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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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Free Slideshow – Introduction to Forest School
04 July 2022 5:28 PM | No CommentsClaim your FREE download - an Introduction to Forest School slideshow.
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Holt Hall Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre Archive
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![Date: Course dates for Forest School training led by Birchwood Learning are listed on the FSTC website.
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire.
Cost: Refer to FSTC website for up to date prices.
Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_5314_zpsbsbwzmu8-115x115.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award
Posted on January 24, 2016 | No CommentsDate: Course dates for Forest School training led by Birchwood Learning are listed on the FSTC website. Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire. Cost: Refer to FSTC website for up to date prices. Description: The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open [...] -
![Date: Refer to FSTC website
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire
Cost: Refer to FSTC website
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 the age of 16 wanting to experience [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/school-115x115.jpg "Level 1 Introduction to Forest School")
Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on January 24, 2016 | No CommentsDate: Refer to FSTC website Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire Cost: Refer to FSTC website 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 the age of 16 wanting to experience [...] -
Level 1 Introduction to Forest School
Posted on May 18, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Refer to FSTC website Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire Cost: Refer to FSTC website 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 the age of 16 wanting to experience [...] -
![Date: Course dates for Forest School training led by Birchwood Learning are listed on the FSTC website.
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire.
Cost: Refer to FSTC website for up to date prices.
Description:
The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Natural_collage.jpg "OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award")
OCN Level 3 Forest School Practitioners Award
Posted on May 18, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Course dates for Forest School training led by Birchwood Learning are listed on the FSTC website. Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Various locations in Norfolk and Hampshire. Cost: Refer to FSTC website for up to date prices. Description: The Forest School Practitioner training award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and is accredited through the Open [...] -
![Date: 26th and 27th June 2015
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £330
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 the age of 16 wanting to experience a taste of [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Sun_trees_620x250-115x115.jpg "June 2015 – Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk")
June 2015 – Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk
Posted on February 24, 2015 | No CommentsDate: 26th and 27th June 2015 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £330 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 the age of 16 wanting to experience a taste of [...] -
![Date: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2015
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £330
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 the age of 16 wanting to experience a [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/snowdrops_620x250-115x115.jpg "March 2015 – OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk")
March 2015 – OCN Level 1 Introduction to Forest School – Norfolk
Posted on February 24, 2015 | No CommentsDate: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2015 Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm each day Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £330 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 the age of 16 wanting to experience a [...] -
![[ 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 – 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 [...]