Category: In the Wild

In the Wild

Walsall Family Wellbeing Trail

Starting right from the Walsall Art Centre, this new Family Wellbeing trail is a must-visit. We recently had an upper-sixth student join us for work experience, and she couldn’t believe how quickly the trail helped shift her mindset into a more positive space, and how we could go from the middle of urban environment to […]

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Westport Lake Family Wellbeing Trail

Westport Lake, a little oasis. I took my kids Westport Lake to help map out the new family wellbeing trail. It was a long journey, but as soon they were near the water, nature worked its magic – everyone became calm and collected. There are so many local canals to visit and we are so […]

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In the Wild School Workshop

Alderbook ITW

We loved being back with the Alderbrook Secondary School team running three weeks of In the Wild Sessions. We had some smaller sessions for Year 7 & 8 targeted at learners really needing support. It was great to see the amazing positive impact on the participants.

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Foxton Locks Family Wellbeing Trail

Absolutely stunning trail (one of my favourites) and a perfect FREE day trip for the kids. The power of the water there is incredible to witness. So lucky we get to do this project. You can download a copy of the Foxton Locks Family Wellbeing Trail here.

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Trent Lock Family Wellbeing Trail

Ah the amazing Trent Lock, highlight for me, when we audited this trial, was where the river and the canal join together, just taking a moment for me to just breathe. You can download a copy of the Trent Lock Family Wellbeing Trail here.

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Retrain Your Brain to Look for Joy

Glimmers are the tiny moments of joy, warmth, or connection that are easy to miss — but when you start noticing them, everything changes.

Since I started noticing Glimmers, my whole perspective has shifted. It's a game changer!

— Lisa, Teacher & Parent

Nice to feel valued and supported as an individual. We often miss out our own care in the struggle to set up all the many school and group sessions that we run throughout the year.

- Canal & River Trust Staff
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