Experiencing anxiety Keaton struggled at school. His move to an independent school, run by John, has transformed his life. John encourages his pupils to get outside and be amongst nature. Exploring the local wood has brought Keaton a sense of clam and has had a transformative impact on his behaviour.
With no garden, and living in a big city, Lucy used to spend most of her time indoors. Now she is designing wildflower meadows with the rangers at Modern Hall Park. She works with other young people to make a difference to her local green space – and protect the wildlife that lives there.
Originally from Hungary, Brigitte didn’t feel connected to London until she had her baby. Like many mothers, her local property was a go-to place to spend time with her baby daughter. A chance encounter with the garden team transformed Brigitte’s connection to her new home town, and has allowed her to develop a legacy for the benefit of visitors today and long into the future.
At Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk, birdwatcher Trevor and his grandkids have some adventuring to do. Stomping along muddy tracks and peering through binoculars, the family bonds over a shared love of nature. As Trevor says: ‘What’s the point in seeing a really nice, rare bird if you can’t share it with somebody else?’