Seasonal Events
Nurture your curiosity and connect with nature with seasonal and nature themed events at HARE
Seasonal Celebrations
Join us for seasonal celebrations throughout the year at our woodland site near Mitcheldean. Everyone welcome.
Our seasonal celebrations, structured around the wheel of the year, are the foundation of everything we do at HARE, enabling us to meaningfully connect with nature through each season and create a sense of enchantment. A heartbeat holding rhythm for the other workshops that run throughout the year.
Our 2026 seasonal celebrations are donation based to ensure they are accessible to all. We had a wonderful day at our Ostara Garden Party in March. Our next celebration is our Beltane Gathering on 9th May.
We also run monthly Land Stewardship volunteer days and Workshops.
Beltane Gathering
Join us on the 9th May to celebrate May Day.
Everyone welcome.
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Snacks cooked on the fire
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Make a flower wreath crown
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Scavenger hunt
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Make a mischievous may day fairy
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Bring an offering for the fae
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Herbal remedy making
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Bushcraft & Green woodwork
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Optional fancy dress
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Refreshments
Hazel Woods, Mitcheldean
2:00-4:30pm
Beltane, or May Day, is the midway point between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, a celebration of all living things on earth.
Summer Solstice
Join us on the 20th June for our Summer Solstice mini festival!
Everyone welcome.
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Art & Craft stalls
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Green woodwork
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Snacks cooked on the fire
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Drop in crafts
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Refreshments
Hazel Woods, Mitcheldean
2:00-9:30pm
Litha - the Summer Solstice or Midsummer is the longest day, the peak of the solar calendar, the point when the sun appears to stand still in the sky. The word solstice is derived from the Latin words meaning "sun" and "stand still", as the sun appears to stand still in the sky at this time.
Seasonal Celebration Dates 2026
Our Seasonal Celebrations will run throughout the year with the following events:
Lughnasadh (“Loo-na-sah”) - The cross-quarter day between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox, traditionally celebrating the first harvest.
8th August
Mabon - The Autumn Equinox, traditionally celebrating the second harvest, is about balance, gratitude and generosity, the beginning of the darker half of the year. As the leaves begin to turn, it's a time to be cosy, but still remember to go outside
19th September
Samhain (“Sah-wen”) - The halfway point between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice. Samhain is an Irish word meaning "Summer's end", and was the new year to ancient Celts. The final harvest before we enter the darkness of the Winter
Sunday 1st November
Yule - 12 nights traditionally celebrated around the Winter Solstice, the point when the earth is angled furthest from the sun, causing the longest night. Including Mother's night, Winter Solstice and Gift Giving Day.
19th December
Imbolc - A cross quarter fire festival, the midway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. The days are getting longer, the earth is warming, preparing for new life.
February 2027
Donation based booking opening soon.
Workshops 2026
In addition to our seasonal celebrations, our members offer a variety of crafts and well-being workshops & events.
Find out more on our Workshops page.
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