Local Explorers is an annual programme of monthly walks and talks aimed at connecting each of us more closely with our community and our place. Simple to set up, it can work in any location, urban or rural, and all members of the community are welcome to come along to some or all of the 6 summer walks and 6 winter talks over the year.

The programme aims to encourage a stronger sense of community, help people to become more socially connected and improve the community’s overall wellbeing. The walks and talks help people to discover and learn more about their place in a very social and inclusive way, fostering a collective sense of informed ‘pride of place’ and encouraging people to take a more active role in the conservation and care of their place.

The walks and talks should ideally be focussed around the natural, built or cultural heritage of your area and should be educational, sociable, family-friendly and locally-themed. They should have a gentle community and conservation message, encouraging people to be attentive to the needs of their community and their places.

So what’s stopping you? Ignite your community and find out more about what is special about your place together!