Catherine Burton

"In a forest of a hundred thousand trees, no two leaves are alike. And no two journeys along the same path are alike."
- Paulo Coelho

The #sun is shining, the #trees are still mostly lush and green. It could almost be summer. But there is something about the feel and smell of the air & the energy of those who live here, which whispers of soaking up the #autumnal sun and readying for winter. 🍄‍🟫🍂🌿💚

#nature #connection #derbyshire

Walking in the woods near Gloucester yesterday and popped out of the trees to this view. 💚

Wish I could say I was shocked, but here's the Labour government constraining the right to peaceful protest again...

'You can protest but only according to our rules. The rules are: you're not allowed to use any of the tactics that make protest effective.'

Love this, what a beautiful encounter.... 💚

"And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul"
John Muir

No Man’s Land: Changing the Othering Story A personal reckoning with division, belonging, and the stories we tell

When did the middle ground start to feel like an unsafe place to be? When did it start to feel like no man's land?

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Their needs are the same as ours.
Their stories matter too.
It’s time to stand in no mans land and remember it is common ground.

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While saying they want to "preserve nature" the Conservative Party have just pledged to scrap the Climate Change Act.

This makes no sense.

How do more floods, more droughts, and rising temperatures "preserve" nature?

That's what scrapping the Act will lead to.

"I like to envision the whole world as a jigsaw puzzle. If you look at the whole picture, it is overwhelming and terrifying, but if you work on your little part of the jigsaw and know that people all over the world are working on their little bits, that's what will give you hope."
Dr Jane Goodall

Photo is of one of my favourite quotes, which my friend made me into this beautiful picture, which is on the wall in my office.

Sad, to hear of Jane Goodall's death. & so grateful she was with us. It feels like many of the wise elders are leaving just now. Makes me feel it is time for more of us to step up. Not to replace them, they are irreplaceable, but to bring who we are to the world with the same unshakable faith. 💚🌿

Been at Allestree Park in #Derby today. Britain's largest urban rewilding project. Exploring a new corner of the park, ready to work with a client there. It's hard not to love where I work.
#nature #therapy #counselling #outdoors

Catherine Burton Are you trying to navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, burnout, ongoing illness, or climate distress. We can work together in a way that honours your story, your body, and your connection to the world. ...

Healing isn’t a solo journey.

It happens in relationship—in shared breath, in listening, in remembering we belong.

If you’re feeling the weight of the world, you’re not alone. Let’s walk together.

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YouTube video by Long Covid Kids #shorts #longcovid #longcovidkids Clara and Scruffy Fox explain Long Covid

Meet the children and young people who inspire us to keep advocating for all children.

My name is Clara and this is my teddy Scruffy Fox.
I am 8 years old.

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Grey sky vibe this morning. Still beautiful though.
#nature #connection #derbyshire #wirksworth #rain #clouds

Under my favourite #Beech #trees. The #colours are starting to turn & the first #leaves are gently falling. A branch has been ripped down in the recent gales.
I notice that sometimes things leave us at as life turns & sometimes storms rip part of us away, when we are not expecting it.
#nature

There was mist in the valley today, but the sun soon burnt it off. Leaving the spider webs bejeweled & standing out in the morning light.
I always think there is something magical about their webs, so delicate & yet so strong & careful designed.
#nature #connection #matlock #derbyshire

Sanderlings scurry into today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight. 🥰

These small, plump waders from the Arctic are a familiar sight on the UK’s sandy shores, darting along the waves in search of food.

How gorgeous 💚

A stunning high pitch this evening on the Howgill Fells. There is barely a breeze and the temperature is dropping, possibly a frost by dawn.

Today is the first day of the UK Covid Inquiry for Children and Young People.

We will be represented by our barrister, Sangeetha Iengar @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social

We wish Sarah Hannet KC well, having tested positive for COVID-19 she will be isolating at home.

#COVIDInquiry #LongCovidKids

Morning Trees. 🌿

#nature #connection #derbyshire

Join us today at Common Farm!

We're here today for a FREE day of fun to celebrate our county's nature.

There are wild activities throughout the day for all the family!

📍 Common Farm, Spanker Lane, Nether Heage DE56 2AT
🕚 11am–3pm

More info & free tickets - https://pulse.ly/fhpuvfxiuz

Look up close what can you see.

#nature #connection

🌳 Rooting in the Earth and Weathering Grief My apprenticeship with sorrow

we are not humans standing on the Earth, choosing how to make use of this pleasant place we call home. We are part of this living, breathing, pulsating planet, spinning through a universe so vast it’s unimaginable.
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I’ve spent a lot of time in the woods this summer. Not just walking but listening. Grieving. Trying to remember what it means to belong to something bigger than myself.

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Young girl wearing a patterned face mask holds a doll that also has a matching mask. Text reads: “LONG COVID NEWS By Tess Finch-Lees. Forever-Covid hurts young people’s health – and their futures. Many facets of normal development could be impaired by lingering and long-lasting effects of coronavirus. Source: Irish Independent, 24th September, 2025.”

🌟Superb article on #LongCovid in children by Tess Finch-Lees

"Covid is not benign in children. In January, a review highlighted the wide-ranging impact of long-Covid on children and adolescents."

No paywall in next post 👇

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Many #leaves are still green, but the colours are on their way. #Autumn signals change all around us.

Journal prompt: How do you approach #change & letting go? Do you look forward to it? Or dread it? Lead the way, wait till everyone else is doing it or hold on to the last possible moment?
#nature

Autumn skies fill with honking Pink-footed Geese - kicking off our #AutumnArrivalSpotlight series! 🍂

As they return from Iceland and Greenland to grace our wetlands, who’s spotted their signature V-formation?