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Level 1 Introduction to Forest School Ethos & Principles – Course beginning May 2025
11 March 2025 6:18 PM | No CommentsWe are excited to announce our next level 1 Introduction to Forest School course in May is now open for booking!
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![Looking for a System for Safe Tool Use at Forest School?
Ever had that moment at Forest School when a child bounds up to you bursting with excitement saying “I want to make a car/puppet/bird house/ladybird/golf club!” etc?
Knowing how to use tools safely at Forest School unlocks the potential to follow these child-led inspirations, using the [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tool-crib-sheet-square-thumbnail-36x36.jpg "Free Tool Use Crib Sheet")
Free Tool Use Crib Sheet
30 August 2024 5:23 PM | No CommentsLooking for a System for Safe Tool Use at Forest School? Ever had that moment at Forest School when a child bounds up to you bursting with excitement saying “I want to make a car/puppet/bird house/ladybird/golf club!” etc? Knowing how to use tools safely at Forest School unlocks the potential to follow these child-led inspirations, using the [...]
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![We’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in November 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 when [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/spring-celebration-36x36.jpg "Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2024!")
Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2024!
30 August 2024 5:06 PM | No CommentsWe’re happy to announce that we have a Blended Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course starting in November 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 when [...]
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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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Belladonna Bushcraft Archive
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![[ October 20, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 20th October 2012
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter
Cost: £45 per person
Training Provider: Belladonna Bushcraft
Join us at the fantastic woodland at Forestry Commission Haldon Forest to whittle away the day making spoons.
Who is the day for?
The workshop is appropriate for beginners and those wanting to develop their existing skills. Whether you [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2spoons_620x250-115x115.jpg "Introduction to Spoon Carving")
Introduction to Spoon Carving
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No Comments[ October 20, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 20th October 2012 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Location: Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter Cost: £45 per person Training Provider: Belladonna Bushcraft Join us at the fantastic woodland at Forestry Commission Haldon Forest to whittle away the day making spoons. Who is the day for? The workshop is appropriate for beginners and those wanting to develop their existing skills. Whether you [...] -
![[ November 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Sunday 25th November 2012
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre
Cost: £45 per person
Training Provider: Belladonna Bushcraft
Join us at the fantastic woodland at Holt Hall outdoor learning centre to whittle away the day making spoons.
Who is the day for?
The workshop is appropriate for beginners and those wanting to develop their existing [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bread_butter_620x250-115x115.jpg "Introduction to Spoon Carving")
Introduction to Spoon Carving
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No Comments[ November 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Sunday 25th November 2012 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Location: Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Cost: £45 per person Training Provider: Belladonna Bushcraft Join us at the fantastic woodland at Holt Hall outdoor learning centre to whittle away the day making spoons. Who is the day for? The workshop is appropriate for beginners and those wanting to develop their existing [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope your summer is full of dappled leafy sunshine and fluttering flutterbys!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Join us for ‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ Family Discovery Day – Saturday 25th August
Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning have teamed up with [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Newsletter_Aug12-115x115.jpg "August Newsletter")
August Newsletter
Posted on August 19, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope your summer is full of dappled leafy sunshine and fluttering flutterbys! Website update – Seasonal Stories Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. Join us for ‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ Family Discovery Day – Saturday 25th August Belladonna Bushcraft and Birchwood Learning have teamed up with [...] -
![[ August 25, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 25th August 2012.
Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Natural Surroundings, Letheringsett, nr Holt, NR25 7JN
Cost: Special Introductory Price!! £7 per person or £25 for a family and friends, ticket of up to 5 people (adults and children). This fee includes entrance to the gardens & reserve as well as the self guided activities. Places are [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Bearly_picnic_620x250-115x115.jpg "‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ – Family Discovery Day")
‘Bear-ly a Picnic’ – Family Discovery Day
Posted on June 28, 2012 | No Comments[ August 25, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday 25th August 2012. Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm Location: Natural Surroundings, Letheringsett, nr Holt, NR25 7JN Cost: Special Introductory Price!! £7 per person or £25 for a family and friends, ticket of up to 5 people (adults and children). This fee includes entrance to the gardens & reserve as well as the self guided activities. Places are [...] -
![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 [...] -
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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...]