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Get Singing this Winter!
07 February 2024 12:01 AM | No CommentsI’ve shared 3 Winter time songs recently on my YouTube Channel and you can also get the lyric’s sheets for free here – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/forestschoollou/extras
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![Join me in real life to refresh your practical skills!
I love playing with tools and knots to make stuff in the woods!
Although sometimes I wish I had more time to practice and play. There never seems to be enough time in the day, (with a 3 year old running rings round me!) and the practical [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3-stick-trees-36x36.jpg "Looking for ways to develop your woodcraft skills this winter?")
Looking for ways to develop your woodcraft skills this winter?
08 November 2023 2:57 AM | No CommentsJoin me in real life to refresh your practical skills! I love playing with tools and knots to make stuff in the woods! Although sometimes I wish I had more time to practice and play. There never seems to be enough time in the day, (with a 3 year old running rings round me!) and the practical [...]
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![I’ve just finished compiling A FREE 40 page resource pack – ‘Inspired by Autumn
Yes that is 40… FOUR ZERO pages (I was as surprised as you!) which is why it has taken me a bit longer than expected to finish it!
But here it is…
It has over 60 Autumnal Activities in it. Plus a separate book [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fly-agaric-fungi-by-Егор-Камелев-from-Pixabay--36x36.jpg "Free ‘Inspired by Autumn’ Resource Pack")
Free ‘Inspired by Autumn’ Resource Pack
08 November 2023 2:53 AM | No CommentsI’ve just finished compiling A FREE 40 page resource pack – ‘Inspired by Autumn Yes that is 40… FOUR ZERO pages (I was as surprised as you!) which is why it has taken me a bit longer than expected to finish it! But here it is… It has over 60 Autumnal Activities in it. Plus a separate book [...]
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![We’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in January 2024. The blended format is a mix of face to face session on alternate Saturdays and online webinars covering the theoretical elements of the course.
We find this method of training works better in the winter months [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/group-mirror-walk-36x36.jpg "Level 2 Forest School Course – Starting January 2024 – Book Now!")
Level 2 Forest School Course – Starting January 2024 – Book Now!
08 November 2023 2:45 AM | No CommentsWe’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in January 2024. The blended format is a mix of face to face session on alternate Saturdays and online webinars covering the theoretical elements of the course. We find this method of training works better in the winter months [...]
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Step Outside! – Free Outdoor Learning Pack
10 December 2022 5:30 PM | No CommentsI’ve just uploaded a new document to share which I thought you may be interested in – ‘Step Outside!’ A 132 page Outdoor Learning Resource Pack.
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Level 1 Forest School Course – Feb 2023 – Book now!
10 December 2022 5:15 PM | No CommentsWe're happy to announce the first course of 2023 is now open for booking!
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News Archive
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![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – it never rains but it pours! Another batch of news to share with you, and so soon! Hope you had a super half term and jubilant jubilee celebration!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Belladonna Bushcraft joins Birchwood [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Newsletter_June12-115x115.jpg "June Newsletter")
June Newsletter
Posted on June 10, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – it never rains but it pours! Another batch of news to share with you, and so soon! Hope you had a super half term and jubilant jubilee celebration! Website update – Seasonal Stories Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. Belladonna Bushcraft joins Birchwood [...] -
![[ July 14, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 14th July 2012
Time: 10.30am – 4.00pm
Location: Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve
Cost: £60 per person
Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning in the woods to discover the bread and butter of outdoor living skills.
Who is the day for?
If you have ever wondered and wanted to; carve a utensil when you've forgotten one, make your own tent [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bread_butter_620x250-115x115.jpg "Bread & Butter with Belladonna Bushcraft")
Bread & Butter with Belladonna Bushcraft
Posted on June 2, 2012 | No Comments[ July 14, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 14th July 2012 Time: 10.30am – 4.00pm Location: Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve Cost: £60 per person Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning in the woods to discover the bread and butter of outdoor living skills. Who is the day for? If you have ever wondered and wanted to; carve a utensil when you've forgotten one, make your own tent [...] -
![[ July 24, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Tuesday 24th July 2012
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre
Cost: £75 per person
Training Provider: Monkey-Do
Join us at the fantastic woodland at Holt Hall outdoor learning centre for a day of practical, arboreal skills.
