Wee Weeders! : Gardening Group

Want to spend time outdoors with others, lend a hand - and get them dirty? Come join our monthly* gardening group at The Wee Retreat CIC! 

This free community event offers a chance to be active outside, whilst connecting with fellow human and plant life! ~ and hopefully plenty of insects and birds too…

We are in the midst of seeking funding to develop the garden into an accessible and ecological space to be enjoyed by the community. At this stage, we are tasked with taking care of the existing garden, through the meditative activities of weeding and tidying!

If you want to practise bringing mindful awareness to your daily movements and tasks there will be an optional mindfulness practice towards the beginning of the session. 

What does the event hope to achieve?

Support the physical, mental and social health of participants - by being outdoors, active, and connecting to nature and community. 

Improve and maintain the outdoor garden space at The Wee Retreat CIC through weeding and tidying tasks. This will contribute to the overall feel and the wellbeing of everyone using the centre. 

What will happen at the event?

Participants will be welcomed and supported by Jose Community Engagement Officer.

Tasks at this stage will mostly consist of weeding and tidying. 

We are in the midst of seeking funding to develop the garden into an accessible and ecological space to be enjoyed. So in the future, the group’s tasks would likely evolve. 

Key info

Wear weather & seasonal appropriate clothes that can get dirty, and support your comfort and safety! Suggestions include; layers that can be taken on and off, sun-cream, sunhat, water-bottle, waterproof/windbreaker jacket, waterproof trousers. 

Tea, coffee, and sweet bites will be provided, however bring any additional snacks to sustain your energy. 

If you have your own trusty trowel and gardening gloves you are welcome to bring and use them, however we will also provide these. 

The front and back gardens include a variety of terrains underfoot - including paved, gravel, and dirt. In the back, there is uneven ground including a slope. A mix of trees, shrubs, intentional plants, and wild weeds are growing! 

There will be some scope to adapt tasks to suit accessibility requirements. Please get in touch with Jose ahead of the event to discuss any specific needs. [email protected]

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