Nature Explorers

Outdoor connection through play & crafts

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Green SynergyGreen Synergy

AbbieAbbie

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Hillside Garden, Lincoln

Ages: 7 - 14 years

HAF eligible child FreePaid non HAF child £6 per session

Next date: Wednesday 2nd Sep, 10:30 – 15:00

Funded by Lincolnshire HAF

Universal provision with SEND support

Nature Explorers block mentored by Green Synergy

What we'll do

Nature Explorers is a fun-filled programme of activities designed to encourage children to connect with nature, stay active, explore healthy eating, and enjoy creative crafts. On the day, you can choose for your child to have breakfast provided. Children will also enjoy fresh fruit skewers as a healthy snack throughout the day, along with a picnic-style lunch. Activities may include nature scavenger hunts, gardening activities, and a variety of crafts such as painting, felt butterfly making, and much more. Every session is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of the outdoors. All activities take place in Hillside Garden, providing the perfect natural setting for children to learn, explore, and have fun.

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1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Wheelchair accessible site

Autism awareness trained

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

More information available on request

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It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.

About your mentors

Green Synergy

Socialise, Learn and Thrive

Green Synergy is an award-winning Lincoln based gardening and horticulture charity that supports people to socialise, learn and thrive. Green Synergy use community gardening and therapeutic horticulture to support people to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Our charity supports people of all ages in the most deprived communities in Lincolnshire to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Our charity currently manages two community gardens, Hillside Garden and Ellie’s Memorial Garden. We deliver community gardening programmes, volunteering, warm spaces and community engagement events to bring communities together to create more life chances, quality green spaces and re-connect people to green spaces, growing and nature. We work with disadvantaged communities and with people with additional needs, including those living with mental health conditions, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, long term health problems and unemployment. Gardening is used to build skills for life and work to improve mental and physical health and to educate people about the environment, food and green spaces.

Abbie

Happy & caring individual, supporting others

I moved to Lincoln three years ago and quickly found my place in a role that truly suits me. In September 2025, I joined Green Synergy as a Projects and Delivery Manager, where I lead both the team and a range of meaningful projects. I love what I do because it gives me the chance to help people, connect with a variety of individuals, and make a positive difference every day. Outside of work, I enjoy getting creative with arts and crafts, as well as spending time in the garden—gardening is my go-to way to relax and unwind.

Brodi

Projects Officer

I am a Projects Officer at Green Synergy and run all our children’s and young people’s programs. I enjoy this role because of the variety of work and the ability to incorporate my different passions and share them with others. Using gardening, craft, and games to educate and support our community has made such a difference to my own life. I get the opportunity to help children and adults alike in their development and get to see their personal growth which is an amazing opportunity.

Katie

Project Assistant

My role is Garden and Children’s Projects Assistant; I help the Projects Team to support volunteers and beneficiaries through different projects and sessions we run at Hillside Garden. I really enjoy interacting with the range of people I encounter through my role, as well as the variety of activities and tasks we provide at the garden. It is an amazing opportunity to be a part of and see the positive impact that Green Synergy has on people’s lives.

What else you may need to know

For finding us head to Green Synergy, 49 Roman Pavement, Lincoln, LN2 5RD. Once you have arrived there head to Hillside Garden, located just 100 meters walk away, simply cross the road heading left, follow this path round and take a right turn down the pathway. The garden will be on your right hand side. If you are struggling to find us knock on the door our Community Hub. As Nature Explorers takes place outdoors throughout the day, please check the weather forecast before attending and ensure your child is dressed appropriately. Depending on the conditions, this may include sun cream, a sun hat, a waterproof coat, wellies, and warm layers. We have outdoor shelters in place on the garden that remain available in all weather conditions, helping us to continue activities come rain or shine. As children will be taking part in a variety of craft activities, we recommend sending them with a bag so they have somewhere safe to store and carry home their creations. Hillside Garden is wheelchair accessible. If your child requires 1:1 support, we are happy for a parent, career, or support worker to attend the session alongside them to provide any additional assistance they may need. Please inform us of this when signing up for the event. Any additional people who come along to support a child will need to bring their own lunch.

Learning aims

Aim 1

Nature Connection

Aim 2

Have Fun

Aim 3

Make lasting memories

Food and Drink

When signing up your child for this event you can select whether they would like a breakfast of a Soreen malt loaf bar. On the day we will be providing breaks with opportunities for everyone to have fruit skewers, this may include; strawberries, grapes, mango, pineapple, melon, etc. Dependent on the day. Lunch will be the option between a cheese or ham sandwich, which you can select for your child when signing up for the event, carrot and cucumber sticks and a banana bread muffin. Please note that when you are selecting sandwiches you have the option to bring your own, only select this option if your child is going to bring their lunch. If you select this option we will not have a lunch prepare for them. If your child has any dietary requirements that effect the lunch provided we will contact you to discuss how we may be able to alter it. Fresh drinking water is available throughout the day; however, we ask that all children bring a named water bottle.

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Where we'll be

Hillside Garden, Roman Pavement, Lincoln, England, LN2 5RD

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.For Paid places no refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.