The Green Health Enterprise

The Green Health Enterprise, based at Shipley Country Park, was formed in 2000 to provide opportunities in practical conservation, horticulture, environmental art and woodland crafts for people recovering their mental health.

It is run from a property owned by Derbyshire County Council and is designed to help people improve their lives, widen social inclusion and help them get back into employment.

The project is a partnership between the county council’s mental health service and countryside service and Rethink, which is a national mental health charity. It also works with specialist conservation agencies on some projects.

People attending the Green Health Enterprise get involved in a variety of activities at the country park, including cultivating trees, hedge-laying, mapping, repairing footpaths, running an allotment and a range of environmental arts projects such as pole lathing, basketry and willow sculpture.

Please follow the links below for further information on some of their projects:

Derby Lodge Tea Room - Refreshments provided by the Green Health Enterprise
Trees and Shrubs for sale - Purchase native trees and shrubs at a low price - available throughout the year
Commemorative Tree Scheme - Plant a tree for a special occasion or a loved one via the Green Health Enterprise

For further information please contact either:

The Green Health Enterprise on 0115 930 7404 or
The visitor centre on 01773 719961 or email countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk

Please click for further information about Volunteering Opportunities with the Countryside Service.