Feeling isolated, lonely, or disconnected? Are worries about your health, job, or confidence weighing you down? Maybe you’re struggling to find a way forward? We provide a welcoming space where you can find solace, connection, and understanding.
Nature Works by improving your mental and physical health.
We reconnect with nature three ways on the farm:
- Nature-based Based Arts and Crafts
- Growing and Consuming Healthy Food
- Walking and Observing Nature
Find out the different ways you can benefit from being part of our farm community and take the first steps in getting involved.
What is the farm like?
Watch this video to get a better idea what the farm is like and what kinds of activity we do here.
Why 'nature' and how can you benefit?
Over the last few centuries – which is a tiny fraction of human existence – we have become increasingly disconnected from earth and nature. Reconnecting with nature can have massive mental health benefits for many people. Our solution is to help people reconnect with the land and nature through activities on the farm. We call it Green Social Prescribing.
Because of the social nature of the farm, you get the opportunity to work with others, which also brings enormous benefits.
We know this works from our evidence and numerous other theoretical research studies.
How can you get involved?
Volunteering
The farm isn’t just for Green Social Prescribing. Prevention is better than a cure. We have a wide community who take part in many different aspects of running the farm.
You can volunteer at Burscough Community Farm. Find out how and why here.
Grow your own food in 2024
Community Allotment Launched – Limited Places
We have a limited number of places in our community allotment project for the 2024 growing season. If you want to take part and join our organic veg growing community right here on the farm, sign up today.
Becoming a member costs just £36 per household per year, or £4 per month if you prefer to pay monthly.
You don’t have to have any experience to be part of the community allotment, our community allotment team are there to give guidance and support. Find out more here.
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The Blog
Catch up with the latest that’s happening on the farm.
Field Trailer
Now we can get all the tools down to the market garden in one go. Thanks very much Andy Lee.
A Great Day For Volunteers
Thursday was a really great volunteer day with a small army of helpers out there on the field. It...
Sunday Morning In Beds
Trying to get a good start on the day by cleaning up a few 'veg beds' ready to plant out later on....
Find Us
You can find us on Meadow Lane, Burscough, Near Ormskirk in Lancashire. We are between the canal bridge and the Ellerbrook bridge and the nearest postcode is L40 4BB.
Contact Us
Email: info@burscoughcommunityfarm.org
Tele: 07803 925446