About Us
Learn more about who we are and why we do what we do.
Our Story
Wandering Emotions CIC was born from a winning idea in an international competition to improve youth mental health. Today, we run Nature Wellbeing Activity Walks for families with children aged 4-12, as well as walks for adults.
Our family walks encourage families to engage with nature in a unique, fun way. We spark essential conversations about feelings and teach skills that nurture resilience. This joyful approach empowers children and provides adults with practical, preventative tools to effectively reduce the associated stigma.
Our adult walks focus on reflection, connection, and activities which blend art, outdoor exploration and mindfulness.
Our work is powered by a dedicated volunteer team. Each of us is passionate about ensuring every family has a fun, unique, and supportive experience.
Our Values
Empowering Wellbeing and Communication
We aim to empower both children with their guardians, and adults to discuss emotions and inner wellbeing with confidence. We help integrate these open, supportive conversations into your daily family life from an early age.
Reducing Stigma
Through our fun, accessible approach, we aspire to dismantle barriers surrounding emotional discussions and reduce the stigma associated with seeking support.
Community Building & Nature Connection
Get involved with local families and promote a deep connection with nature through community activities. It’s the perfect, supportive outdoor activity for your children!
Meet the Team
Abbie
(she/her)
Founder
Abbie studied Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health at university where she came up with the idea for Wandering Emotions. She is a SEND tutor who loves being outside and going for walks in nature. More of her hobbies include crocheting, board games and boxercise!
Favourite Activity: Nature Charades
Ben
(he/him)
Walk Leader
Ben studied plant sciences at university and used to run the learning and access programme at Kew Gardens. He loves all things botanical! In his spare time he loves being out in nature, swimming, and gaming – especially dungeons and dragons.
Favourite activity: Mini beast hunt
Les
(he/him)
Walk Facilitator
Les loves helping kids to discover the world around them, whether through the forest school he helps run at St Luke’s Primary, with Wandering Emotions, or just generally when he’s outside in the world.
He loves feeling connected with others, finding out more about the world we inhabit together with all the non-human life as well, and looking at the beauty and joy that exists if we seek it out.
He also loves cats, especially his own, Lola and Oreo!
Favourite activity: Noticing and being curious about the natural things we come across on our walks (plants, animals, insects, birds and humans)!
Zara
(she/her)
Walk Facilitator
Zara has just touched back down in the UK after two years in Canada, where she spent her time as a snowboard instructor teaching 3–5 year olds. Zara is happiest when she’s being active outdoors, her hobbies include mountain biking, hiking, and dog walks!
Favourite Activity: Dancing weather charades
Gabby
(she/her)
Walk Facilitator
Gabby is a qualified massage therapist working with the NHS, and studied fine art and music at university. She is particularly interested in ecology, food systems and the beneficial effects of natural environments on wellbeing. She is a freediver, musician and birder with a fondness for herring gulls! Catch Gabby on our walks and learn some different bird calls.
Favourite activity: Nature charades!