Woodland Wanderers in Care Homes | Nature sessions for care home residents
Woodland Wanderers in Care Homes

Bringing nature to care home residents

Gentle, inclusive and risk-assessed sessions delivered in lounges, gardens and residents' rooms, with sensory exploration, reminiscence, nature crafts and woodland story circles inspired by Forest School.

Woodland Wanderers in Care Homes logo: a moss-roofed woodland cottage held in two open hands inside a copper circle, with the words Woodland Wanderers, Bringing forest school experiences into care homes
Meet Clare

Led by Clare Houghton

Woodland Wanderers in Care Homes is led by Clare, founder and lead practitioner of Woodland Wanderers.

25+ years in education Level 3 Forest School Leader SENCo experience Forest School First Aid trained Level 2 Dementia Care Enhanced DBS checked

I hold all relevant qualifications, safeguarding & insurance certificates.

Clare Houghton, founder and lead practitioner of Woodland Wanderers, smiling in a blue cap among the trees

What we offer

Nature-inspired experiences that can be enjoyed indoors or out.

Forest in a Basket sensory sessions

Sensory nature exploration brought to residents.

Nature arranging & growing

Hands-on nature crafts and growing activities.

Woodland story circles

Reminiscence and storytelling inspired by Forest School.

Seated, wheelchair & bed-friendly

Activities designed so residents can take part seated, in a wheelchair or in bed.

Woodland wellbeing Nature-inspired experiences Sensory nature activities Reminiscence & story circles Flexible indoor/outdoor delivery

Who it's for and where

Who it's for

Older adults Care homes Community groups

Where sessions take place

In lounges, gardens and residents' rooms, so everyone can take part wherever they are most comfortable.

Enquire about care home sessions

Tell us a little about your care home and we'll get back to you.

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