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woodland CONNECTION

This event is for anyone living with or beyond cancer.

🌿 Introducing Woodland Connection: Nature Therapy Sessions for Cancer Support 🌿

Join us on Wednesday mornings, 10:00–12:30, at The Wise Woods in Box for a series of nature therapy sessions designed for those living with or in remission from cancer.

All sessions are free to attend and funded by We Get It, through a generous legacy donation.

What is Woodland Connection?

Woodland Connection is a gentle, guided nature therapy programme. Over the inviting canopy of Wise Woods, you’ll step away from daily pressures and reconnect with yourself, community and the rhythms of nature.

Through a mix of sensory practices, creative activities, and simple rituals, you’ll be supported to slow down, breathe deeply, and find calm, clarity and connection.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, recovering, or living beyond cancer, this is a space just for you.

Why Nature Therapy?

Time spent in woodland and natural environments is increasingly recognised as a powerful complement to conventional cancer care. Research has shown that forest therapy can:

  • Reduce stress and anxiety - forest walks lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline

  • Boost mood, emotional wellbeing & resilience - being in nature lifts spirits, eases low mood and fosters a sense of calm

  • Support immune system function - exposure to tree-scent phytoncides can promote activity in natural killer (NK) cells, which play a role in fighting infection and cancer

  • Improve quality of life and reduce fatigue - studies of forest-based programmes for those living with cancer have shown improvements in psychological wellbeing, reduced stress and enhanced quality of life

  • Ease isolation & build community - shared woodland sessions offer connection, support and a sense of belonging

Nature doesn’t just change the view, it can change how you feel and heal.

What to Expect in a Woodland Connection Session

In a small, supportive group (max 12 people), guided by experienced facilitators, you’ll be invited to:

  • Walk mindfully through the woods, soaking in the sights, sounds, and scents of the trees

  • Engage in gentle creative, reflective or ritual-based activities (journaling, natural art, simple woodland crafts)

  • Pause for shared reflection, gentle movement or rest

  • Connect with others who understand in a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space

Whether you come quietly to observe or choose to participate, everyone is welcome.

Book a block and attend as many sessions as you can:

  • Block 1: Wed 1 Oct – Wed 15 Oct 2025 (3 sessions)

  • Block 2: Wed 5 Nov – Wed 26 Nov 2025 & Wed 3 Dec – Wed 10 Dec 2025 (6 sessions)

  • Block 3: Wed 7 Jan – Wed 28 Jan 2026 & Wed 4 Feb – Wed 11 Feb 2026 (6 sessions)

  • Block 4: Wed 25 Feb 2026, then Wed 4 Mar – Wed 25 Mar 2026 & Wed 1 Apr 2026 (6 sessions)

  • Block 5: Wed 15 Apr – Wed 29 Apr 2026 & Wed 6 May – Wed 20 May 2026 (6 sessions)

  • Block 6: Wed 3 Jun - Wed 8 July (6 sessions)

Each Woodland Connection block taps into a different seasonal theme with a gentle invitation to reflect, heal and grow in tune with the cycles of nature.

Who can join?

· Anyone living with or beyond cancer, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, recovering, or in remission

· Whether you walk with a cane, use a wheelchair, or have limited mobility, everyone deserves access to nature’s healing, so please let us know if you need any support or adjustments

· You don’t need prior experience with nature therapy or woods, just an open heart and a willingness to be present

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