Our Team

I’ve been part of Carymoor since 2002 and love it here. I get to work with a brilliant, supportive team, and I’m proud of the difference we make for people and nature. Carymoor is a special place for me. When I’m not at work, you’ll usually find me making music – I’m a keen drummer.

I have been at Carymoor, both as a volunteer and on the staff team, since about 2021. In my role as Volunteer Coordinator, I get to work alongside the amazing volunteers who give so much time and energy to support the centre. I also run DofE programmes for secondary school students. Away from Carymoor I am a keen canoeist and walker and love being outdoors.

I joined Carymoor in 2021 after an idyllic interview in the meadow and knew straight away it was where I wanted to be. I enjoy the variety of my role – exploring the site for photos, chatting with volunteers, organising courses and school visits, and helping to keep everything running smoothly. Carymoor is a truly special place, and I feel fortunate to watch the nature reserve change with the seasons and to spend time with such kind, like-minded people.

I first visited Carymoor as a teenager on a school trip, later returning as a teacher and a parent – bringing my boys to Forest School. When the opportunity came up for Education Officer, I couldn’t resist! I feel very lucky to have joined the team in September 2025, while continuing to work in a local school as SENCO. I love working with schools to make memorable experiences for children, both on-site and as outreach!

I’ve worked at Carymoor since 2008, firstly as part of the SWAP outreach team, then moving into on-site education from around 2012. I love working outdoors with children and families – it’s a privilege to get the chance to spark their interest in the natural world. When not at Carymoor, I like to explore coast and countryside with my family and sing with a choir.

I joined Carymoor in September 2002 and continue to be happy and proud to be part of the team. I’m lucky to work in such a great environment, where nature and people benefit. I always cycle here so, give me a wave if you see me passing by.

I’ve been at Carymoor since 2018 and have led on the Schools Against Waste project. I’ve visited hundreds of schools across Somerset since I started, telling them all about the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. I previously worked in the single use food packaging industry, so it’s great to come at it from the other more positive direction! Every day at Carymoor is a good day. Away from work I run CATCH, a community project to improve the habitats in and around the River Cale in Wincanton.

I’m Karen, though lots of people know me as Heidi. I started out as a primary school teacher, trained in Forest and Beach School, which fits perfectly with my love of the outdoors. I’ve been lucky enough to live and teach in Kenya, Canada and Spain. I surf and I’m learning to skateboard – never too old for a new adventure! I’ve worked at Carymoor since 2016, supporting visiting school groups and delivering the Schools Against Waste campaign, and I now get to share my creative passion for willow weaving.

I joined Carymoor in 2021 and teaching outdoor education is always rewarding. I used to work as a wildlife surveyor and I love botany (especially grasses and mosses) but I’ve really enjoyed learning about history for our school trips. I have also been inspired by Karen to learn willow weaving and now teach some of our weaving courses. Away from work I love sea swimming, hiking and discovering new places (particularly if tea and cake are involved).

I joined Carymoor in 2010 as an Education Officer helping to deliver the Somerset Waste Action Programme. After 3 fun-filled yrs the opportunity arose to combine my role in Education with Conservation, creating my current role of Community Ranger. I love the diversity of my job and also the connectivity between the 3 main areas of Carymoor’s business – Conservation, Community and Education. I have a keen interest in traditional rural skills such as hedge laying, coppicing, scything, and green woodworking. We regularly use these practical skills across the reserve.