Green Corridors: Tune in to Nature

Hosted by Beki & Gillian 

Discover the magic of “sense of place” — how the smells, sights and stories of a landscape shape our emotional connection to the natural world. In this episode, we explore why feeling rooted in a location matters — and how it can inspire both personal well‑being and environmental care 

We’re joined by Alwyn and Tom from Forest of Flowers in Huby, whose deep bond with their local landscape shows how place-attachment can spark meaningful ecological action and personal transformation.

Listen in as we explore how personal stories and landscapes intertwine to...

Duration: 00:52:40

Hosted by Beki & Gillian

In this episode, we explore how nature acts as a living guide — shaping spiritual practices through the seasons, tree canopies, flowing rivers, and more. It’s not just scenery — it’s sacred.

Featuring:

Craig Worrall from Edible Leeds and 4 Wild Seasons, sharing his passion for fungi, local ecology, and how edible landscapes connect us to the cycle of life Lorraine Jones from Haxby Methodist Church, founder of the Whole Life Community Garden, who brings nature into spiritual and community life through healing gardens and shared green spaces 

Join us as we unve...

Duration: 01:03:10

Green Corridors: Tune into Nature 

Nature and Time, Hosted by Beki & Gillian

Step back in time with us through the ancient city of York, where history and nature converge. In this episode, we explore how York’s medieval city walls and historic churches have shaped the way people connect with the natural world.

From the Roman foundations camouflaged in the medieval ramparts to Victorian restorations, York’s walls are not just historic structures—they’ve always bordered and blended with green landscapes, offering both protection and connection. Projects like the “York Walls in Bloom” init...

Duration: 00:56:56

This episode of the Green Heart of York podcast is about volunteering. We will help people better understand how volunteering can benefit individuals, organizations, and communities. Hopefully, it will encourage you to volunteer, knowing that barriers can be addressed and broken down and that there is something out there for everyone, even if that isn't necessarily at St Nick's. We'll chat all about the positives of volunteering, why people volunteer in the first place, and try to bust some myths about volunteering too.

Featured participants:

Holly Hennell, Manager York Cares
Maria Gill, Senior Green...

Duration: 00:32:56

This episode of the Green Heart of York podcast is about careers, whether that's in the charity or the environmental sector, and thoughts about entry into the sectors, as well as the benefits, the challenges, movement between sectors, and some of the realities that are involved every single day. 

Guest speakers:

Ellie Stead, CEO, St Nicks
Emma Williams, VCSE Sector
Harrison Green, Trustee, St Nicks
Maeve Milliken, Green Corridors Trainee, St Nicks

Duration: 00:38:38

If you don't know what a green corridor is, let alone an urban green corridor, then today's podcast is definitely for you. You can expect to have a much clearer idea of what's involved, how you can get engaged, or learn and do more in relation to urban green corridors. Today's podcast is about urban green corridors in York. What are green corridors? What does the urban element entail? And how working and volunteering within urban green corridors can support positive outcomes for climate change and for individuals.

Featured participants:

Councillor Jenny Kent
Craig...

Duration: 00:42:05

The Green Heart Of York Podcast - Brought to you by St Nicks.

This session will provide some really interesting insight about being outdoors, different types of activities and how movement and mindfulness in nature can positive enhance your life. We’ve shared lots of ideas today on how to connect to nature, the benefits of connecting to nature and what we do to connect to nature. Have a think about them and see what you can do to connect to nature. It doesn’t have to be in a big or dramatic way. Notice how you feel...

Duration: 00:36:19