In 2020, during the national Covid-19 lockdown, Writer and Academic, Dr R. M. Francis, took an 18 month role as Poet in Residence for the Black Country Geological Society. Tasked with writing work set in and inspired by the different Geosites that make up the UNESCO Black Country Geopark. In this lecture, Rob will share his thoughts of wandering and wondering through these sites during the unprecedented times; reflecting on how this has facilitated a re-configuration and re-grounding of what place means. Drawing on cutting edge creative and philosophical ideas, and recent research in Biology and Neurology, Rob will discuss the importance of place and green space on wellbeing, mental health and sense of self.