School Workshops for All Ages Pond dipping (Habitat work): discover the amazing creatures that live in the pond, tally chart, drawing and observations of adaptations, cased caddis-fly larvae exploration: work in...
A range of living willow structures are in the garden waiting to be explored.
We offer Forest Schools Programmes for primary and secondary ages, either in our beautiful garden, or if you have the space, we can help you set up a Forest School area in your own school. Our education manager has 7 years experience running forest school session for children and young people...
The garden is to be enjoyed in all weathers.
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The garden works with nature to create a great place for people and wildlife to enjoy. The garden is about our community, whether in Scotswood and Benwell or the wider area, and we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in our work. This can be as a visitor to the garden, as a member of our volunteer team, or as a participant in one of our events. We welcome you to visit and enjoy the fruits of our labours.
Care for people & the earth.
Two and a half acres of beautiful organic garden containing ponds, meadows, woodland, sculptures fruit and vegetables.
Our education and youth programmes for young people cover a huge variety of themes and activities including pond dipping, environmental arts, forest schools, Duke of Edinburgh and more...
As well as our everyday activities, staff and volunteers frequently become involved in projects.
We are always looking for support from our local community and beyond. Please come along and visit the garden.
We believe that it is far better to work with nature to create beautiful and productive places, rather than wage war on pests and weeds.