Green Health Activities at Astley Ainslie: Summer 2026
Join Aisling, our Nature Rehabilitation Ranger, for a range of nature-based activities to support your health and wellbeing and make space for nature.
All activities will be run by Aisling unless otherwise stated. If you need additional support to participate, or have any questions, please get in touch: [email protected].
Regular activities
| Activity | Date & time | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Connection Workshops for NHS Staff | Wednesdays 12 – 1pm July 8, 22 Aug 5, 19 Sept 2, 16, 30 | Watch out for emails from Aisling regarding planned activities and meeting points. Activities include guided nature walks, gardening, making plant teas, nature connection techniques for improved wellbeing and land art. |
| Volunteer Garden Group | Wednesdays 2 -4pm July 1, 15, 29 Aug 12, 26 Sept 9, 23 | Meet Aisling at the shed in front of Occupational Therapy Building. This group helps enhance the grounds and gardens. Tasks include weeding watering and light maintenance. Contact Aisling for further info. |
| LEAP New Shoots Programme | Mondays 13:30 -15:30 | This is a closed group for LEAP patients focusing on connecting with nature outdoors and exploring the grounds of the Astley Ainslie. |
One off for your diary
More details will follow on the following:
- Staff sleep support workshop (22nd July) – Come and find out about how natural herbs and scents can support your sleep. In partnership with the Work Well Team
- Fungi of the forest evening (21st August) – Spend an evening with a fungi expert exploring the wonderful world of underground fungal networks!
- Astley wildflower scything festival (1st & 2nd September) – Come and join us to use traditional techniques to maintain the newly established wildflower areas.
Map of the Astley Ainslie Hospital
Click on the image below to open a pdf of the Astley Ainslie Hospital map.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, just let one of the staff know and someone will come to the ward and support you
Please contact me directly either in person or by emailing [email protected] and I will do my best to support you.
Yes, most activities will unless specified.
Yes, please do unless it states booking is essential.
No, everything will be explained.