Spend a day learning everything you need to know about siting, installing and using rope swings and other [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/monkey-do_ropetree_620x250-115x115.jpg "Swings & Slings – Rope play workshop")
Swings & Slings – Rope play workshop
Posted on June 2, 2012 | No Comments[ July 24, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Tuesday 24th July 2012 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: £75 per person Training Provider: Monkey-Do Join us at the fantastic woodland at Holt Hall outdoor learning centre for a day of practical, arboreal skills. Spend a day learning everything you need to know about siting, installing and using rope swings and other [...] -
![[ July 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 1, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 8, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 15, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 29, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays - 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August 2012.
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre, Holt, Norfolk
Cost: £40 per child per day or £200 for all 6 days
Description:
Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning this summer every Wednesday in the wonderful woods of Holt [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/charcoal_picture_620x250-115x115.jpg "‘Pick & Mix’ – Woodland Play Days")
‘Pick & Mix’ – Woodland Play Days
Posted on June 1, 2012 | No Comments[ July 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 1, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 8, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 15, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. August 29, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays - 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August 2012. Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre, Holt, Norfolk Cost: £40 per child per day or £200 for all 6 days Description: Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning this summer every Wednesday in the wonderful woods of Holt [...] -
![[ August 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 18th August 2012
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre, Holt, Norfolk
Cost: Special rainy summer price - £25 per person!
You are invited to join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning for a woodland tea party with a difference. Develop and use your outdoor living skills to prepare afternoon tea and celebrate [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Bushcraft_cake_620x250-115x115.jpg "‘Tea & Cake’ with Belladonna Bushcraft")
‘Tea & Cake’ with Belladonna Bushcraft
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ August 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 18th August 2012 Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre, Holt, Norfolk Cost: Special rainy summer price - £25 per person! You are invited to join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning for a woodland tea party with a difference. Develop and use your outdoor living skills to prepare afternoon tea and celebrate [...] -
![[ August 11, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 11th August 2012
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre
Cost: Special rainy summer price - £25 per person!
Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning in the woods to discover the bread and butter of outdoor living skills.
Who is the day for?
If you have ever wondered and wanted to; carve a utensil [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bushcraft_fire_620x250-115x115.jpg "Bread & Butter with Belladonna Bushcraft")
Bread & Butter with Belladonna Bushcraft
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ August 11, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 11th August 2012 Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: Special rainy summer price - £25 per person! Join Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning in the woods to discover the bread and butter of outdoor living skills. Who is the day for? If you have ever wondered and wanted to; carve a utensil [...] -
![[ March 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th March 2013
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Houghton Hall Estate
Cost: £326 (NCC schools/orgs) or £368 (external orgs) (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor)
Description:
The OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School course is a nationally recognised qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/birchwood_learning_training_01-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ March 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. March 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th March 2013 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Houghton Hall Estate Cost: £326 (NCC schools/orgs) or £368 (external orgs) (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor) Description: The OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School course is a nationally recognised qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is [...] -
![[ July 5, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July 2012
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich
Cost: £280 (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor)
Description:
The OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School course is a nationally recognised qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is aimed at anyone over [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/chair_building_620x250-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments[ July 5, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. July 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July 2012 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich Cost: £280 (plus £40 if visiting a Forest School Mentor) Description: The OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School course is a nationally recognised qualification and is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). It is aimed at anyone over [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – sorry that there has been a delay in News from us, there is much to update you on in the world of Forest School and Outdoor Learning! We hope you have been enjoying the joys of spring and have been out jumping in puddles, watching buds burst and breathing [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/newsletter_may12-115x115.jpg "May Newsletter")
May Newsletter
Posted on May 10, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter – sorry that there has been a delay in News from us, there is much to update you on in the world of Forest School and Outdoor Learning! We hope you have been enjoying the joys of spring and have been out jumping in puddles, watching buds burst and breathing [...] -
![[ May 19, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. May 20, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May 2012
Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day
Location: Catton Park, Norwich
Cost: £150
Description:
A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders and other adults assisting with a Forest School.
The course is delivered in a hands-on, and entertaining manner and uses relevant outdoor first [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Jo-lashing_620x250-115x115.jpg "First Aid for Forest School")
First Aid for Forest School
Posted on February 18, 2012 | No Comments[ May 19, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. May 20, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May 2012 Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm each day Location: Catton Park, Norwich Cost: £150 Description: A 16 Hour ITC Outdoor First Aid Qualification designed to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders and other adults assisting with a Forest School. The course is delivered in a hands-on, and entertaining manner and uses relevant outdoor first [...]