South Yorkshire Woodland Workout is an exciting project that enables individuals to become fitter and healthier by taking part in nature conservation activities to improve green spaces in SouthYorkshire. Sessions may include tree or hedge planting, woodland management and many more.
It's fun and it's free!
Sessions last 2-4 hours and are run by a friendly and experienced leader who will provide training in practical skills.
Who can take part?
Woodland Workout welcomes people aged 16+.
It offers you the chance to get out and enjoy the fresh air and be more active.
You don't need to be fit to join the green gym. You will be encouraged to work at your own pace -you can start with more gentle tasks and build up your fitness gradually.
Warm up stretches at the start of sessions prepare the body for work and help to prevent muscle strain and injury.
You don't need any experience to take part just come along and give it a go!
Health benefits
Research shows that:
Doing an hour of some green gym sessions can burn almost a third more calories than in a step aerobic class.
Participants report feeling fitter and having more energy than before they got involved in the Woodland Workout.
Its not only your physical health that can benefit- mental and emotional well-being can also be improved.
Programme
Sessions are currently held twice each week. Please contact the Woodland Workout project officer for a current timetable of events.
Venues
Sessions take place on a number of sites across South Yorkshire.
Some of the sites we will be working on include:
Bentley Community Woodland
Brodsworth Community Woodland
Phoenix Park
Wombwell Woods
Woodland Workout at Wharncliffe Wood
Volunteer with the Forestry Commission to help manage and conserve your local woods and forests while learning new skills, improving your health and wellbeing and making new friends.
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10am – 3pm
The range of tasks depends on the weather and time of year and include
- Planting oak and other native trees
- Removing birch
- Hedge creation
- Butterfly surveys
- Trail Maintenance
- Dry Stone walling
If you are interested in getting involved then please contact Hannah on hannah.darcel@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or 01623 821452
