Shared Earth Learning is a collective of dedicated outdoor educators and qualified forest school leaders whose aim is to nurture a love of nature in everyone. Shared Earth facilitates Forest School and wellbeing sessions in the local community for adults and young people with an urgent need for support.
Forest School
Forest school sessions aim to build on a person’s innate motivation and positive attitude to learning. One of the benefits of Forest School is the high leader/participant ratio, which encourages an attitude of shared inquiry and enjoyment of the natural world. Participants are supported to explore and appreciate their environment, encouraging them to think creatively and confidently. Forest School is person-led with opportunities to take risks, make choices and initiate learning for themselves, providing a chance to discover their abilities without fear of failure or criticism.
Term-time sessions for children and young people are by referral only, but whole day Holiday Forest School sessions are run during most school holidays and open to all children aged 5 to 15, while adult sessions on Mondays can be self-referred and our Volunteer Saturdays are for anyone. Email for more information.
Adult Wellbeing Group
Every Wednesday, 10.30am-2.30pm at The Mount, Frome, BA11 5AJ
On Wednesdays Share Earth facilitate a free group for adults who may benefit from spending time outdoors in a nurturing environment. They offer a range of activities alongside horticulture, including nature connection, nature-inspired crafts, campfire cooking and mindfulness practices.
Places are free for people struggling with loneliness, mental ill health, in recovery from drug and alcohol use, as well as people who are homeless or refugees.
Email Shared Earth for more information or message Kirsty on 07708 476188.
Saturday Volunteering Day
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 12pm-3pm at Vallis Veg, Frome, BA11 3JQ
For all abilities. Help Shared Earth maintain their learning site and learn some skills at the same time. Activities include tree planting, gardening, cutting fire wood and more. Bring your own refreshments and work-ready clothes.
Email for more information or message Share Earth on 07935 068254.
