Cooking Outdoors and Firelighting at Lackford Lakes
Lucy Wood's Outdoor Adventures at Lackford
Lucy Wood, a passionate advocate for outdoor education, is currently working with the wild babies group at Lackford. She believes that getting children outside is crucial for respecting nature and the creatures that inhabit it.
Wood feels right at home among the dedicated staff and volunteers at Lackford. Her journey began with meet and greets at the Suffolk Wildlife Trust head office, and it has been an enriching experience ever since.
Recently, Wood planned and led the wildlife group at Lackford's spring discovery day. The event was a success, with visitors coming from far and wide, including Kings Lynn, Derbyshire, and Chelmsford. Despite the wide reach, Wood has yet to meet a local visitor.
The staff and volunteers at Lackford are equally amazing at what they do. Many visitors have travelled great distances to see the kingfishers at Lackford. Wood is grateful for the opportunity at Lackford and is looking forward to the next few months.
Wood's outdoor education journey didn't start at Lackford. She completed level 2 forest school training, where she learned various skills such as making fires, whittling wood, plant identification, and outdoor cooking. She also attended a staff meeting at Foxborrow Farm and a training day at Redgrave & Lopham Fen.
In her own garden, Wood loves the variety of creatures that call it home. She recently led the first beaver group in a pond dipping session at Lackford with the help of volunteer Roger.
Despite extensive online research, there are no specific details about Wood's experience and activities in outdoor education as described in her blog post. If more information becomes available, it will be shared. For now, Wood continues to inspire and educate, making a significant impact on the lives of children and wildlife at Lackford.
Lucy Wood's outdoor education journey implies a shift towards a lifestyle that promotes outdoor-living and home-and-garden activities, as evidenced by her level 2 forest school training and her enjoyment of wildlife and creatures in her own garden. At Lackford, Wood's work with the wildlife group is part of a forest school approach to education, where children learn various skills and appreciate nature.
