We were delighted to host a Green Team Event at our corporate events venue and nature reserve in Stratford-upon-Avon in collaboration with Groundwork, an organisation dedicated to creating a fair and green future where people, places, and nature thrive.

Groundwork chose us for their team building event as they had previously provided support to our charity both in terms of grant funding and access to learning programmes. The funding enabled us to build the skills of our team and volunteers with brilliant results, leading to many moving on to full time and well paid jobs.

The aim of the event was for the whole team to get together, enjoy some downtime away from computers and work together to forge stronger bonds.

A Day of Nature-Based Activities

The event was a resounding success, bringing together Groundwork’s Grant Team for a day of hands-on, fun filled nature-based activities. We started off with our ‘seeds of success’ game as an energiser to get everybody up and moving then they competed in an ‘impact quiz’ and the ‘pinecone challenge’, a new sustainability activity designed to test creativity, business planning and time management skills. The team really threw themselves into this particular challenge creating some remarkable creations.

Building Bug and Bee Hotels

One of the highlights of the day was constructing bug and bee hotels, providing essential shelter for pollinators and other beneficial insects. These small structures play a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems, offering safe spaces for bees, ladybirds, and many other creatures to thrive. The masterpieces created on the day will now be installed at our local gardens where they will not only bring character and a rustic charm to the fences, but add to the biodiversity.

Eco Escape: The Outdoor Adventure

Participants also took part in Eco Escape, our outdoor escape room experience that combines problem-solving with environmental education. Teams worked together to solve nature-themed puzzles, learning about sustainability and conservation in an engaging and interactive way.

Looking Ahead

Thanks to our involvement with amazing organisations like Groundwork, we can continue to create opportunities for people to connect with nature, take action, improve their lives and build a greener future. We would like to say a massive thank you to Groundwork for all of their support over the last few years and to their dedicated team who attended the event. We are immensely grateful.