Walk and Waddle Summer/Autumn Events

Rooted Together Network – Growing Connected FamiliesRooted Together Network is a growing community initiative founded by Natasha Jade, supporting parents, caregivers and families with young children to create calmer, more connected family lives through nature, play, relationship and shared experience.With over 20 years of experience in education, Montessori practice and creative arts, Natasha brings a gentle, relationship-centred approach to family wellbeing. Her work draws upon Montessori principles, creative practice, nature-based learning, nervous system awareness and self-compassion to support both children and adults to flourish.Rooted Together is built around a simple belief: when parents feel supported, children flourish – and families grow stronger together.Discover Walk & Waddle – Autumn/Winter 2026This November and December, Walk & Waddle returns to the beautiful surroundings of Avalon Marshes Centre, Somerset, offering seasonal outdoor experiences for parents, babies and young children up to the age of seven.These gentle, guided, pram-friendly nature sessions invite families to slow down, wrap up warm and discover the changing landscape together.Whether you're navigating the early days of parenthood, supporting a curious toddler or exploring the world with your pre-schooler, Walk & Waddle offers a welcoming opportunity to:Connect with other local parents and families.Enjoy fresh air, gentle movement and time outdoors.Explore seasonal changes and discover the natural world.Encourage children's curiosity, confidence and independence.Experience the benefits of slowing down and being present.Build meaningful connections in a relaxed, supportive environment.There is no pressure to keep up, no expectation of perfection and no need for little ones to do anything other than be themselves.Older siblings are welcome. Please note that these are family-focused sessions and dogs are not permitted.Beyond Walk & WaddleRooted Together Network is growing into a wider community supporting families through accessible, relationship-centred experiences, including:Walk & Waddle:Seasonal, guided nature experiences for families with babies and young children.Rooted Together 7-Seeds Framework:A reflective framework exploring seven interconnected areas of family life, helping parents recognise opportunities for greater connection, awareness and wellbeing at home.Family Wellbeing & Curiosity Club:Opportunities for families to connect, share experiences and explore alternative approaches to learning, living and growing together.Seasonal Pop-Up Activities:Creative, nature-inspired experiences celebrating play, imagination, community and the changing seasons.Growing Together, One Small Step at a TimeAt the heart of Rooted Together is the understanding that raising children was never meant to happen in isolation.Through shared experiences, supportive community spaces and opportunities to reconnect with nature, we hope to create environments where parents feel seen, children feel valued and families feel a greater sense of belonging.Whether you join us for a seasonal walk, discover the 7-Seeds Framework or become part of our growing network, you are warmly welcome.Come as you are. Bring your little explorers. Let's walk, waddle and grow together.Rooted Together NetworkBe, Play, Grow - The Montessori Way