A group of people sitting on wooden benches outdoors under a cloudy sky, with trees and a rustic wooden structure in the background.
Children playing in an outdoor playground with painted square tiles and wooden blocks, guided by an adult. The area is decorated with colorful art and structures.
Person planting a small tree in a garden, wearing a black cap and jacket, surrounded by plants and soil.
Two people using a hand saw to cut a log, standing near a green tent, surrounded by wood chips and trees.

2025 Community Programmes

Banner with text 'Green Leader Scheme' and 'OVO Foundation' with hands holding leaves against a green background.

We’re mega excited to launch the Green Leader Scheme, which uses traditional crafts to empower 16-25-year-olds facing mental health challenges to become local climate leaders. Following our 8-week ‘Woodcraft and Wellbeing’ programme (connecting young people with green spaces through outdoor craft activities) sign-ups onto the scheme will design and embark on their own unique ‘Green Mission’ in 2025, helping nature in ways that resonate with them.

With ongoing support, from concept to completion, through BTC, we hope our Green Leaders' journeys help them find their voice, develop their strengths and step into collaborative environmental action.

Watch this space!

The Green Leader Scheme is open to all young people aged 16-25 facing mental health struggles.
To find out more and express interest…

Flyer for 'The Green Machine' event at Felix Rd Adventure Playground by Bristol Tree Craft. Features images of kids crafting and playing. Event held Wednesdays at 3:30 PM. Activities include making games, learning crafts, and having fun. Dates for 2025: 5th March - 23rd April, 9th July - 27th August, 15th October - 5th November.


At Felix Rd Adventure Playground

The Green Machine!

Our free weekly sessions with children aged 3-14, offers a chance to get creative outdoors and engage with nature in one of Bristol's most densely populated areas.

We run weekly session at Felix Road Adventure Playground and anyone is welcome to come and join in! There is something suitable to all ages and activities range from willow weaving, painting and traditional woodworking techniques.

3:30pm on Wednesday’s during the dates specified on the flyer.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us!

Flyer for a woodwork and wellbeing course in partnership with Bristol Tree Craft, aimed at ages 16-25, starting March 5th. Includes details on skills offered, contact info, and a QR code for signup.

In partnership with Off The Record

Who is this session for?

Anyone aged 16-25 who is interested in trying out nature based craft with other people at one of Bristol’s city farms. All tools will be provided and workshops are beginner-friendly – whether you have done anything like this before or not, you are super welcome and we’d love to see you!

Please note we often have more sign-ups than spaces for these workshops. Our Nature Works Coordinator  will be in touch after you’ve signed up to confirm whether you got a space on this course or not.

If we had too many sign-ups, young people who haven’t attended a Woodwork for Wellbeing (previously Green Woodworking) course with us before would also be prioritised as we want to make sure these workshops are accessible to as many young people as possible.

The group will be a maximum of 10 young people.

Child carving wood with chisel outdoors
People carving sticks with tools around a tree stump during an outdoor activity.
Person woodworking outdoors using a shave horse
Group of people outdoors holding wooden spoons, celebrating, with a blue sky and clouds in the background.
Child using a large drill bit to bore a hole in a piece of wood clamped to a table, with wood shavings in their hands.
Person using a manual hand drill on a wooden log secured with clamps outdoors.
Two people sitting on wooden shaving horses, laughing while engaged in woodworking outdoors. The area is surrounded by greenery and other woodworking tools are visible in the background.
Two people smiling and holding brush-shaped objects in a casual indoor setting.
Two men measuring and marking a piece of wood on a rough-hewn table outdoors, using a ruler and other small wooden pieces for alignment.
Two people working on a woodworking project outdoors under a tent. One person is using a hand drill to make holes in a wooden piece, while the other supports the wood. They are surrounded by wood chips and various tools.
Group of people woodworking outdoors under a large tent
Group of five men sitting outdoors on grass, sharing a picnic with plates of food and smiling.
People engaged in wood carving at an outdoor workspace with a large table, tools, and wooden pieces.
Man using a drawknife on a wooden shaving horse outdoors
Two people carving wood with chisels and mallets at a workshop table inside a tent.
Three people cooking over a campfire using frying pans in an outdoor setting.
Group of people observing wood carving demonstration
Children playing outdoors, participating in a creative activity. Some are walking on wooden structures laid on colorful painted tiles. An adult supervises, and there are playground equipment and art materials visible, with trees and buildings in the
Child using a hand drill and clamps on wooden logs outdoors
Two children smiling outdoors, one holding a colorful painted canvas, with trees and playground equipment in the background.