Isle of Sheppey - Elmley National Nature Reserve
For adults living on the Isle of Sheppey living with a physical or mental health condition. 6 week programme running from 11th September - 16th October, 10am - 12pm.
Our 6-week programmes are free and designed for individuals who may be experiencing a lowered wellbeing, living with mental or physical health conditions, or are feeling lonely or isolated. Participants can be referred to these sessions by a social prescriber or can self-refer through our options on this page.
Programmes are run on an ad-hoc basis in line with funding, but we try to ensure that there are programmes evenly spread across the county.
When attending, please bring any refreshments you may want and wear suitable attire for the weather. Facilities and accessibility of the site can be checked on our reserve pages (which will be linked from the programme information), or a member of the Wilder Wellbeing team can answer any questions you may have.
Our current and upcoming Wilder Wellbeing programmes
You can find our upcoming Wilder Wellbeing programmes below. You can also click through to find out more about the locations where we are holding each programme. To book onto any of these programmes, please click on the booking link below.
Canterbury - Healthier Habits, Stop Smoking
A free, 6-week, Wilder Wellbeing programme at West Blean and Thornden Woods for adults who want to stop smoking and develop healthier habits. Consists of gentle walks and relaxation techniques to help you connect with nature and manage stress. Every Thursday 17th April-22nd May, 2-4pm.
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Vicky Aitkenhead
Thanet - Healthier Habits, Stop Smoking
A free, 6-week, Wilder Wellbeing programme at Pegwell Bay for adults who want to stop smoking and develop healthier habits. Consists of gentle walks and relaxation techniques to help you connect with nature and manage stress. Every Friday 25th April-30th May, 10:30am-12:30pm.
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Canterbury - Programme for adults caring for others
A free, six week Wilder Wellbeing programme for adults who are working in the NHS, or who are in a caring role (paid or unpaid). Sessions will include gentle walks, natural crafts, mindfulness and species ID within a small group setting, allowing you to experience the benefits of nature and improve and maintain your wellbeing. Sessions are every Wednesday from 7th May - 11th June, 10am-12pm.
Canterbury - Programme for students
A free, six week Wilder Wellbeing programme for those over 18 who are in education. Sessions will include gentle walks, natural crafts, mindfulness and species ID within a small group setting, allowing you to experience the benefits of nature and improve and maintain your wellbeing. Sessions are every Wednesday from 7th May - 11th June, 1-3pm.
Dover
A free, 6-week, Wilder Wellbeing programme in the Dover area for adults who want to spend time outside in nature to improve their wellbeing. Consists of gentle walks and relaxation techniques to help you connect with nature and manage stress. Sessions are every Tuesday: 10th June - 15th July 2025, 2:30-4:30pm.
Romney - Dungeness
A free, 6-week, Wilder Wellbeing programme at Dungeness for adults who want to spend time outside in nature to improve their wellbeing. Consists of gentle walks and relaxation techniques to help you connect with nature and manage stress. Sessions are every Tuesday: 10th June - 15th July 2025, 10am - 12pm.
Sittingbourne - Milton Creek
A free, 6-week, Wilder Wellbeing programme at Milton Creek in Sittingbourne for adults who want to spend time outside in nature to improve their wellbeing. Consists of gentle walks and relaxation techniques to help you connect with nature and manage stress. Sessions are every Tuesday: 27th May - 1st July, 10am-12pm.
Pegwell Bay
A free, 6-week, Wilder Wellbeing programme at Pegwell Bay for adults who want to spend time outside in nature to improve their wellbeing. Consists of gentle walks and relaxation techniques to help you connect with nature and manage stress. Sessions are on the following Wednesdays: 21st May, 11th June, 18th June, 25th June, and 2nd July and 9th July.
Northfleet - Mindful Birdwatching
Two free sessions - attend one or both - for a relaxing walk around Swanscombe and Botany marshes. These two-hour sessions run 10am - 12pm and will involve bird watching, beginners ID, and mindfulness techniques for relaxation.
People’s experiences of our programmes
We totally understand wanting to read or hear about someone else’s experience before you commit to something!
Here are a couple of useful resources to that end.
Everyday Active
Trevor and John's story
You can watch Trevor and John's story of their Wilder Wellbeing experiences below. The programme Trevor & John attended was funded by Active Kent & Medway.
More information
Sessions are free, but you must have completed a registration form prior to joining a programme. These are not drop-in sessions, but 6-week programmes which we ask participants to attend in full (although we understand events such as sickness may occur) - this is so you can receive the full benefit of the programme to your wellbeing.
Once this has been submitted, a member of the Wilder Wellbeing team will be in touch to discuss the course/s you'd like to join and book you on. Please note that filling in the generic enrolment form does not automatically book you onto the programme – you must have had contact with a member of the Wilder Wellbeing member to do this. Please do not turn up to a Wilder Wellbeing programme without confirmation.
If you have any questions, or would like to register, please contact Nikki Cresswell, the Wilder Wellbeing Officer.
Join us for a Weekend Wellness event
Our Weekend Wellness events are open to everyone. They can give you a small taster of what's offered during our Wilder Wellbeing programmes, or offer you the opportunity to do something for yourself during the weekend to boost your mental wellbeing!
Weekend Wellness: Forest Bathing in the Blean
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Soothe your body and mind on a guided, meditative walk through the woods, inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing- Shinrin Yoku.
Weekend Wellness: Nature Retreat
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Immerse yourself in the natural world for a day of woodland inspired wellness, including healing forest bathing and calming crafting.
Weekend Wellness: Walk and Craft at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve
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Engage with the natural world in a mindful and creative way at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.