Missing Link - What of the ground we are standing on?

Stories are the way people have learned, remembered, and communicated ever since we developed language. In fact it could be argued that we are a narrative species. The way that we make sense of the world around us is to tell stories, or imagine narratives around certain situations. They help us to make sense of an uncertain world.

The Missing Link - What of the ground we are standing on? Is a tranformative course engaging participants with story, song, and ther local environment. You wil be offered prompts to explore your own personal relationship with the Earth under your feet.  

Cara Silversmith is a storyteller, educator, and writer. She specialises in exploring stories for our environment, identity, and well-being. Through One Nature Education she promotes Ecoliteracy and nature connection. Cara became a professional storyteller when she realised it was the best way to communicate, engage, and educate about environmental issues and the challenges we face. Cara originally worked in nature conservation and habitat restoration before going on to develop and deliver environmental education programmes for Regional and National Parks. Her MSc thesis focused on values and personal narratives in relation to our environment. Cara was previously Eco-Schools Assessment Officer for NE Scotland giving advice to schools on Learning for Sustainability and community engagement. She is passionate about social justice issues, wellbeing, and promoting inclusion and diversity through her work.