WHAT WE DO

LEARNING NEW SKILLS IN NATURE

Based in Norwich, Norfolk, Rooted in Nature CIC provides a range of activities and experiences that encourage people of all ages to get into the great outdoors. We have a particular focus on working with people who are experiencing difficult and complex circumstances on a daily basis, with the aim of helping them and their communities connect with local green spaces, inland waterways and areas of natural beauty. We love providing active and engaging learning experiences, either for individuals or groups.

Our team has a passion for the outdoors, and are on a mission to help people of all ages to reconnect with nature, their communities and themselves. We are all about connection. We encourage people to get off their phones for the day and experience all the benefits that nature has to offer.

OUR TEAM

EMMA

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Emma is a Paddle UK Coach and Provider, Level 3 Forest School Practitioner, a Forest Therapy Practitioner, Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Practitioner and is passionate about using the 8 Shields Model of Nature Connection.
STEPH

DIRECTOR & OUTDOOR PRACTITIONER

Steph is a Level 3 Forest School Practitioner and Outdoor Practitioner. She is passional about using the 8 Shields Model of Nature Connection and loves to facilitate all types of adventurous play in the woods!
KATIE

DIRECTOR & OUTDOOR PRACTITIONER

Katie has an Early Years Foundation Degree and is an Aspirant Forest School Practitioner. She also supports the maintenance of our Social Media channels!
ANN

OUTDOOR PRACTITIONER

Ann is our resident Paddlesport Coach, Freelance Instructor, Assistant Forest School Leader, Archery Instructor and Sea Kayaking Specialist.
PHIL

PADDLESPORT PROVIDER

Phil is our Paddle UK Provider and supports the facilitation of courses including Coach training and assessments and Leadership assessments.
LOUISE

FOREST SCHOOL ADVISOR

Louise is a local and experienced  Forest School Trainer and Outdoor Practitioner.
She also has a Certificate in Bushcraft Leadership. She is passionate about using the 8 Shields Model of Nature Connection.
EMMA

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Emma is a Paddle UK Coach and Provider, Level 3 Forest School Practitioner, a Forest Therapy Practitioner, Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Practitioner and is passionate about using the 8 Shields Model of Nature Connection.
LOUISE

FOREST SCHOOL ADVISOR

Louise is a local and experienced  Forest School Trainer and Outdoor Practitioner.
She also has a Certificate in Bushcraft Leadership. She is passionate about using the 8 Shields Model of Nature Connection.
KATIE

DIRECTOR & OUTDOOR PRACTITIONER

Katie has an Early Years Foundation Degree and is an Aspirant Forest School Practitioner. She also supports the maintenance of our Social Media channels!
ANN

OUTDOOR PRACTITIONER

Ann is our resident Paddlesport Coach, Freelance Instructor, Assistant Forest School Leader, Archery Instructor and Sea Kayaking Specialist.
PHIL

PADDLESPORT PROVIDER

Phil is our Paddle UK Provider and supports the facilitation of courses including Coach training and assessments and Leadership assessments.
STEPH

OUTDOOR PRACTITIONER

Steph is a Level 3 Forest School Practitioner and Outdoor Practitioner. She is passional about using the 8 Shields Model of Nature Connection and loves to facilitate all types of adventurous play in the woods!

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