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Cultivating living soils

by remembering our place within

the web of life

Soil Health · Plant Health · Human Health · Planetary Health ·

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About

Welcome

My name is Ceri Flook, and I'm a soil ecologist working with farmers and land stewards to cultivate biologically rich soils, that nourish plants, people, and the planet.

I believe with conviction that thriving ecosystems are rooted in the microbial life of our soils — and I work with you to understand and unlock your land's potential.

Whether you're transitioning your farm to regenerative methods or reimagining how to live with land, I'm here to walk alongside you.

My Story

Features

Offerings

Soil & Compost Workshops

Through engaging our heads, hearts and hands, these sessions aim to equip participants with the knowledge and felt-sense of what healthy soil and compost constitutes.

What we typically do:

Explore the types and functions of microorganisms in the soil food web
Learn about why these microorganisms are essential to growing food
Build a biologically complete compost pile from start to finish
Learn to monitor heat, moisture, and aeration for successful composting
Get an introduction to compost quality assessment through microscopy
Live microscopy demonstration with soil and compost samples
Receive practical guidance for integrating compost into your existing systems
Leave with a follow-up resource guide of step-by-step methods and reference materials

Duration: intro session can be 2 hours and in-depth sessions can be up to a full day

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Speaker

"To co-create worlds that re-member our innate belonging in the web of life."

That's the mission woven into every session I lead. Drawing from the fields of deep ecology, somatic ecology, and systems change theory, I've designed and delivered a range of interactive talks and immersions to teams, organisations, and participants at events, summits, off-sites and festivals. My speaker kit below has the full details.

"Ceri has a unique way to help people reconnect with what really drives their work."
— Participant of Think Like an Ecosystem workshop

"She is a vibrant facilitator and her passion and purpose sparks joy and curiosity in all her participants.”

— Participant of Deep Time Walk

"She ran a workshop on the resilience of nature, which deeply moved participants and brought people to tears."

— Participant of Think Like an Ecosystem workshop

Speaker kit

Consultations

Do you have a pest problem that won't go away? A disease that keeps breaking out, no matter what you try? Maybe one part of your land yields far less than the rest, and you want to know why and how to change it.

Most consultations begin with an on-site visit, where I walk your land with you and ask deeper questions to get a full picture. I then take a set number of soil samples, assess them under the microscope, and deliver a full report. This gives us a real baseline: the levels of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes present in your soil and compost systems, and what they tell us about biological health. From there, we design a package of ongoing support, which typically include a mix of remote coaching and follow-up visits as you put the recommendations into practice.

No two pieces of land are the same, so no two consultations look the same either. Every package is designed around what your land, and your team, actually need. Whatever shape it takes, the goal stays the same: you'll understand exactly what's living in your soil and compost, how it compares to a healthy baseline, and the specific steps that will bring it back into balance to achieve fewer pests and disease, stronger plants, and a system that regenerates rather than depletes.

Every engagement is priced individually based on scope, duration, and location. Get in touch and we'll design the right level of support for your land.