Jenny Smillie

Last month, I wrote about finding myself somewhere between growth and rest. It was a blog born out of honesty. Like many small community organisations, Journeys, Leaves & Seeds is constantly balancing ambition with sustainability, and purpose with practicality. I spoke about the importance of slowing down, listening to our bodies, and recognising that rest is not something we earn once everything is finished. It is something we need throughout the journey. If I'm honest, that is a lesson I am...

As we step into May, I wanted to take a moment to share some important updates, reflections, and a little look ahead at what’s to come. 🌱 A Warm Welcome (and a Big Thank You) This month, we’re excited to welcome two new Forest School Assistants – Amy and Denise – to the Journeys, Leaves & Seeds team. They have some very big shoes to fill as they step in for our wonderful volunteers, Gary and Wendy (also known as mum and dad!), who are off on their travels across Eastern Europe. Gary and...

As winter begins to soften (just a little!), the past month has been full of movement — across training rooms, woodland spaces, conference halls and leadership meetings. From national training delivery to muddy Mondays in Bowring Park, it has been a month that truly reflects what Journeys, Leaves & Seeds is all about — connecting research, reflection and real-life community practice. 🎓 Supporting Communication & Literacy Through Outdoor Learning I was delighted to deliver a two-part online...