Nest Making at Wick Woodland

We Nest Together … 3 Day Nesting Retreat Nest Making is a three day, hands on project at Wick Woodland by Hackney Marshes. Together we will build a collective nest from natural and gathered materials, and take part in workshops that slow us down, help us listen and make space for play, rest and making. Each day has its own pace, so choose the one that suits you, or come to all three! Book each day separately, and if you come to more than one, you will see the nest develop. Each day runs from 11am to 4pm Meeting point: What3words are: ///acute.valley.rabble Between 10:40 - 11:00am What to bring Please wear clothes you are happy to get muddy, and bring wellies. Bring a raincoat if rain is forecast. Also bring water, layers, anything else you may need. All materials and tools are provided. Lunch: Please bring your own pack lunch, some snacks and water will also be provided. Access and location The site is Wick Woodland which is a nature reserve next to the A12, near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and lies on the lower end of Hackney Marshes. The nearest station is Hackney Wick, about 900m away, which has step free access throughout. Ticket names and descriptions Each day costs about £15 per person to run. Please choose the ticket that feels right for you. • Friday, Foundations, Free • Friday, Foundations, Donation • Saturday, Building, Free • Saturday, Building, Donation • Sunday, Recalibration, Free • Sunday, Recalibration, Donation Please book only if you can attend, and release your ticket if your plans change. Safeguarding We want everyone to feel safe at Nest Making. Children under 11 must come with a parent, guardian or responsible adult throughout the session, and adults remain responsible for the children they bring. Our safeguarding leads on the day Fleima, Lillie and Tireni. If you have any concern about anyone's welfare, please tell them straight away. We will be taking photos and film during the event. Please tell us if you do not want yourself or your child photographed, and we will respect that. - This event is supported and funded by Climate Live and Youth Climate Collaborative’s ‘Climate Courage’ program, aiming to equip grassroots youth-led groups with the tools and training to centre wellbeing, joy and creativity, empowering them to build resilience to stay engaged long term and sustainably. Climate Live is a global, youth-led charity who engage young music fans in climate and intersectional social justice issues. In the UK they bring their pink solar-powered bus stage to festivals where they host live music and DJs from up-and-coming artists, alongside talks and creative workshops from youth activists. They create a joyful, creative and accessible space for young people to learn and become empowered to create change. Youth Climate Collaborative is a global, youth-led organization building an ecosystem of support for young people (ages 35 and under) to advance climate leadership in service of people and planet. They build the conditions for young people to create, sustain, and scale climate action by nurturing wellbeing, building capacity, expanding access to resources and decision-making spaces, and fostering intergenerational collaboration.