About the event

Each year during 30 Days Wild, the Big Wild Weekend sees Wildlife Trusts across the country holding special events to bring people closer to the natural world. We've got outdoor yoga, a sound bath, mindfulness, foraging, medicinal herb walks, forest bathing, nature inspired crafting, and the soothing music of a local hand pan group.

Find out more about 30 days wild and get your free digital pack to help you embrace your wild side throughout the month of June.
 

Outdoor Yoga

10:00 - 10:45

£5 per person

Join British Wheel of Yoga trained professional yoga teacher Sandra Corlett as she guides you through a range of postures and breathing techniques under the watchful eye of the Lady of the North herself!

Please wear loose clothing suitable for exercise. Please bring a mat and a blanket if you have one. A small number may be available for your use.  Age 18+.
 

Medicinal Herb Walk

11:00 - 11:45

£5 per person

Join professional Herbalist Davina Hopkinson BSc, as she takes you on a wonderful walk around the site. Learn about the medicinal uses of various hedgerow plants that have been used as healing remedies for centuries.

This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Age 18+.
 

Mindfulness in Nature

10:00 - 10:45

£5 per person

Join Mindfulness professional Michael Atkinson, as he gently guides you through this introductory session designed to calm the mind and soothe the body. Leaving you feeling relaxed and renewed!

This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Age 18+.
 

Forest Bathing with Nature Crafting

11:00 - 11:45 & 13:00 - 13:45

£3 per person

Join a member of the NWT team, as they lead you through the woodland here at Northumberlandia. You will find out all about the benefits of 'green' spaces, as well as creating your very own mindful nature inspired piece of art work!

This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Age 18+.
 

Outdoor Sound Bath

13:00 - 13:45

£5 per person

Join professionally trained Sound Therapist, Alison Scanlan as she leads you through a therapeutic sound bath experience. Alison uses a range of instruments, her voice and periods of silence to induce a state of calm in the mind and body.

Please wear loose clothing suitable to help you relax. Please bring a mat and a blanket if you have one. A small number may be available for your use. Please note certain health conditions may not be conducive to this experience, please check with event organiser. Age 18+.
 

Foraging

13:45 - 14:00

£5 per person

The hedgerow is nature's larder and has for centuries, been used to supplement our diets. Join Gemma Gee, aka the Cramlington Forager, as she guides you through the site, pointing out edible plants as we go.

This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Age 18+.