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Nicola at Company of Nature

nicola at company of nature

Welcome! Company of Nature supports wellbeing and sustainability through nature connection. It offers forest bathing walks and nature-based activities in the beautiful woodlands and natural areas of Bedfordshire. Company of Nature also offers events, advice, training and packages to support organisations’ work in wellbeing and environmental engagement through nature. It was set up by Nicola Scholfield who has a background in ecology and sustainability and is a qualified forest therapy guide. my story I’ve felt a deep connection with the natural world for as long as I remember. I grew up in rural Bedfordshire and have fond childhood memories of roaming the countryside and visiting beautiful natural places. My love of the wilds led to a degree in ecology and later a masters degree in leadership & sustainability. I’ve enjoyed sharing my love and understanding of nature in many ways since then. I spent many years in the business and charity sectors delivering projects and campaigns to engage people in environmental issues. During this time I experienced first hand the crucial role that nature can play in supporting our mental health and wellbeing. I also developed an understanding of how connecting with nature not only helps our wellbeing but also encourages us to value and care more for nature. I have trained as a Forest Therapy Guide through Nature & Therapy UK, and guide shinrin yoku (forest bathing) and natural mindfulness walks. I also deliver nature-based activities for groups and families in Bedfordshire for The Wildlife Trust. I’m excited by the potential of nature connectedness to support not only our wellbeing, but to encourage the positive actions we need to restore the natural world. I set up Company of Nature to help us restore our relationship with the natural world – to benefit both people and planet. I believe that at the heart of our own wellbeing is a thriving and nourishing planet. We live in the company of nature; we are part of nature and it is part of us. Today I live and work in and around the beautiful Greensand Country of Bedfordshire, and feel very much at home among its heaths and woodlands.

Riverside Education

riverside education

Our unique friendly family ethos is driven by our strong vision and values based on integrity, honesty and respect. These core values underpin the teaching and learning, providing all of our students with a safe environment in which we strive to prepare them to be confident, independent people who will be proactive citizens in our exciting multicultural world. At Riverside, all of our young people are treated with respect and their opinions are important to us. We welcome and address each other by our first names as it fosters a positive relationship between staff and students, removes traditional educational barriers, and puts students in a better position to take charge of their own learning and feel more confident to build positive relationships. The views and opinions of our students are an integral part of the decision making process at Riverside. Our young people’s voice is fundamental to our success and is actively encouraged in many different ways such as: School Council, weekly pupil self-assessment forms, assemblies, student house leaders, student questionnaires and termly student curriculum reviews. We truly value all of our young people and actively encourage them to take ownership of their learning and embrace all of the educational, vocational, practical and social and emotional opportunities available to them. Our unique and caring approach works to support our pupils’ social, emotional and mental health needs as well as developing their academic potential and achievements. All of our qualified dedicated staff work hard and are committed to developing the potential in each and every one of our students.