Welcome to Muddy Fork
We help people to improve their wellbeing and mental health through volunteer conservation and wildlife gardening in Retford, Nottinghamshire. People are changing their lives step by step, doing useful work with supportive company, surrounded by nature at the Muddy Fork garden. Read more about our activities.
Seeing people develop keeps us working and motivated to help it happen. Read more about how Muddy Fork has helped people over the past 10 years. If you think Muddy Fork could be of benefit to you or someone you know, please take a look at our referrals forms or get in touch!
Solace, respite, purpose, escape
The Muddy Fork project is a special place you can find solace, respite, purpose, escape, a supportive network and yourself! When you need a moment of calm – this is a full day! You can be at one with nature or hands on with creative tasks. I think it’s very important… Read more “Solace, respite, purpose, escape”
We don’t judge
Before I started going to Muddy Fork I wouldn’t leave the house on my own not having confidence to do so. Then someone told me about Muddy Fork and what they do and they arranged a tester day and I loved it and now I’ve been there for about two to… Read more “We don’t judge”
Muddy Fork is able to continue doing what we do thanks to the generous help and donations from our amazing supporters and volunteers. Find out how you or your organisation can help to support Muddy Fork.
Recent News
Muddy Fork on BBC East Midlands Today
Following Muddy Fork’s recent success with winning the Green Award (Mental Wellbeing) at BBC Notts Make A Difference awards 2023, we were featured on BBC East Midlands Today on Monday’s show.
Make A Difference Awards 2023
Muddy Fork won the Green Award (Mental Wellbeing) at BBC Notts make a difference awards 2023.
Crags Radio – Charity of the Year 2023
Muddy Fork is grateful and delighted to have been shortlisted in the Crags Radio Charity of the Year 2023.
Latest newsletter
Summertime in the Muddy Fork garden
At the time of writing, it really does feel as though maybe summer is here at last, after the long, cold, wet spring we had. The Muddy Fork garden isRead more “Summertime in the Muddy Fork garden”
Latest press release
The mental health charity helping people recover through gardening
Muddy Fork, a small horticultural wellbeing charity based in Retford, helps people with a wide range of mental health issues through their journey of recovery. The vast majority of people are referred toRead more “The mental health charity helping people recover through gardening”