Greater Manchester
Our free health and wellbeing sessions connect people to nature-based activities to improve physical health and mental wellbeing.
We regularly have projects on offer at our nature and wellbeing hubs in Greater Manchester. Here you can enjoy varied activities, lead by one of our trained members of staff. These sessions can help you to take steps to improve your health and wellbeing, meet new people, learn more about nature and the outdoors and enhance your skills and CV.
Join our wellbeing sessions
Get in touch today to find out what our current projects are and join our wellbeing in nature sessions. We welcome self referrals and referrals from health professionals, link workers and community organisations.
Please get in touch:
Email: manchester@tcv.org.uk
Call: 0161 962 9409
Women in the Wild
We’re excited to be running our second project supporting women in nature – this time at Longford Park!
A project for all women over 16 who want to gain experience and skills, build confidence and enhance their wellbeing in a peer support setting while connecting with nature.
Running until August 2026 on Thursdays 10am – 12.30pm
Join our free sessions for:
– Wellbeing in nature activities e.g. nature walks and mindfulness, natural crafts like willow weaving
– Practical green skills training e.g. woodland management, nature ID/ surveying, habitat maintenance
– Peer to peer empowerment
– Confidence building
– Bespoke coaching & mentoring
– Individual employment support available
– Refreshments provided
Women in the Wild is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and with thanks to National Lottery players.
To register for this project contact us on:
manchester@tcv.org.uk or 07764 655486
Transport
We know that transport is a large barrier to attending this type of activity. Please get in touch to discuss transport as we may be able to offer community pick up locations.
What is green social prescribing?
Green social prescribing links people with nature-based activities to improve their health and wellbeing. Activities are varied and can include community gardening, conservation volunteering, walking groups and arts and cultural activities which take place outdoors.
Taking part in nature-based activities can benefit both mental and physical health. Evidence shows that increased connection with nature can support:
- improved mood
- increased activity levels
- improved physical health
- improved confidence and self esteem
- reduce depression, loneliness and anxiety
- new friendships and feeling part of the community
Find a different nature-based activity in Trafford
If a TCV wellbeing session doesn’t match your timetable, use our Health in Nature Trafford Map to explore other nature based activities across Trafford.