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
We welcome Imbolc - the early spring festival
The start of February marks the Celtic festival of 'Imbolc'. This is six weeks after Christmas, and is the time when we notice the first signs of spring. Snowdrops are out, bluebells are pushing through the woodland floor and yet it can be icy cold. It's good to see the days getting longer and to feel the stirrings of spring. In the old Celtic calendar it's a time to honour the goddess Brigid, or as the Christianly adopted her, as St Bridget, who is goddess of sacred wells, smithing, poetry and the greening of the land.
It's a good time to pay attention to our plans for the year, think about the seeds we want to sow in our work and personal lives. So here at Woodlanders we are reviewing our business plan and looking ahead.
LOCKDOWN UPADATES
Young Saplings will not be running, until schools open. Please contact us if you want to go on the waiting list.
We are offering Nature Craft Packs for Families who have a child with a disability for February half term. Contact us for information.
Neroche Conservation Volunteers Wednesday event are POSTPONED until the Lockdown lifts We are only doing essential site & woodland maintenance.
We adhere to Government guidelines and update our Covid risk assessment at least each month.
The NEW Wild Explorers project for Families will start sessions again in when we can. If you are a family or agency and are interested please contact us.
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 |
Our funders, supporters & partners |
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