Fiona Danks author page

Fiona Danks biography

Fiona Danks is a British author known for her work on outdoor activities and nature exploration for children and families. She has co-authored several books with Jo Schofield, focusing on encouraging young people to engage with the natural world through creative and practical activities. Their books provide guidance on outdoor play, survival skills, and environmental awareness, aiming to inspire curiosity and confidence in exploring nature.

Danks’s publications include Nature’s Playground, which offers a range of outdoor games and activities, and Going Wild, a guide to adventurous play in natural settings. She has also co-written Make It Wild! and Run Wild!, both of which present ideas for hands-on projects and experiences in the outdoors. These books are published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books.

In addition to her writing, Danks has contributed to resources that support outdoor learning and environmental education. Her work is often used by teachers, parents, and youth leaders seeking to promote outdoor experiences for children. In 2012, Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield published Nature’s Playground with Frances Lincoln Children’s Books.