What we offer

Old Wood Organic CIC is situated between Skellingthorpe and Old Wood an ancient Woodland Trust mixed woodland with wildlife, wild flowers and wood carvings. The the major species being ash, oak, lime, field maple and birch. In our patch of woodland we have a no-dig community garden where volunteers and groups learn to grow a wide range of edible crops without digging, using composted mulches. A healing garden where participants are encouraged to spend time connecting with the senses through nature-based Yoga and mindfulness practices and a forest school area with a fire circle, mud kitchen, slack line, swings and hidden peace tents. There is a compost toilet and car parking available on site.

Woodland Wellbeing

Active Wellbeing Community

Supportive social connection is fostered through the dynamics of an inclusive wellbeing community.

Team and Corporate

Wellbeing, education and environmental consciousness

Educating people about the environment, supporting peoples wellbeing, and increasing resilience.

Old Wood Organic CIC provides a therapeutic service, based on eco-therapy. All activities are available to anyone who would benefit from being in a restorative natural environment. We deliver our nature-based services to the local community and beyond in a sustainable, organic way with minimal impact to our Earth.

Aims

  • To enable people to reconnect with their local natural environment
  • To support people to enhance their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing lTo invite people to join our nature connected community, to ensure its relevance and sustainability within the changing climate
  • To provide access to a safe, natural, green space regardless of background, health or economic status, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation

Our Services

  • Eco-therapy and therapeutic horticulture services for adults and young people
  • Training for therapists, students and practitioners
  • Volunteering and Community Engagement opportunities
  • Opportunities for research into the effectiveness of nature-based therapies