Outdoor firebuilding and culinary ventures at Lackford Lakes
In the heart of the Suffolk countryside, Lucy Wood has found a home amongst the wild at Lackford. Her journey began at the Suffolk Wildlife Trust head office, where meet and greets were just the beginning of an exciting adventure.
Lucy, a firm believer in the importance of getting children outside to respect nature and the things that live in it, has since attended numerous events at Lackford. She led the weekend wildlife group at Lackford's spring discovery day, where she planned and guided young explorers through a day filled with wildlife discovery.
Her passion for the outdoors has led her to various locations within Lackford, including Redgrave & Lopham Fen, where she attended a training day. Lucy finds the opportunity to work at Lackford privileged, and has enjoyed interacting with visitors in the hides at Lackford.
Her role at Lackford has seen her work with the wild babies group, where she has been instrumental in helping young animals thrive. An unforgettable moment was leading the first beaver group in a pond dipping session, an experience made even more memorable with the help of volunteer Roger.
Lucy's experiences at Lackford extend beyond just wildlife. She completed level 2 forest school training, where she learned valuable skills such as making fires, whittling wood, plant identification, and outdoor cooking.
Visitors to Lackford hail from far and wide, with some traveling from Kings Lynn, Derbyshire, and Chelmsford to experience the wonders of the reserve. The staff and volunteers at Lackford are known for their extensive knowledge about the wildlife and their ability to make visitors feel welcome.
As Lucy looks forward to the next few months at Lackford, it's clear that her passion for wildlife and education is making a significant impact. Her epic garden filled with various creatures is just a glimpse of the work she's doing, inspiring a new generation to respect and appreciate the natural world.
- Lucy's lifestyle at Lackford predominantly revolves around outdoor-living and home-and-garden, as she oversees an expansive garden teeming with diverse wildlife.
- Lucy's education and self-development journey has been expansive, from wildlife encounters to forest school training, all immersed in the lifelong learning ethos.
- Lucy's home at Lackford, though nestled in the Suffolk countryside, serves as a hub for learning, fostering children's respect for nature and promoting the forest school philosophy, thereby advocating for a learning environment intertwined with outdoor living.
