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This project successfully funded on 9th October 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
'Canopy' - special guided woodland walks
Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom
Aim
Guided woodland walks for all (feat. botany, art, dance, poetry & live music!) all in celebration of trees! Nature-inspired. Community-led.
Help us bring a unique outdoor art experience to life - in the heart of precious woodland around England.
'Canopy' is a woodland walk with a difference, an outdoor event for adults that blends botany, relaxation and some (nice) creative surprises along the route! Canopy invites the walkers to reconnect with nature but also with each other. As a site-specific event, each Canopy will be a bit different from the last as it adjusts to new woodlands and participants. The ticketed walks are in special woodland locations and feature the talents of some brilliant local talents, along with one or two nationally recognised musicians on a relaxing walk led by a small, highly experienced team of producers.
And new this year, each ticket purchased entitles the holder to a free down-loadable nature inspired 'soundscape' to enjoy anytime, anywhere!
After a successful events in East Kent and North Norfolk woodland, we're now considering different woods of interest in other locations around England. (If you have suggestions, please let us know!)
Please donate &/or share to help us make this and future Canopy walks happen!
Who We Are and Why We’re Raising Funds
We’re a core team of 3 women, Harriet, Serena and Sadie, with a wealth of experience in TV, music and event production. We’re also passionate about the natural world and believe that Canopy helps audiences engage with it in a unique way. We invite artists, writers, dancers and musicians to join us in different woodland locations around England. With your help, we can encourage audiences outside into nature to experience all the proven benefits that brings, while creating a bit of lasting magic in their lives too. Canopy encourages participants to experience their local woodland with fresh eyes—and all their senses. It's healthy, it's fun, it's relaxing and it's informative.
This project is low-impact and grounded in community values. Proceeds will go back into the project, to pay the participants and to support woodland locations, as well as the people who tend them.
You don't have to take our word for it either - Here are some of the lovely things our audience-walkers have said already!
“It totally exceeded expectations. It was hugely enjoyable, restorative and inspiring. I honestly think the walk triggered a change in me. I have not been calm or happy for some time and this felt like a turning point... It was really transformative.”
“Magical and fun…”
“It was such a special occasion and it felt great to be amongst others all enjoying this unique time in the woods. It was a rare mix of approaches”
"It was a very positive experience. I do hope you produce others"
"I loved the mix of music/poetry/dance/education. It was a beautiful way to spend an afternoon'
“Wow - still feeling the magic. Such a special afternoon of utter surprize and joy. Thank-you. It really was such a treat and so beautifully presented”
"Thank-you for a wonderful experience in the woods. Loved it! It made me happy and it's given me a chance to think and reflect"
By supporting this campaign, you are giving us the chance to bring Canopy to your local woodland. If you believe in accessible art, community connection, and the well documented benefits of connecting with nature, we invite you to be part of this project. Thank-you!
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made