason, whether it be reflection, catharsis, […]
A Big Green Smile To Wrap Up Trees Are The Key Awareness Week (And The Answers To Tuesday’s Quiz)
So here we are at the end of Trees Are The Key Awareness Week (where did that go!?) but of course, the work goes on. We so hope that we’ve managed to pique your curiosity and provide a bit of inspiration over the last seven days. It’s more important than ever that we continue to […]
Need More Info on the Climate Crisis? Ask Bill, Clare or NOAA
Listen to this article. Our climate emergency: there’s more information out there than you can shake a stick at. When it comes to diving deeper into the data, it helps to know who you can trust and where to go for reliable information. Here are four great recommendations. Let’s kick the list off with Word […]