The Acorn Project

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Connection , Community , Collaboration.

The Acorn Project is a non-profit organisation delivering nature based learning programmes that empower communities to take action in ecological restoration through reconnection with their local wild spaces through community seed saving , forest school , nature connection and sharing of traditional skills.

Our Vision:

The Acorn Project is a two thousand year project to restore the Oak forests of this land, acorn by acorn , and in doing so, also restore our human relationship with nature.We believe in community led action in ecological restoration.Over the seasons we aim to develop and grow our community seedsaving and tree nursery projects , learning and wellbeing programmes and work collaboratively towards nature restoration programmes.

Our aims:

- To develop our human connection to nature for learning and wellbeing.

- To educate and raise awareness about the importance of habitats, eco systems and understand the importance and value of our human relationship to these ecosystems.

-To connect communities to their local wild spaces through forest school, skills share and forest therapy.
-To promote wellbeing in the community through our connection with nature and our natural heritage.
- To empower communities to take positive actions in rewilding and ecological restoration through seedsaving and establishment of tree nurseries.

Biodiversity Report for the Riparian Woodlands of the Nore by Dr. Fiona MacGowan

Keep up to Date : Novemeber 2022 Newsletter

Listen to the Acorn Project Podcast by Monica Hayes: Episode 1 : Meitheal

The Story of Every Oak begins with an Acorn...Be Part of the Story!

How to Get Involved:

-Become a Community Supporter : Indiviiduals , families and groups can attend community acorn gathering events or take part in our community seedsaving training days and tree planting events.Or join our Skills register to offer technical support.

- Become a Community Partner: Foster an Acorn Tree Nursery , host a community seedsaving training event or attend a forest therapy event. Contact us to discuss ways for your organisation to get involved.