Tree Nursery Community Volunteer day

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About the day

Who is this day suitable for?

  • This course is suitable for adults and accompanied children, both beginners level and those with more experience in tending.

The day will cover

  • Learn some aspects of growing and caring for young native trees at each session.
  • Fireside connection
  • An opportunity to engage in simple nature connection
  • Connecting with local community

No booking necessary

Email Pippa for more information: [email protected]

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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. 

Ellie Fuller: Ellie is an experienced nature mentor and wilderness skills facilitator. Her passion is supporting children and young people especially to connect with the natural world in reciprocal, fun and adventurous ways. The vision of Children’s Forest and her own are deeply aligned, and she loves her role as a Children’s Forest Facilitator.

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Upcoming courses

Weekly - Oct 13th, 20th, Nov 3rd & 10th, 4-6pm

Greet the Trees; Autumn term offering (for community)

£10 drop-in per adult

During this term we will meet a new native tree each week, close to the tree nursery. We will learn the song of the tree together and gather in gratitude for the fruits and seeds. We will process the tree seeds to prepare them for their winter sleep and enjoy together a story and tea around the fire.

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Nov 12th 2026, 10-2.30pm

Restorative Nature connection for Wellbeing (for adults)

Pay what you can -suggested donation: £5-£20

Discover a wellspring of helpful practices and skills to tend emotional, mental and physical well being. A reset for the nervous system. Combining nourishing nature connection practices along with tools and techniques to support yourself as the cycle of the seasons move towards winter.

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December 12th 2026, 11-2pm

Winter Community Celebration

Adults: £10-£20 suggested donation, Children: FREE

Celebrate the winter trees together with fun & crafts for all the family. Includes singing, storytelling, tree based crafts and more.

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