FREE Time in Nature for Families Affected by Cancer - Parkwood Springs, Sheffield

Name: FREE Time in Nature for Families Affected by Cancer - Parkwood Springs, Sheffield
Start: 2026-06-27T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-27T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Parkwood Springs

Schedule

Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Parkwood Springs | Sheffield, EN

Free sessions for families affected by cancer. Open to anyone at any stage - whether living with cancer, beyond it or caring for someone who is (we aren't strict about when or what your experience is or has been and we won't be asking you on the door / woodland path.)
These sessions will be outdoors in an accessible woodland glade and will provide a wonderful opportunity to be creative together, learn a few new ways to spend time outdoors and learn a bit about nature.
There will be a range of nature-based activities to join in with depending on how you feel - or you can just sit by a tree and enjoy a warm drink.
Along with nature-inspired crafts there'll be a seasonal snack, warm drinks, a scavenger hunt or plant walk to explore the surrounding area which included a forest garden.
The sessions will take place in a little woodland glade within Parkwood Springs Country Park where accessible paths and welfare facilities are in place.
Parkwood Springs is an amazing green space with incredible views over the city. it has heathland, woodland, open green spaces and is full of wildlife.
You will find the glade set out with various activities, hammocks, a central area and a quiet space with nature-inspired books. On arrival, you will be shown the various crafts and activities and you can choose how you would like to engage with the session. Whether getting stuck in with the crafts, or going for an explore or just sitting in the hammocks listening to the surrounding sounds. At an appropriate point there will be an opportunity to be led on a guided walk looking closer at the surrounding plants and wildlife.
"The perfect balance of activities without it being overly structured" previous attendee
"It was for families affected by cancer, but cancer certainly didn't define the session ....it was about freedom, tranquillity and just being" previous attendee
In the case of rain, the area will be covered with shelters and in the case of continuous heavy rain, extremely windy conditions or thunderstorms the event will be rescheduled.
The family nature sessions are facilitated by experienced outdoor practitioners Rose and Charlie, funded by Weston Park Cancer Charity and supported by Sheffield City Council Parks & Countryside Service.