Walk & Talk: Forest Bathing Nature Walk
Lakeland Wellbeing will guide you through a Forest Bathing session, scientifically proven to have many physical and mental health benefits.
Walk & Talk: Summer Tree ID
Our Winter Tree ID was so popular that a Summer Tree ID event was demanded! Join the team from Raise (champions of Cumbria Community Forest.
Walk & Talk: Twilight Bat Walk
Join our ‘A Wilder Walkmill’ project team and get involved monitoring the bats around the woodland.
Morning Wellbeing Session
We will go for a springtime wildflower walk around the woodlands and forage for natural materials to put in our nature weaving hearts.
Birdie builder workshop
Make nest building a breeze for our birds with this workshop to give them a helping hand building their nests this Spring.
Family Easter Clay Crafts
Get crafty with some air drying clay and make Easter decorations.
Morning Wellbeing Session
Join us for some wellbeing activities in the woods! We will be taking inspiration from nature to create clay hearts & pinch pots
Family Easter Scavenger Hunt
Join us for an Easter Nature Scavenger Hunt through Walkmill Community Woodland
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Wellness Service to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path with a stop off at the Forest School for a hot drink from the Kelly Kettle. An opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 22 March, 11am - 2pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
Morning Wellbeing Sessions at Walkmill Community Woodland
Spending time outdoors and helping to nurture and conserve nature can have many benefits, including helping to reduce stress and anxiety, improving physical health, reducing loneliness and allowing people to feel connected to nature. As part of the Wilder Walkmill project we are encouraging people to spend some time outside in the woodland with us. We will be running regular morning wellbeing sessions throughout the year (usually on the second and third Tuesday of the month) where we will be doing a variety of activities including seed harvesting and planting, fire lighting, cooking, woodwork and arts & crafts, to name just a few.
When: Tuesday 19th March, 10am-12pm
Where: Walkmill Community Woodland (meet at Moresby Rugby Club)
What: Phil Bradley will be teaching us how to weave willow and create a little something to take home
No experience is necessary and we will provide all the tools and materials.
This event is free
Booking is essential.
Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised. Booking is essential. Participants must be 18+
Any questions please contact Sarah: sarahclarke@westcumbriariverstrust.org
Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
Walk & Talk: Adders are Amazing
Come and search for Adders in the undergrowth at Walkmill Community Woodland
When: Sat 16 March, 10am-1pm
Where: Walkmill Community Woodland (meet at Moresby Rugby Union Club)
What: The Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group will take you around the site in search of adders, amphibians and reptiles in the undergrowth.
Who: Suitable for all abilities
Notes: Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised. Children must be accompanied.
Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme and supported by The Environment Agency.
Morning Wellbeing Sessions at Walkmill Community Woodland
Spending time outdoors and helping to nurture and conserve nature can have many benefits, including helping to reduce stress and anxiety, improving physical health, reducing loneliness and allowing people to feel connected to nature. As part of the Wilder Walkmill project we are encouraging people to spend some time outside in the woodland with us. We will be running regular morning wellbeing sessions throughout the year (usually on the second and third Tuesday of the month) where we will be doing a variety of activities including seed harvesting and planting, fire lighting, cooking, woodwork and arts & crafts, to name just a few.
When: Tuesday 12th March, 10am-12pm
Where: Walkmill Community Woodland (meet at Moresby Rugby Club)
What: We will go for a gentle walk around the woodland looking at the different trees and learning how to identify them in winter. We will then harvest a piece of willow each and then pot these up ready for you to take home and grow your own willow tree.
No experience is necessary and we will provide all the tools and materials.
This event is free
Booking essential.
Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised. Booking is essential. Participants must be 18+
Any questions please contact Sarah: sarahclarke@westcumbriariverstrust.org
Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme