Old Wood Organic CIC

Old Wood Organic CIC, is a nature-connected community supporting the management of everyday mental health and well-being needs.

Woodland Wellbeing Programme: 

We currently have funded (free) places available on our woodland wellbeing programme for individuals aged 18 and over who are referred or self-refer for mental health and wellbeing support. The programme is offered across three sites: Mint Lane Cafe, Old Wood in Skellingthorpe, and Struch Hill Woods in Doddington. For participants in villages outside of Lincoln, a free minibus is available to transport them to green spaces. All sessions are held weekly during term time in eight-week blocks. Additionally, we run family-friendly Eco-craft sessions four times a year.

Our activities include:

• Yoga
• Therapeutic Gardening and Horticulture
• Mindful Movement
• Volunteering (gardening or woodland management)
• Sustainable Eco-Crafting

Forestry and Horticulture Volunteering:

We offer opportunities for volunteers to join our woodland and garden management team during the spring/summer and autumn/winter seasons. Our activities take place in our no-dig garden and woodland areas. We use woodland gardening as a way to educate people about the environment, support their wellbeing, and improve physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Volunteer activities may vary, but some examples include:

• Sowing seeds
• Growing food in our garden
• Composting
• Sustainable building
• Coppicing
• Clearing paths

Volunteering with us can benefit your wellbeing by:

• Helping you feel more connected to nature
• Providing time for relaxation
• Allowing you to meet new people
• Enabling you to learn new skills
• Improving your physical health

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