​Working with nature
to fire spirits,
kindle community
​and foster well-being
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.  
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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

Autumn & Winter Activities

Our Parent Toddler Forest School  'Young Saplings' is still growing and has spaces until Dec 13th.  Parents say it's "the best thing we do each week" and "friendly, fun and different each week".  More here
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​Families in the Forest Winter Event on Saturday 14th December. More details here. 

​This is the best time for woodland management and conservation tasks. Come and joining our friendly team of Neroche Conservation Volunteers working in the woods and other sites around the Blackdown Hills - and sometimes further afield!
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Our Woodland Location



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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