Working with nature
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Neroche Woodlanders is a social enterprise based at Young Wood, one hundred acres of magical and beautiful forest on the edge of the Blackdown Hills near Taunton in Somerset.
Young Wood is a wild, inspiring place where nature is our setting, our muse and our guide. We work with that nature to improve people's lives, while making the woods richer for wildlife. We encourage children, young people, adults, families and organisations to learn about the nature around them, to find their own place in the world, to build connections with others and to experience a deeper connection with their own wild nature. Through all of this we aim to celebrate the beauty and diversity of this Earth and to do our part to help care for it. If you want to support our charitable work with a donation you can do so here |
"Your work is inspirational and such a good example of diverse partners coming together and innovating in the care and support of vulnerable people. Hugely down to your energy and commitment I’m sure. It’s been a pleasure to learn about you and I wish you the very best for Neroche Woodlanders and all who sail in her."
John Muir Award England Inclusion Manager
What a wonderful 3 hours with such incredible facilitators, volunteers and 4 other families. It’s such a gift to access a few moments to have ‘normal’ conversations with other adults around the camp fire knowing all the children are Safe with the ‘yes space’ along with brilliant creative thinking meaning you can really relax.
Parent of child with disability
November 2022
Passing through the time when the clocks change, the daylight hours for working are getting much shorter. We prepare ourselves for the colder days of the winter and notice the woods doing the same. The leaves are bright this autumn, and many now litter the forest floor. On dull days it can feel like they bring a special kind of lightness that you will not find anywhere but woodland.
We are planning for the year ahead, as well as getting stuck into all the jobs that we can see, and it is cool enough to do. Funding for sessions seems to be rolling in slowly, despite what is being called a cost-of-living crisis. Really, we see a bigger breakdown in human-systems going on, and when we talk to colleagues in other places, we can feel that we are part of a solution to all that is breaking down. One of many small ‘beacons of hope’ that are listening to the land, nature and helping humans to create more diverse ecosystems. This excellent TEDX talk by Indigenous researcher Lyla June tells of how humans have helped create thriving life for many millennia.
Woodland Wellbeing
New dates start in November 2022
Young Saplings
We are fully booked, however, please get in touch if you would like to go on the waiting list as children move on to other places or pre-schools - contact Sarah for the waiting list sarah@nerochewoodlanders.org.
NCV sessions
NCV are busy in the woods and other places on Wednesdays and you are welcome to join in. Contact Gavin gavin@nerochewoodlanders.org
RiseUpWild
New dates for the autumn term for 11-14year olds. Some places funded and others are paying - click here to book
ANNUAL REPORT 2021/22
Download our Annual Report here
Calendar
Our Woodland Location
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Directions to Young Wood, Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton TA3 5AZ Two miles south of Taunton in Somerset, near the village of Staple Fitzpaine To find us please download these directions. DON'T USE SATNAV or GOOGLE DIRECTIONS |
Don't use SATNAV or Google Directions. Instead download the What3Words App and search for
Entrance to the gateway of the site on the main road is - candle.sounding.custodial
Car park is - ordeals.text.result
Main Camp is - tightest.existence.leafing
Entrance to the gateway of the site on the main road is - candle.sounding.custodial
Car park is - ordeals.text.result
Main Camp is - tightest.existence.leafing
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