Towards an Ecological Lifestyle (1981)
In the beginning was the garden, and the garden continues, but the forms that express this spirit are today far different from those of nineteen years ago.
School within a Garden (1980)
From 1978, around the nucleus of Fred and Dick Barton, the idea of a 'school within a garden' has grown and taken shape at Cullerne, a ten-acre property adjacent to the caravan park overlooking Findhorn Bay.
Findhorn Foundation Garden School 1980
A very early 'brochure' giving information about the Garden School with many wonderful images.
A Limb to Stand On (1981)
Remembering those days of tree climbing when I absorbed and became semi-conscious of the strength, peace, protection, and stability which the trees offered, I began to understand that spiritual perception is primarily a qualitative experience.
Cullerne Gardens and Nursery (1980-84)
This is the Tree Chronicle chapter about Cullerne Gardens, listing the many trees planted and the strategy for future management.
Co-creation with Nature in Action – Beavers reintroduced to Glen Affric
I’m very pleased to write that I attended a long-awaited landmark ecological event on Friday, 24th October 2025 - the official release of 7 European beavers (Castor fiber) into Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin in Glen Affric.
Making the world a wilder place (2013)
In 2013 I was honoured to serve as master of ceremonies for the evening at the Universal Hall, celebrating the Findhorn Foundation's role as a global force for positive change, when we reported on WILD10, the 10th World Wilderness Congress.
The Secret Lives of Bats in the Park Ecovillage Findhorn: My Community Survey
Bats, the UK's only flying mammals, are in serious decline, with their numbers dropping by 55% since the 1960s. This has led to legal protection for their breeding and resting places. While they often feature
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal The Park Ecovillage Findhorn (2023)
In 2023 I was asked to undertake a strategic ecological assessment of the Park as part of a Strategic Framework and Phasing Plan for the Park Ecovillage Findhorn.
Topic – Ecovillage Findhorn: Nature, Ecology and Biodiversity
This Topic follows nature, ecology and biodiversity at Ecovillage Findhorn, starting from the founders’ initial attunement to the spiritual dimension of nature to the current embracing of national biodiversity priorities in response to the world-wide biodiversity crisis.
