OUR COMMUNITY PROJECTS

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Our weekly, free-to-access programmes offer a safe, nurturing space for those facing systemic obstacles to gain tangible skills, grow in confidence and feel more connected to nature.

We support participants to take a lead in their learning process, connect with each other and find solace & power through working with craft.

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in partnership with Off The Record

This 8-week programme offers 16-25 year olds facing mental health challenges a welcoming, relaxed space to learn woodcraft skills, connect deeply with nature, and nurture their inner wellbeing.

The programme takes place at the Bristol Tree Craft workshop on Wednesday afternoons. The Spring programme kicks off on 4th March 2026!

Register here.

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This 9-month long programme empowers 16–25 year olds who have completed Woodcraft, Wellbeing & Wilding to become the next generation of environmental change ambassadors in their communities.

We offer wraparound support tailored to each young person, including
1-1 sessions, leadership training, craft upskilling workshops and project development. 


The Green Leader Scheme is a springboard for using craft as a tool for catalysing nature advocacy and inspiring collective action!

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Free, pop-up crafts sessions fostering connection to nature for local children & families.

The Green Machine is open to all children aged 3-14, just turn up! Parents and guardians welcome!

Current partnerships:

Southmead Development Trust

- find us at >> The Ranch Adventure Playground. Every Thursday at 3.30pm, for 6 weeks starting 5th March.

Eastside Community Trust

- find us at >> Felix Road Adventure Playground in the Summer, dates TBC.

Intercultural 6-month programme designed for 16-25-year-olds from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds. Every session is different, facilitating connection with nature, confidence, belonging, and leadership skills. Common Ground is where we find belonging by connecting to land and to one another.

We are currently working with:

Our Second Home (OSH) is a youth movement that empowers young refugees and asylum seekers to flourish in the place that they call home.

These series of programmes offer creative sanctuary in nature. Participants are guided through a range of traditional craft activities, games and mindfulness techniques. We aim to create a space where people can come as they are, knowing that a hot drink and warm welcome await them.

We are currently working with:

Southmea Project - supports adult survivors of abuse, providing a safe(r) space for growth, connection and wellbeing.

Every 6 weeks in the Summer we open our doors to the local community for a day of craft and nature-based activities for people of all ages.

Come and learn new skills, meet people from the local community and spend time in nature in a beautiful green space overlooking the city. At lunchtime, we provide a hearty meal (cooked over the fire with the help of many hands) and there is tea, coffee & cake available all day!

Next date: 9th August, please book your spot.

Our Partners