Wild Ways Well: Connect with Nature September Activites

As part of our Connect with Nature campaign, our partners TCV are delivering a range of nature-based events over September to offer staff and patients opportunities to enjoy and engage with the outdoors.

From lunchtime drop ins to evening walks exploring local wildlife and folklore, these events are a great way to take a break, learn something new, and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of nature. All activities are free to attend.

Posters with full details are below for download. Please feel free to share with colleagues and patients.

Staff Events: 

Lunchtime Birdwatching

A gentle lunchtime activity to spot and learn about local birdlife.

Date: Monday 8th September

Time: Drop in between 12-2pm

Lunchtime Tea in the Park

A relaxed chance to enjoy a cuppa and connect with nature.

Date: Monday 22nd September

Time: Drop in between 12-2pm

Evening Nature and Magic Walk

Explore the real stories of women persecuted as witches in the local area, alongside folklore about plants and animals.

Date: Friday 5th September

Time: 5.30pm

Evening Bat Walk

Use bat detectors to listen for bats and learn about their behaviour.

Date: Monday 29 September

Time: from 7pm

Public Events (Open to NHS Staff & Patients): 

Witch Walk

A deeper look into local folklore and history.

Date: Sunday 7th September

Time: 1-3pm

Bat Walks

Two additional evening walks to discover bats in their natural habitat.

Date: Friday 19th and 26th September

Time: 8-10pm

Autumn Walk

Celebrate the season with a guided walk through nature.

Date: Sunday 21st September

Time: 1-1.30pm

Folklore & Art: Saining Straw

Create traditional corn favours and explore ancient rituals involving water and iron to “drive out fairies”… it’s as intriguing as it sounds!

Date: Sunday 28th September

Time: 1-1.30pm

Posters

Click on the image to download our Staff Events Poster

Click on the image to download our September Events Poster – open to all