Wild About Brain Health

A six-session nature programme for adults over 50 and people caring for someone over 50.

Wild About Brain Health is a six-session nature programme for adults over 50 and people caring for someone over 50, delivered with Sunderland City Council. The published sessions are: 11 November, tree identification wildlife walk; 18 November, willow weaving; 25 November, wild orienteering; 2 December, sensory rope walk; 9 December, back-to-back sketching; and 16 December, an introduction to wildlife conservation. Each session runs 13:00–15:00 at Springboard Adventure, Hetton Lyons Country Park. The programme is free. Places should also be booked for accompanying carers or support workers. Activity equipment is provided; wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Limited waterproofs and wellies may be borrowed by arrangement.