Green Shoots 
​Agroecology Development Pathway

Supported by the CLA Charitable Trust, the Green Shoots Pathway offers development and specialization opportunities in regenerative farming for young adults wishing to take their next steps in agroecology. 

Through 6 full day sessions over 6 months, mentees will explore a range of regenerative farming practices in-depth through hands-on experiential learning, including: Soil Health,  Growing from your own Seed, Animals and Holistic Systems, Agroforestry and Companion Planting.

Have-A-Grow Days​

A monthly session, open to all on the last Saturday of the month.
Come and learn the cycle of the seasons within a regenerative food loop, taking part together and learning new skills.

The Regen Union!

Youth-led Eco-Growing Club.
​Young people can join the Regen Union to get outdoors, learn new skills as part of as a team, take part in eco-growing for the first time and meet the loved and loving animals who make a regenerative loop go round!

Two Saturdays a month, 10am – 3pm
For ages 14-18
Free to take part. Bring a packed lunch

You don’t need to book – you can just turn up!
​The Blackthorne Trust can be found by following maps to LD65PD

But, if you’d like to find out more first or let us know about your needs​ please do get in touch!​
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Listening to the Wild

Blackthorne days studying and recording the incredible ecosystems of our untouched natural habitats.

We are exploring the birdlife, insects and native flora across Blackthorne, using citizen science to collect the data that can celebrate regenerative farming as a thriving heart to natural ecosystems of all kinds.

Growing for Giving!​

Veg garden starter boxes to get you going on the adventure of producing your own food!

If you'd like grow your own veg this year but don't know where to begin, register with us for a box of great local organic seeds and seedlings.

And in partnership with Llandrindod Wells Food Bank, The Blackthorne Trust will be growing for giving away to anyone who fancies some free organic salad this summer!

Our Seed Library​

We have a collection of local  heritage vegetable and wild flower seeds that growers can access to repopulate habitats, increase your veg garden diversity and become part of a community growing for seed.

Soil Regeneration Workshops

Learn the techniques needed to generate your own native micro-organisms nurturing resilient healthy ecosystems and creating bountiful productive growth. Join Em Weston on foraging walks to discover and harvest untouched microbiology, then begin the process of cultivating magic back into damaged soils.