COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Rewilding Learning Day
Join us to explore what genuine community engagement looks like in a rewilding context – and why it matters.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Rewilding is about nature and people. This Learning Day explores how to engage communities in rewilding efforts – from early conversations and cooperation, to navigating tensions and building long-term relationships rooted in trust. Drawing from real-life examples and lived experience, the day will offer tools, stories and practical guidance for anyone looking to put community at the heart of their work.
A friendly, interactive day of learning and reflection, with space to share experiences and challenges. Through a mix of presentations, small group work, discussion and case studies, we’ll explore what genuine community engagement looks like in a rewilding context – and why it matters.
The Learning Day will cover:
- Principles of meaningful community engagement in rewilding
- Tools and techniques for building trust and participation
- Navigating challenges and conflict with care
- Real-world examples from across the Northwoods Rewilding Network
- A chance to connect with like-minded people working in similar roles
This Learning Day is for you if:
- You’re involved in rewilding or nature recovery projects
- You want to strengthen the way your work connects with communities of place and interest
- You’ve experienced challenges with community engagement and want to reflect or re-set
- You’re curious about how rewilding can benefit people as well as nature
DATES
| DATES | GUIDE | STATUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATES: 4 Jun 2026 | GUIDES: Chrissy Sprinks & Stef Lauer | STATUS: Open | BOOK NOW |
PRICE
£95
PRICE INCLUDES
- Tea/coffee/biscuits on arrival
- All presentations and take-home resources
- Certification for course attendance
PRICE EXCLUDES
- Travel to/from the course
- Lunch (please bring a packed lunch)
- Personal expenses
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Timings
Arrival from 9.30am for tea/coffee/biscuits, for a 10am start. The day will wrap up around 4pm. Please bring your own packed lunch.
How do I get there?
The Learning Day will take place at Sauchie Home Farm, one of our Northwoods land partners near Stirling.
Sauchie Home Farm sits in a rural setting, close to the headwaters of the Sauchie Burn. The farm is 10 minutes from the M9/M80 Stirling Services and 15 minutes from the train and bus station.
Driving directions are below:
From M80/M9 Stirling Services turnoff:
- Take the Whins of Milton exit.
- Take the first left just before The Brewers Fayre.
- At the T Junction turn left.
- Follow the road to Carron Bridge for two miles
- You’ll reach a windy, downhill section of road, where you’ll see a sign – Carron Bridge four miles – and a blue fence on your right.
- Turn right immediately at the blue fence.
- After one minute take first left up a rough track and continue up the track for three minutes.
- Go up the track for 3 minutes
- Sauchie Home Farm is first on the right.
From Stirling Railway Station
- Follow signs for St Ninians and Bannockburn.
- Continue towards St Ninians and follow signs for Battle of Bannockburn.
- Immediately after the Battle of Bannockburn Centre take first right, then first left towards Carron Bridge.
- Continue on this road for two miles.
- You’ll reach a windy, downhill section of road, where you’ll see a sign – Carron Bridge four miles – and a blue fence on your right.
- Turn right immediately at the blue fence.
- After one minute take the first left up a rough track and continue up the track for three minutes.
- Sauchie Home Farm is first on the right.
If arriving by train, it’s best to get a taxi to the farm. Please find contact details below:
- Sunny (who charges a flat rate of £10): 07880 858 353
- Rabs Taxis: 01786 812909
- Stirling Taxis: 01786 816 236
What size are your groups?
The Learning Day is for groups of up to 15 participants.
Read our FAQ's for more info
VENUE
This day will take place at Sauchie Home Farm. The landholding is characterised by open fields and mature oak woods. Historically, the land has been farmed intensively for livestock, but has now begun a transition with nature recovery as the primary goal.
