Branching Out
Nature's Embrace
Branching Out is a community program that helps vulnerable families connect with nature and each other. Through activities like gardening, mindfulness, and foraging, participants can improve their well-being and develop sustainable living skills. This project is funded by Grantscape
A Community Woodland & Sensory Garden Project
We’re excited to announce our collaboration with the Walpole Parish Foundation Recreation Trust as part of the Branching Out Project! Together, we are creating a beautiful new woodland in Walpole St. Andrew, with over 400 trees recently planted to benefit future generations.
At the heart of this woodland, we’re developing a sensory garden—a peaceful space for visitors to enjoy, designed to enhance biodiversity and help nature thrive. This project has been generously funded by Grantscape and is truly a community-led initiative.
Get Involved!
We want the local community to be part of this exciting project, from the development of the sensory garden to its ongoing care and maintenance. Whether you’re a keen gardener, nature lover, or just eager to learn, we’d love for you to join us!
🌿 How You Can Help:
✅ Help plant and maintain the sensory garden
✅ Support biodiversity efforts to protect local wildlife
✅ Learn about plants and nature through hands-on experience
✅ Connect with like-minded people and give back to your community
📲 Join Our WhatsApp Group or Email Us to Get Involved!
Send us a message to join our volunteer WhatsApp group or drop us an email to find out more.
We’re also delighted to be partnering with Kate from Artemisia Plant Medicine Pathways, who brings her expertise in plant-based wellbeing to the project.
Let’s grow something amazing together! 🌳✨
Nature Based Workshops
Our seasonal nature-based workshops are designed to help you reconnect with the environment, enhance your creativity, and promote wellbeing through mindful activities.
With each session, you’ll experience the beauty of nature while exploring new skills, from foraging and cooking to mindfulness and crafting.
These workshops offer a chance to slow down, embrace the changing seasons, and learn more about the world around you. Whether you're walking through frosty landscapes in winter, designing a sensory garden, or celebrating the summer solstice, there's something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year.
Bat Session
25.3.25 | 10:00 AM
Location: Discovery Centre
Join us as we learn about the bats in our gardens and how we can help them thrive as well as decorate your own bat box to take home.
Spring Foraging
19.3.25 | 10:00 AM
Location: TBC
As spring begins to awaken, explore the world of foraging. Learn to identify early spring edibles like wild garlic, and gain useful tips for safely foraging in nature. You’ll even get a chance to cook with your foraged finds.
Earth Day
22.4.25 | 10:00 AM
Location: Discovery Centre
Lets come together and celebrate Mother Earth and learn how we can live more sustainably
My Edible Garden
12.4.25 | 10:00 AM
Location: Discovery Centre
Learn about what plants to grow in your garden and how to use them in different recipes.
Tree Meditation & Connection
28.3.25 | 6:30 PM
Location: Walpole Community Centre
Join us for an evening of tree meditation and mindfulness. We’ll identify different tree species, take part in a grounding meditation, and make creative bark rubbings as we connect with the natural world.
Spring Walk & Forage
10.5.25 | 10:00 AM
Location: TBC
As the plants start to grow, spring is a great time to start foraging for fresh leaves.
BeeTalk with Beekeepers Andy & Sue
Kids Bee Talk with Sue
Location: Walpole Community Centre
March 31st | 10:00 AM
Join Sue and Andy for a sweet insight into the world of honeybees! See a real hive, explore beekeeping tools, taste different honeys, and discover fascinating bee facts. With a fun quiz and prizes, it’s a buzzing session you won’t want to miss!
Nature Crafts for Mindfulness
25.4.25 | 6:30 PM
Location: Walpole Community Centre
Get creative with nature in this mindful crafting session. You’ll press flowers, create beautiful bookmarks, and enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting, while learning about the importance of eco-friendly materials.
Garden Critters
20.5.25 | 10:00 AM
Location: Discovery Centre
Lets explore the different bugs we find in our garden, what their job role is and how we can help them thrive.
Seasonal Garden
10.6.25 | 10:00 AM
Location: Discovery Centre
Explore the different vegitables and the seasons they are available. Share the best recipes so we can start cooking in seasons.
If you are booking onto the sessions you will need to complete a registration form so please CLICK HERE
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Special Thanks
Thanks to the generous funding from the 'Hornsea Community Fund', we're able to bring these sessions to life. Their support is instrumental in fulfilling a vital need within our community.