There is a long history of nature being used as a therapeutic tool and our healthcare services are recognising and embracing the role of nature in recovery for everyone. Green social prescribing supports resilience and recovery through meeting people; improving self esteem and confidence; controlling emotions and improving motivation; improving physical fitness.
FarmEco provides a number of opportunities related to nature and the outdoors in small, supportive groups. Currently we are running three Nature Care courses a year as well as taster sessions and our popular monthly wellbeing sessions. In addition we are leading 6 Green Memory Cafes at other venues in Nottinghamshire.
Green social prescribing is about connecting people with nature and their local environments for the benefit of their health and well-being
Nature Care
Nature Care is a self-care course which uses the restorative powers of nature to benefit our minds and bodies. It is important for our wellbeing that we are not always ‘doing’ in nature and we give ourselves time to ‘be’ in nature.
Sessions will include simple nature-based therapeutic activities that help encourage us to tune into and notice nature more. It involves weekly sessions in a small supportive group. Here you can experience nature-based activities, simple mindfulness techniques and personal resilience skills. Nature-based activities may include arts and crafts, practical countryside skills, campfire cooking, folklore or seasonal celebrations.
Interlinked with the nature-based activities, we will also be sharing a simple and effective framework to help build resilience and adaptability. For so many of us, when we face uncertainty, unexpected change and the challenges that life throws at us, we get stuck. This simple tool will run throughout the course and can be used in our everyday lives to improve wellbeing.
Nature Care helps people to move forwards in their lives through building companionship, learning new skills and controlling emotions to bring a sense of calm and joyfulness.
Next Course: 6 week course runs on Thursdays from 10th September- 29th October (with a break for 2 weeks on 1st and 8th Oct).
Contact wellbeing@farmeco.co.uk for more details and to book.
Monthly Wellbeing Sessions
Join us for our monthly wellbeing activities at FarmEco, where we use the changing seasons, our beautiful natural surroundings and the farm itself as inspiration for taking time to pause, reconnect and recharge.
Each session is different. We might take a gentle walk through the woods and fields, spend time quietly noticing the signs of the season, get creative with natural materials, gather around a campfire, try some woodland relaxation, mindfulness practices or take part in a seasonal activity inspired by life on the farm.
Our activities are designed to be enjoyable, informal and supportive. There is no pressure to join in with everything – simply come along, slow down and take part in whatever feels right for you.
- explore our farming land, woods, agroforest, wetland, animals and more
- connect with nature and notice seasonal changes
- meet and chat with other people
- spend time outdoors and breathe the fresh air
- take some time for yourself away from the demands of everyday life
- try some simple mindfulness activities
- enjoy creative, practical or seasonal activities inspired by nature
Sessions take place monthly on various days and times. Please follow the link below to Events to see the current session details and book your place.
Sessions are free (kindly supported by the National Lottery Community Fund) . However, donations are welcome so that we can offer more sessions in the future!
No experience necessary and we can adapt the sessions to your needs. sessions are informal and supportive,
Although our sessions are for everyone, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
How do I get to the farm?
FarmEco is just 15 minutes drive from Newark or Cotgrave and just 10 minutes from Bingham. We recommend putting ‘FarmEco Community Farm’ into your satnav as the postcode takes you to a different part of the village.
If you don’t have a car, Screveton can be accessed using public transport through NottsBus On Demand service.
What should I wear?
The sessions will take place whatever the weather (yes even if it rains – rain painting is great fun!) so please dress appropriately and wear comfy shoes. If the weather is really poor we can shelter under cover.
How do I book?
Please book on our events page or by email to wellbeing@farmeco.co.uk
