Connecting People With Nature
Groundwork is helping people connect with nature. Take a look at our upcoming events!
Every Tuesday and Friday in Swadlincote:
Wellies in the Woods in Oversetts Community Woods (for pre-schoolers)
14th – 29th September around Amber Valley (Derbyshire):
Autumn Footprints walking festival with 16 FREE guided walks for all ages and abilities
Wellies in the Woods in Swadlincote
Wellies in the Woods are FREE play sessions for children of pre-school age.
They combine play with education and creativity. Children and their grown-ups will be able to make new friends and get creative, exploring nature and creatures great and small!
Each session includes story time, with activities built around the story.
So if we’re reading The Gruffalo, we have a scavenger hunt for all the animals that feature in the book, and with Stick Man we create beautiful artworks with sticks, leaves and other natural materials.
It’s a lot of fun, and we look forward to meeting you!
Blocks of 8 sessions, choose your preferred day and time: Tuesday or Friday, morning (10 – 11:30am) or afternoon (1 – 2:30pm)
You can sign up for multiple blocks, and can join part way through an existing block.
Block 1 Tuesday 3rd September – Friday 25th October
Location: Oversetts Community Wood
Block 2 Tuesday 5th November – Friday 27th December 2024
Location: Oversetts Community Wood
We are also running stand-alone sessions during school holidays, more information is to follow but you can already book on.
Booking is essential! Visit the link or contact us: 07801 122494 / environment@groundworknottingham.org.uk
Oversetts Community Wood is located near Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School in Newhall, Swadlincote.
We meet on the path just after the gate around 10am and will guide you to the location of our Wellies play sessions which is 2 minute walk from the path.
Autumn Footprints (Amber Valley)
The annual walking festival returns to Amber Valley in Derbyshire 14 – 29 September with 16 FREE guided walks, for all ages and abilities.
There are sixteen walks to choose from – whether you’re an experienced hiker or just starting to explore the joys of walking with your family.
Led by knowledgeable local volunteers, the walks take place alongside rivers and canals, open countryside, towns and villages.
Explore and learn about the local heritage, natural history and wildlife of each area and get great insights.
You can choose to take part in as many walks as you wish.
Click the button to see all available walks and book your place. You can choose as many walks as you wish.
Nature activities
We know the value of people coming together in the great outdoors.
Being in green spaces has been shown to have positive impacts on the mental health and well-being of people of all ages. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment that encourages socialising, while also giving people the chance to escape the stress of everyday life and connect with nature.
Groundwork Five Counties is committed to maintaining and preserving our green spaces, ensuring they are open and accessible to everyone. Our experienced land maintenance team works hard to keep the spaces so you can enjoy them to the fullest.
Wellies in the Woods
Our Wellies in the Woods play sessions give families the opportunity to get physically active, get to know nature and improve their mental wellbeing in beautiful green spaces.
From organised walking festivals to regular walking groups and activities like play sessions in natural spaces, Wellies in the Woods is unique and exciting.
Wellies in the Woods’ activities are open and accessible to everyone. They provide the perfect opportunity to get out of the house, meet new people and enjoy the great outdoors.
Fun and friendly
These FREE sessions help pre-school children explore and experience just how fun nature can be!
During each session we will have a variety of activities, from scavenger hunts to crafts. These activities help children develop their fine motor skills, as well as improve social, communication, and literacy skills.
Through Wellies, children and grown-ups will gain lots of ideas for free or low-cost activities to replicate at home or your local green spaces.
Here’s what some of our attendees said:
“The activities were really good for little kids, fun and simple!”
“We want to do more activities outdoors; we have learned how easy it can be to do this.”
“Great enthusiasm for nature and learning and having fun. We really enjoyed it! “
“It’s like a lovely little adventure for them.”
For more information about our many outdoor events, or to become a volunteer, email us on environment@groundworknottingham.org.uk
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