Education

Lynwood Gardens has been designed as a multi use educational, community space and nature reserve with a huge variety of potential activities and projects for volunteers and students to work on. We actively encourage the involvement of conservationists and environmentalists, educational groups and organisations, historians, artists, musicians and volunteers. For more information on ongoing projects please contact us.

A HUGE THANK YOU!!! to all the groups and individuals that have been involved in Lynwood Gardens over the years. We could not have done it without you!

Universities

University of Sheffield – Archaeology (ARCUS) and Landscape Depts: ARCUS have been instrumental in the development of the future projects for Lynwood Gardens by giving us a free archaeological site assessment, report and drawings on the crozzal wall and grotto that will strengthen our chances of funding for their restoration. Special thanks to Daniel Lee for organising and running the project. Students from the nearby landscape dept also use the site for study.
Hallam University, Sheffield – Architecture Dept and Environmental groups. Hallam University continues to use the site as a research and project area for urban/environmental design and creativity as well as helping out with ongoing Lynwood projects
University of Leeds:

Schools

Broomhill Infants School – Have been involved in Lynwood Gardens since it’s first year. Pupils continue to visit the site on a regular basis throughout the year as an ongoing educational resource. Special thanks to Marrion Shepherd for all her help and dedication.
The Clarkehouse Project – Is a school for children excluded from regular school situated across the road from Lynwood Gardens. The children use the gardens as a place for education as well as to to let off steam and get out of the classroom.
King Edward VII School – Used to own Lynwood Gardens in 1905 before the council took over ownership of the site. We are currently working with teachers to integrate the site into the school curriculum.

Environmental Groups

The Sheffield Greenwatch Rangers (SCC) – Thanks for their continuing environmental support, experience, advice and education for everyone.
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) – Have built the paths, steps and decking as well as helping us get started financially.
Sheffield Environmental Training (SET) – Have helped with hanging gates, drainage and some new steps. We hope to do further training this year.
Sheffield Conservation Volunteers (SCV) – The hardcore regular volunteers that help out with any environmental projects city wide every Sunday! Go SCV! Your dedication is an inspiration to all!
Sheffield Wildlife Trust (SWT) – Thanks to all our SWT volunteers for advice, dedication and hard work. John Paul, Tracy, and Willo our new manager!
Sorby Natural History Society – Special thanks to Derick Whitely for bat surveys and advice. We hope to work with Sorby on a more detailed insect survey.
The Princes Trust – The princes trust have been installing benches with the Greenwatch rangers and we hope to continue with ongoing projects.

Broomhall Community Forum

Broomhall Play scheme – Have been running regular events including building willow structures, benches and learning bushcraft.
Broomhall Environment Group (BEG) – Lynwood Gardens were involved in founding and fundraising of the Broomhall Environment Group which continues in helping fund and develop the environment in Broomhall.
The Broomhall Community – You know who you are… Thanks all! We did it!

Hospitals and Rehabilitation

The Royal Hallamshire Hospital – Is across the road from Lynwood Gardens and some of it’s staff help out on events and workdays. We hope to involve patents through involvement relaxation and rehabilitation.
Halfway – Is a Community action house for mental health support who visit Lynwood for education and rehabilitation.