Leamington's Green Connections

Path through Leam Valley reserve Sue Steward New Leaf Images 2017

Sue Steward / New Leaf Images 

Leamington's Green Connections

We've got some fantastic events planned in 2022 including Yoga in the woods, Litter-picking by Canoe, Wellbeing courses and regular hands-on conservation sessions. If you'd like to be the first to know about events or a regular update on work please email kat.reay@wkwt.org.uk to be added to a weekly e-newsletter.

 

Spending time outdoors makes us feel better!

Leamington's Green Connections project offers people a range of opportunities to get outside, feel better AND benefit wildlife on their local nature reserves.  

How?

Being out in nature is great for your physical and mental wellbeing. Getting time out in the wild to take notice and connect can bring mental balance whilst staying active and giving back through hands-on conservation tasks can be extremely rewarding. You might even learn something new!

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community fund, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust has hosted events since 2020 in the Leamington area. There is still time to get involved as activities continue throughout this year at Leam Valley Whitnash Brook and Oakley Wood nature reserves.

Hands on conservation taster days

If you live locally and are keen to try something new, we would love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome, all tools and training is provided and you're welcome to come just once, once a month or every week there's no minimum commitment. All you'll need are some sturdy shoes, a good coat and a smile! 

Volunteering Sessions are usually on THURSDAY MORNINGS 10-1pm and there is space for new volunteers to have 'taster sessions' alongside our regular volunteers throughout 2022. You can choose a date at any of the three reserves; both Leam Valley and Whitnash are easily accessible by public transport. Just contact Kat by email Kat.Reay@wkwt.org.uk or text/call on 07703192198. 

Wellbeing in the Woods: 5 Week Course

Join us to explore the '5 ways to Wellbeing'; Connect, Take Notice, Be Active, Learn Something New and Give Back. This is a gentle course and open to anyone over 18, but please note that unfortunately parts of the reserve are not accessible by wheelchairs.

All courses are FREE due to project funding and there will be regular courses throughout 2022, please get in touch for the details of the next one.

We ask that if you sign up to a course you try and attend every week to get the full benefit of connecting with nature and the rest of the group but understand there are sometimes unavoidable circumstances which may mean you can't come. To sign up or if you're interested in a future course contact Kat by email Kat.Reay@wkwt.org.uk or text/call on 07703192198. 

Community Events

There will be a range of community events throughout the project including guided walks, family practical conservation sessions, bat evenings, and ID sessions. Keep an eye out on the Events section of the website and our social media pages for more details.

Summer 2022 includes:

19th May 8-9:30pm: Bat Night at Oakley Woods

16th June 9:30-1 : Litter-picking along the river by Canoe with guided instructors from Leam Boat centre and Keep Britain Tidy,

14th July 11-2: Wellbeing session @ Oakley woods - a gentle walk identifying and surveying the local butterflies followed by Yoga. Bring a picnic lunch!

18th August 10:30-1:30: Wellbeing session @ Oakley woods - Yoga in the woods followed by a gentle walk identifying local butterflies. Bring a picnic lunch!' Booking here

25th August 2-5:30pm: Litter-picking along the river by Canoe with guided instructors from Leam Boat centre and Keep Britain Tidy,

Places are limited, To reserve a place contact Kat by email Kat.Reay@wkwt.org.uk or text/call on 07703192198.