Tree Canopy Project

There is growing evidence of the physical and mental health benefits of being outdoors.

Following the success of our Community Allotment, we have created a Tree Canopy Project in the beautiful woodlands off Rydens Road in Walton on Thames.

This community woodland project gives local residents the opportunity to get outdoors and active through the following initiatives:

Forest school

Rewilding Forest School runs sessions for children throughout the year. Their holistic approach encourages children’s imaginations, builds self-esteem and creates a desire to understand, learn and respect the natural world around them.

Guided wellbeing

Kate from Guided Wellbeing runs sessions for adults and teenagers who want to reconnect with nature.  Her nature workshops have included wreath making, foraging and cooking.

Tree warden scheme

The Tree Canopy Project is also used as a base for the Elmbridge Tree Warden Scheme who organise tree planting days and a programme of aftercare for newly planted trees in our local area. If you would like to get involved, follow the Elmbridge tree wardens grop on Facebook @ElmbridgeTreeWardens

Space to Grow

We have been awarded £75,000 by the Mental Health Innovation Fund to continue developing the Tree Canopy Programme. Our new community grower will be using this funding to run the Space to Grow project with local community groups on our Tree Canopy space which a focus on mental health and wellbeing.

If you are interested in running an activity or looking for outdoor space for a community project or activity, please contact us at greenspaces@waltoncharity.org.uk