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. |
"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
Its nearly the Spring Equinox !
Suddenly the energy of the spring is everywhere. The woods are full of primroses, the hazel catkins are falling, willow is in bud and the wild garlic is in full show. Time for a spring ‘cleanse’ with all the lovely green leaves. Make the most of fresh nettle leaves for tea, put them in soup or use some wild garlic in stews or as a pesto.
The spring equinox is on March 21st and is the time when day and night are even length. It’s a great time to get outside and notice how you feel about the daylight hours and all the new growth that is around us. It can feel very busy, so we think it’s good to find time to stop and notice what is about. Look for spring leaves unfurling, new flowers coming out or pussy willows. Make the most of the warmth, and let your human body feel nourished by the sun.
MARCH 2021 SESSION NEWS
We adhere to Government guidelines and update our Covid risk assessment at least each month.
- We are running sessions for families with disabilities at Easter, funded by the Community Inclusion Team.
- We are running 'Holidays Activities and Food' sessions for children at easter. Funded through government, most of the places are aimed at Taunton primary age children on free school meals. Contact us for more information.
- Young Saplings will open again on April 23rd - after the Easter Holidays. Bookings will open soon.
- Neroche Conservation Volunteers are running limited events. Please contact gavin@nerochewoodlanders.org for more information and booking (essential).
- The Wild Explorers project for Families will start again just after Easter. If you are a family or agency and are interested please contact us. Our Friday funded Parent Toddler group may have spaces - email sarah@nerochewoodlanders.org
Our Facebook page is a great way to stay in touch. https://www.facebook.com/nerochewoodlanders
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Our Woodland Location
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2019_directions_.pdf 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 |
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