Access to Nature Imbolc Celebration
This workshop will be followed by otheer Earth festival celebrations including: Spring Equinox: Friday 30th April, 10am – 12.30pm, and other dates soon to be announced.
About the event
These nurturing nature connection sessions are designed to make access to nature available to all and will be held in a fully accessible cosy barn with access to a nearby outdoor fire pit. This session will include seasonal celebration, song, storytelling and crafting themed around the Earth festival of Imbolc; the return of the light and the movement towards spring.
The beautifully renovated Hackhurst Barn is situated adjacent to open grasslands and beautiful woods. The Barn offers a peaceful and remote retreat space that is easily accessible via car, train and bus from both Brighton and London.
Who is this event suitable for?
- This event is open to any adult who experiences physical challenges which would otherwise restrict access to our events. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, and you do not need to be a wheelchair user to join us. This event is also for anyone who would find our usual outdoor, rough terrain venues physically challenging. A carer or companion is welcome to join alongside you.
The event will cover
- Seasonal crafts, song, story and celebration
- Opportunity to engage in simple nature connection
- Connecting with local community
Your investment
Pay what you can – suggested donation: £10-£20
Free places available to those who would otherwise be unable to attend, thanks to support from The National Lottery funding, so that everyone can take part regardless of financial circumstances.
If you are able to make a voluntary donation, your contribution will help cover administration costs that are not funded by the grant, and will help sustain the longevity of Children’s Forest, supporting the planting of more forests for future generations.
As places are limited, we kindly ask that bookings are made with a genuine intention to attend. If you can no longer come, please cancel your place so it can be offered to someone else. Thank you for helping us care for this shared community resource.
Terms & Conditions
Please read our Terms and conditions, linked here.
About the tutors
Pippa James: Pippa has 25 years experience of working with land, designing and making ecological gardens. She has taught Permaculture for over 20 years and has been passionate about inspiring people to develop their own connection to a piece of land to grow food for families and communities. She has created the first Children’s Forest tree nursery, facilitating children to grow native trees from local seed, for planting Children’s Forests.
