Stomping Grounds Forest Kindergarten at Gibside

to provide time and place for kids and families of all backgrounds to interact with nature, form bonds with the land, and strengthen communities. We aspire to be a component of a service ecosystem that has a more all-encompassing effect. To better comprehend and support local communities, we regularly collaborate with neighbourhood organisations. We give work priority to people who would benefit from it the most, such as. We wish to hold up a mirror to the outdoor environment so that everyone can recognise themselves there and so reap the rewards. To actively support previously excluded populations in using our services, we adhere to Positive Action practises. In order to encourage others to adopt sustainable practises, our organisation sets an example for them. We can pick language, communication, and encounters that are deliberate and intentional by challenging our ego and unconscious bias. In contrast, they create and hold space for children and young people to grow and thrive as whoever they choose to be, rather than seeking to define, make assumptions based on labels, or modify them. Our intended outcomes include enhanced social cohesiveness, physical and mental wellbeing, and increased involvement in protecting local natural habitats.