Hassall Green Nature Reserve

This course is only suitable if you have completed any external dry stone walling training or the beginners course at Hassall Green Nature Reserve.

Are you passionate about wildlife? Do you want to find new ways in which you can make room for wildlife in your green space? Would you like to learn from experts about how to grow your own food? During this six-week course topics covered range from composting, habitat creation, wildlife identification and so much more!

Have you ever wanted to learn what it would take to survive in the wild? Do you fancy learning a new skills that could save your life!!? Then give our BUSHCRAFT AND SURVIVAL SKILLS COURSE a go! You will learn useful and practical techniques for survival in the wild such as, shelter building, water purification and fire lighting. You will get the chance to practice and perfect them over the two days.

Ash splint is an amazing material: soft, flexible, and easy to work with. This makes it perfect for creating strong, beautiful baskets. It is a relatively unknown craft in the UK. During this 2-day workshop, you'll learn all about ash splint and weave your own fruit basket to take away No previous experience is necessary. You'll learn progressively in a small group which means there's lots of help available.

This course introduces participants to the deeper workings of conservation. You will develop a broad understanding of the basic principles used when managing land for an ecological purpose, gaining an overview to inspire further learning.

Come and join us for a community drumming celebration at Hassall Green Nature Reserve. These sessions help individuals to connect with themselves and nature through the healing vibrations of drumming. We share stories and music along with eating many toasted marshmallows! No previous experience or understanding is required and everyone aged 18+

Get out in the fresh air and learn new skills to build an important feature that defines the British landscape. This FREE course will teach you the basic principles of the craft and you will work with others to build a new snake bench at the nature reserve. Adults of all ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to apply

This course will teach you the basic principles of the craft and you will work with others to continue the final stretch of wall. All courses are practical, delivered outdoors - some degree of physical fitness is required. Topics covered range from site surveying and planning, stone preparation and differentiation, wall structure, laying and finishing techniques and tool handling.

Come and join the Green Angels team down at Hassall Green Nature Reserve for a fun filled, family fun day where you can sample a range of activities ran on the site and spend some much needed time in nature. No booking required. Open from 10 – 5pm

Do you want to get outdoors and help your local environment, learn new skill, or make new friends? Do you have a love for the great outdoors and nature!? Then come and join Rebecca at Hassall Green Nature Reserve for the Green Angels Volunteering Morning. There will be plenty of biscuits and brews!

Come and learn about the grasslands and woodland at Fort Burgoyne - their importance for wildlife and how to identify their species. We also explore making spaces for wildlife, managing habitats and tools maintenance.

Join our Hassall Green Nature Reserve Monthly Volunteer Group and Make a Difference to YOU and your Community!

• Help your local environment
• Learn new skills
• Make new friends
• Improve your physical fitness
• Improve your mental fitness
• Improve your employability prospects

Come down to Hassall Green for a morning of moth collection and identification.

🌳Monthly Mindfulness Mornings at Hassall Green Nature Reserve🌳 Have you taken part in a mindfulness based practice at Hassall Green Nature Reserve previously?🙋‍♂️ Are you wanting to reconnect with nature?🌼 Take sometime for yourself and to become grounded?🧘‍♀️ Then come and join our monthly Mindfulness Mornings.💚 These mornings are ideal if you have participated in our regular yoga workshops or have taken part in our wellbeing courses. Each month we will focus on a different activity that will guide your mindfulness practice and assist you in developing a deeper connection with yourself and nature. Places are free and limited, 18+ only, get in touch or submit your applications TODAY! - Rebeccamooney@thelandtrust.org.uk

Join our Monthly Volunteer Group! Come along to: • Help your local environment • Learn new skills • Make new friends • Improve your physical fitness • Improve your mental fitness Open to all adults, no previous experience required.

Learn to mow with a traditional scythe! This course uses practical skills and learning-by-doing to provide people with the knowledge and experience to continue scything on their own. Topics covered include Features and advantages of the Austrian scythe, how to set up the scythe & adjust the blade. peening (hammering the blade as part of the sharpening process), sharpening in the field, care & maintenance, and comfortable mowing styles for more efficient cutting.

We invite you to join our FREE Wild Yoga workshops down at Hassall Green Nature Reserve. We incorporate gentle, nature-based yoga practices and will allow you to.... Explore mindful, accessible movement - helping the body to release tension, calm the mind and strengthen the body. Grounding yoga postures - encouraging you to find balance and relax. Teachings aimed to support our day-to-day wellbeing. All the practices are FREE and aimed at anyone 18+. All equipment provided. No previous experience required