... creating spaces that calm, nurture, awaken and restore
The home of Forest Bathing in
“The Forest”
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Welcome to the home of
Wilde Earth Journeys,
the place to celebrate in, and connect with nature.
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Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Wellbeing walks, Events, Community
Discover how we connect and what is happening
"A Heart Shaped Land Between Two Rivers" - Dennis Potter
Community
Community is at the heart of what we do, all our profits go to fund more community engagement, boosting any funding we are lucky enough to have already received.
Look out for our FREE to access activities, and always ask us for any information you may need to have the best experience when you join us.
Community Walk Leader Training
Wilde Earth Journeys' Walk Leader Programme
INTRODUCING THE STEWARD'S CIRCLE
2 days in-person
3 months development
12 months following the seasons
FREE* or by Donation
What if your love of nature could become something you share with others?
What if the walks you already enjoy could become the beginning of something more?
The Steward's Circle is a year-long journey for people who feel drawn to nature and want to learn how to create meaningful opportunities for others to experience it too.
Get in touch to register your interest.
https://forms.gle/SrmXfR4F7iS4UPxw9
Perhaps you're passionate about accessible walks.
Maybe you can see yourself creating spaces for women to come together outdoors.
Perhaps families, children, men, people living with dementia, or a community that isn't currently finding its way into nature are where your heart lies.
Or perhaps you have absolutely no idea yet.
That's okay too.
Because part of this journey is discovering what lights you up.
If this feels like it might be for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Spaces will be limited.
Get in touch to register your interest.
https://forms.gle/SrmXfR4F7iS4UPxw9
*Conditions apply
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Next Community Wellbeing Walk
Nags Head
Tuesday 29th September, 10am-12pm
FREE to attend, DONATIONS are welcome to aid us in doing more walks.
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A gentle, mindful immersion in nature
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At your pace
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Great company
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A hot drink and snacks too.
Remember to Register (One Time Only)
After Your Walk Please Share Your Feedback
Forest of Dean Armed Forces Support Network
next event Wednesday 14th October
Open to all veterans, serving personnel and their families
11am - 2pm (Quite space available, 11am-12pm)
at Cinderford Rugby Club
14th October
Bell Sports & Rugby Park, Dockham Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AQ
FREE Bacon Rolls & Hot Drinks
Enjoy a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where you can meet like minded people who undersatnd the unique challenges and experiencees of the Armed Forces Community.
Speak directly with professionals in an informal setting, ask questions, and build relationships that will continue to offer benefit far beyond the day itself
Talk to us about what is important to you.
Tell us about your interests, skill, hobbies you have.
Can we connect you with others or support you in some way?
Partners include, but not limited to:
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FoD District Council contact: ArmedForces.Network@FDean.gov.uk
Mindful Gardening
Forest Green PCN* Patients only
At Ruardean GP Garden
Register here:
6-Week Wellbeing Programme beginning in September
Email: Hello@WildeEarthJourneys.org
for more information
Forest Green PCN Patients only
*Forest Green PCN is:
Forest Health Care
- Cinderford Medical Centre
- Ruardean Surgery
- Westbury Surgery
Dockham Road Surgery
- Cinderford Medical Centre
Mitcheldean Surgery
Drybrook Surgery
Community Drop-In
Fridays at Hips Littledean
On a Friday we gather at HiPs Cafe located at Bespoke Brewery in Littledean for a natter and some planning (Yes we do!)
We are are usually there by 12pm, and we invite you to join us.
Come along and say hi, meet everyone and enjoy a refreshing brew (hot or on draft!)
Community is at the heart of all we do and we look forward to seeing you there for a natter.
Podcasts
Why not have a peek at our podcast here on YouTube
Thank you for your support
Andrew, Honey, Guy & Team
Volunteer with Us –
Help bring nature to those who can most benefit from it.
We’re looking for volunteers to help us grow! Whether you’d enjoy leading nature walks or supporting us with marketing and social media, your skills and enthusiasm can help us reach more people and bring nature to life.
🌿 Fancy leading a walk?
We’ll provide all the support you need to feel confident, and we encourage co-leading—it’s always more fun with a buddy!
📣 Good at marketing, business or outreach?
If you have experience in social media, communications, or any other skills that could help us engage more people, we’d love to chat and see how you can get involved.
If this sounds like you, drop us an email at Hello@WildeEarthJourneys.org —we’d love to hear from you!
Thank you, and we hope to connect soon. 🌿✨
Carers
Wilde Earth Journeys CIC in collaboration with partners has been providing Forest Bathing experiences for carers in Gloucestershire since 2021, and we are committed to raise funds to continue this offer as the results speak for themselves.
Bringing the carers together in nature benefits their wellbeing and also creates community.
Visual Impaired, Nature Connection
Wilde Earth Journeys CIC in collaboration with partners and created a training experience for guides, guides who work with the visually impaired.
We are teaching guides how to connect with nature utilising available senses other than sight, and also impaired vision too.
This way the trained guides can enable those they work with to engage with nature in new and exciting ways
We hope to develop this service more with the backing for Forest England
High School Engagement
Wilde Earth Journeys CIC has been working with a local high school delivering a mindfulness programme and gardening project during the 2022 summer term.
We saw benefits from both projects and are now keen to expand the ofering further a now seeking finding reading for the next accademic year.
Nature, mindfulness and garden cultivation are simple but very effective tools to enable and empower where needed.
EXPERIENCES FOR ALL WALKS OF LIFE
We aim to ensure an accessible experience for all. We ask you to share with us your specific needs, and we will work with you to enable the best possible experience and nature immersion
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