Each project we work on is different because the people we work with are different. We co-create from the very first meeting with an individual, community or organisation.

We have a firm belief that by empowering young people with a deeper connection to nature, we can begin to correct the imbalances in their lives brought about by a world that is far removed from this connection.

We are passionate about sharing knowledge of the natural world and useful real-world skills as a way of improving these young people’s current and future lives.

Our experiences in education have given us insight into the potential harms of consumerism and social media on urban youth. There are no straight and simple answers to these issues. Nature connection, creativity, genuine social engagement are, however, good starting points.

The project lead, Manu Maunganidze, is a passionate outdoors person with a keen sense of social justice.

He has worked as an educator, community organiser, environmental campaigner, adviser to environmental organisations and artist for over 10 years.

His main focus is on matching the nature-based and human skills and resources of the adult world with the energy and unbounded potential of urban youth.

By having conversations with educational institutions, environmental and heritage institutions, youth groups, landowners, businesses, city farms, refugee groups, and others, we aim to create a sustainable model for how nature connection can be used to broaden the horizons and life chances of so many who are at present cut off from it.