Our work is guided by the Five Steps to Wellbeing, an evidence-based framework developed by the New Economics Foundation to support physical and emotional health through everyday actions.
Across our woodland sessions, we aim to gently include all five steps — helping people to connect, be active, notice, keep learning and give. We do this in practical, accessible ways that feel natural rather than instructional, allowing wellbeing to emerge through experience rather than instruction.
We believe that everyone should feel welcome, supported and confident when spending time in a woodland environment. By creating positive, meaningful experiences in the woods, we hope people will build lasting connections with these places and feel encouraged to return to them in their own time.
We work within a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and we are mindful of the balance between education, wellbeing and conservation. Our experience is that when people develop a genuine connection with nature, they are more likely to care for it and want to protect it.
Giving back to the woodland is an important part of our ethos. We follow the principles of Leave No Trace, keep group sizes small, and rotate session areas to reduce our impact. We also support the woodland through volunteer sessions, helping with ongoing care and maintenance.
We look forward to welcoming you into the woods.
