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
July
It is high summer and the woods are verdant and lush. We have a cluster of birds still nesting around the main camp - wrens in the accessible loo, spotted flycatchers in the roundhouse eaves and chiff chaffs in the brambles in front of the kitchen. It's been lovely watching the chiff chaffs whilst we do the washing up! The unseasonable coolness and lots of rain has kept the fire-break ponds full and the ground is even muddy in places, which feels like a treat after last summer's extreme dryness. There is a great flush of orchids in Keepers Field which are a joy to see, and we tread carefully so that the flowers can last as long a possible. Hazel nuts are forming, bramble flowers are everywhere and we can feel the seasons shifting.
We have a pretty busy summer and hope that we can rest the woods when needed. We hope to see you at something, as the summer of gathering together and feasting is able to take place this year.
July 2021 WHATS HAPPENING
We adhere to Government guidelines and update our Covid risk assessment at least each month.
- We are still enrolling for RiseUpWild&Rooted, our teenagers summer camp in August. If you are interested please email info@nerochewoodlanders.org.
- Wild Explorers project is finishing one block of sessions and new ones are planned for Sept/Oct. 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
- We are running sessions for families with disabilities on 12th and 26th August, funded by the Community Inclusion Team. Booking on the page.
- Young Saplings is running and has a current waiting list. Email sarah@nerochewoodlanders.org
- Woodland Wellbeing will continue with a few sessions in the Summer. If you are interested please email info@nerochewoodlanders.org
- The Neroche Conservation Volunteers are still busy in the woods, not so busy on other sites. Have a look at the calendar or email gavin@nerochewoodlanders.org
- Are you needing some time for your team or project? Somewhere safe, well-held and deep in nature? We have a few spaces for bookings in July, August and September. Click here
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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 |
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