Storytelling

In this enchanting tale, master storyteller Danny English weaves the 'Legend of the Snowdrop', a heartwarming story about how snow got its colour. In the story, snow is the only element in nature without a colour and goes on a journey to ask the flowers for help. One by one, the flowers decline—until snow meets the snowdrop, a vibrant and kind-hearted flower. The snowdrop generously gives its colour to the snow. Touched by this act of kindness, the snow shows its gratitude by granting the snowdrop a special place in nature’s calendar as the first flower to bloom in the new year. Snow also promises to protect the snowdrop from frost and ice, creating an everlasting bond between them.

A magical tale of generosity, gratitude, and the beauty of nature, perfect for all ages! 🌸❄️

Outdoor Wellbeing Activities for Families (Based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing):

1. Connect: Go…

The Rowan Prince – Written and Told by Danny English

This enchanting story begins in a beautiful English forest many years ago. From the heart of a majestic Rowan tree, a sweet baby boy is born and soon discovered by a loving Queen. She and the King raise the child as their own, with the Queen nurturing his deep connection to nature throughout his early years.

However, as the boy grows older, the King insists he learn the ways of the kingdom. The young prince becomes a skilled hunter, woodsman, farmer, and eventually a soldier. One day, as he rides out to battle, he finds himself in a woodland that feels strangely familiar, drawing him back to his roots.

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After the story, consider these activities to help you connect with nature:

In this story from the Dominican Republic, a mighty king has everything he could ever desire—except one thing: he longs to touch the sky and reach the moon. Obsessed with his dream, he commands the royal carpenter to build a tower tall enough to reach the heavens so he can finally climb and touch the moon.

But as the tower grows higher, the question remains: will it be tall enough? Will the king achieve his greatest wish?

After the story, try these activities to connect with nature and enhance your wellbeing:

1. Go outside on the night of the full moon and celebrate with a song or story under the moonlight.

2. Learn about the phases of the moon and track its changes over time.

Too Much Sky - A Nigerian Folktale

A long time ago, the people of the world didn’t need to hunt, farm, or buy their food. The sky came all the way down to the ground, and people would simply take what they needed to eat. Life was simple and plentiful.

But over time, jealousy and greed crept into the hearts of the people. They began to take more sky than they needed and wasted much of it. The Sky, noticing this, gave them a warning: "If you continue to be wasteful, I will go away forever!"

Yet, the people didn’t listen. They grew greedier and more wasteful. The Sky warned them once again, but could they change their ways in time, or would they lose the gift of the sky forever?

After the story, consider these reflections and activities: