Green Therapy
What green therapy?
Green Therapy is a chance to get outdoors and be a part of something useful and enjoyable. Our small, friendly groups meet weekly or monthly in lovely locations and give you a chance to meet new people where you can help to create and maintain gardens and green spaces for all to enjoy.
We use gardening to help with individual’s personal growth and support them to thrive as gardening is incredibly beneficial for both physical and mental health. The group offers a non-judgemental safe space to meet others whilst doing such positive community work that really does make a difference. Download the leaflet here.
Green Therapy gives you an opportunity to volunteer, give back to the local community and help community spaces thrive. Anyone can join the group and you can apply here.
when and where can I join Green therapy?
You can join a group that meets your needs. Choose from the following options and when you have decided, you can apply here.
Monday
Lavender Meadows (every 1st Monday of the month) 11am - 1pm
Bishopton Community Centre Secret Garden (every 3rd Monday of the month) 11am - 1pm
Trinity Court and Rother House (every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month) 2pm - 3.30pm
Tuesday
Stratford upon Avon Hospital (weekly) 10am - 12.30pm
Forest of Hearts Five Acres (weekly) 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Myton Hospice, Warwick (every 1st Tuesday of the month) 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Mary Anne Evans Hospice, Nuneaton (every 3rd Tuesday of the month) 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Friday
Stratford upon Avon Hospital (weekly) 11am - 1pm
Stratford upon Avon Station (every 1st Friday of the month) 1.30 - 3pm
Autism walking group (every 3rd Friday of the month) 1.30pm - 3pm
The Green Therapy programme includes:
Volunteering and work placement opportunities at a range of garden projects.
Purposeful activities at the Kitchen Garden, Garden of Wellbeing at Stratford upon Avon Hospital, and other gardens.
Skills training and environmental education.
1-1 coaching and support to increase confidence and motivation.
Social events and networking events with other local community groups.
Advice and guidance on routes to self-employment/employment and progression onto other learning opportunities
Get involved
If you are interested in joining our Green Therapy group or referring someone, please contact carolelongden@forestofhearts, call 07774 424404 or apply here.
A word from some of the group…
“I like coming to do work here, where I keep motivated and get on with everybody. I like looking after all of the plants, it keeps me busy and happy”
-Dan
“I like to talk to all my friends and have my work head on when I'm here. I'm happy to keep the place a nice environment for everybody”
-Bruno
“I like coming here because I like to be outdoors in nature and help the plants grow”
-Heather
“I enjoy coming along to Green Therapy because I feel part of the team and it gives me a few days in my week that I look forward to”
-Richard
