Find out more about volunteering
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.
A range of living willow structures are in the garden waiting to be explored.
At Scotswood Garden we strive to ensure that the voices of local people inform our work. We involve local people in decision making in a number of ways. We run regular participation forums for our volunteers, older people and young people. The minutes of our volunteer/older peoples forum meetings are found below.
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.