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SUMMARY:Rewilding in Action: A Tour of Heal Somerset with Heal Co-Founder Jan Stannard
DESCRIPTION:Come along and learn more about nature-led recovery at Heal’s first rewilding site\, Heal Somerset. \nHeal Somerset began its recovery from its ecologically depleted state at the beginning of 2023 and nature here is already beginning to bounce back. This tour is a unique opportunity to spend time with Heal’s co-founder and acting CEO\, Jan Stannard\, who will take you around part of our beautiful site on mown paths. \nYou will learn more around the wider context of rewilding\, including the reasons we need it and the benefits it brings to nature\, the climate and to our own wellbeing. Jan will talk about the rewilding principles that Heal follows and give you an insight into some of our plans for the land\, particularly the interventions we’re considering and our plans for future livestock introductions. The group will also hear about some of the changes we have seen on the site already\, including the very welcome appearance of wild-living beavers. \nYou will also hopefully experience some of the varied wildlife we have on site\, but even if the creatures are elusive on the day\, we know you will still find the site a beautiful\, peaceful and restorative place to be. \nYour tour will finish with refreshments in our 17th century farmhouse where conversations about rewilding and Heal can continue.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/rewilding-in-action-a-tour-of-heal-somerset-with-heal-co-founder-jan-stannard-2/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Nature,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:The Great Pause: A Nature Immersion Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Heal Somerset on the afternoon of Sunday 19 July\, where together we will take The Great Pause — the first-ever mass nature bathe on a UK rewilding site. \nThe event is open to all ages and free to attend. If you’re able to make a £10 donation per person\, it helps support Heal’s work. \nThis will be the perfect chance to be part of a shared experience — enjoying half an hour or more of peace and stillness together in the midst of nature on a sunny summer’s afternoon\, followed by a bring-your-own picnic if you would like. \nAll you will need to take part is a blanket to lie on. You will make yourself comfortable and settle in. Then\, as we signal the beginning of the Great Pause\, you may choose to look up into the blue or close your eyes. In silence\, over the next half hour or so\, you will take in the sounds of nature: birds calling\, grasshoppers chirring and grasses rustling in the warm breeze. \nParticipants are also invited to bring a picnic for afterwards and to join and share with those around you who might have come alone. \nCamping will also be available on the Sunday night if you want to extend the peace and spend even more time immersed in nature in our beautiful rewilding site. You can select a camping ticket when you book your place. \nPlease note that this event is weather dependent and if the forecast for 19 July is poor\, the event will be rescheduled to Sunday 26 July at the same time. \nTHE EXPERIENCE \nThe Great Pause is for everyone and is taking place in two areas\, one for people aged 14 and over\, and one for families. This allows those without children to relax in a quieter environment\, while parents can feel comfortable knowing their children can enjoy themselves without concern about making noise. \nThe 14+ area is a five minute walk to a place at the heart of our rewilding site. \nThe family area is close to the parking area and will also be suitable for those with mobility issues. \nBoth areas have a drinking water tap and a compost loo. Neither area has car access onto the field. \nThe site is in a very quiet rural area but we want to make event participants aware that there is a train line which runs along the valley\, with trains passing through from time to time. \nLOCATION\nHeal Somerset is in a very rural location\, a few miles from Bruton\, Frome\, the A303 and the Wiltshire border\, at Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Witham Friary\, BA11 5HH. Directions will be sent in a confirmation email. \nTIMINGS\nArrive: 2.30pm\nBriefing: 3pm\nImmersion begins: 3.30pm\nImmersion ends: 4pm\nOptional picnic: 4pm onwards\, stay on and tuck in to your picnic\nEvent closes: 5.30pm. Campers can now set up their tents in the campsite
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-great-pause-a-nature-immersion-experience/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Nature,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Identification Workshop at Heal Somerset
DESCRIPTION:This engaging butterfly identification workshop with Nick Patel offers an immersive way to connect with the vibrant world of butterflies\, set in the beautiful rewilding setting of Heal Somerset. \nNick will introduce attendees to the rich diversity of butterfly species that we can expect to see at this time of the year\, many of which we hope to see increase in numbers on site thanks to ongoing rewilding efforts which helps provide the perfect habitat for them. \nThis workshop will be a great opportunity for beginners\, or those looking refresh their knowledge\, to learn how to identify butterflies and to also hear more about improving habitats and the role butterflies play in the ecosystem. Nick will also discuss how we can make our own green spaces more butterfly friendly. \nBy the end of the workshop\, you’ll not only have a greater appreciation for butterflies but a renewed understanding of how essential they are in ongoing nature restoration. The two-hour session will be followed by an hour walk around the site where you will be able to put everything you have learned into practice. \nAbout your workshop leader\, Nick Patel: \nNick is a tour guide\, conservationist\, naturalist and birder and is passionate about helping to protect\, create and maintain British wildlife. A lifelong Birdwatcher\, and former Nature reserve Warden\, Nick has devoted his life to shouting about how amazing our native biodiversity is and just why we should care for it. \nNick says “Having led tours here at Heal Somerset for two years now\, I’ve witnessed first-hand the speed at which nature has already made a comeback. I’m super passionate about showing everyone who visits the site the wealth of wildlife bouncing back\, including some really beautiful species and fabulous rewilding habitats.” \nLOCATION\nHeal Somerset is in a very rural location\, a few miles from Bruton\, Frome\, the A303 and the Wiltshire border\, at Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Witham Friary\, BA11 5HH. Directions will be sent in a confirmation email. \nTIMINGS\n10am Workshop begins at Heal Somerset farmhouse\n12pm Walk around site to put learning into practice\n1pm Refreshments at farmhouse \nCLOTHING AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS\nWe recommend you bring binoculars if you have them for the walking part of the workshop. \nWe recommend that you wear sturdy boots as thanks to our wild-living beavers\, it may be wet underfoot. Bring sunscreen\, antihistamines if you need them and ticks will be about so we suggest long trousers. \nACCESSIBILITY\nThe site is not yet wheelchair-accessible\, but we do have one all-terrain mobility scooter available. If you would like to use this\, please let us know ahead of the event. \nIf you use an assistance dog\, your dog will be welcome. \nIf you have any additional questions about accessibility please email events@healrewilding.org.uk. \nOTHER THINGS\nCancellation \nWe reserve the right to cancel this workshop and either refund you or book you into an alternative date. This would be due to a very poor weather forecast or illness and will be avoided unless absolutely necessary. \nPlease note\, tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. \nChildren and babies\nChildren over 14 are welcome at this workshop as are babies in slings (the site is not pushchair-friendly in a lot of areas). Please contact events@healrewilding.org.uk for more information about bringing children. \nDogs\nWe welcome assistance dogs but you can’t bring a pet dog or any other pets to the site. \nSupporting Heal\nPlease note\, up to 50% of your ticket price will go towards supporting the work of Heal. \nYou’ll also have the chance to become a Friend of Heal and to donate to support our work. \nSpecial ticketing\nIf you are unwaged\, a student or living on a very low income and the cost of attending is prohibitive\, please email events@healrewilding.org.uk as we may be able to support your attendance. Please note this may not always be possible. \nLocal accommodation\nCamping is available at Heal Somerset and you can book that here. There are lots of places to stay in and around Frome and Bruton\, you can find information for some of them here \nTransport\nThe remote rural location means that travelling here by car is the most practical option and there will be car parking available for all tour participants.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/butterfly-identification-workshop-at-heal-somerset/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
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