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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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Newsletter Archive
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Step Outside! – Free Outdoor Learning Pack
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 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. -
January 2022 Newsletter
Posted on January 14, 2022 | No CommentsHappy New Year! Wishing you many wild woodlandy adventures for 2022. -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope the start of autumn has been kind to you and you have been eating lots of apple and blackberry crumbles! There are many forthcoming events and projects which you may be interested in:
Introduction to Spoon Carving – Sunday 25th November
Whittle away a day in the woods, creating your own [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Newsletter_Sept12-115x115.jpg "September Newsletter")
September Newsletter
Posted on September 28, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Hope the start of autumn has been kind to you and you have been eating lots of apple and blackberry crumbles! There are many forthcoming events and projects which you may be interested in: Introduction to Spoon Carving – Sunday 25th November Whittle away a day in the woods, creating your own [...] -
![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 [...] -
![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 [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you have been wrapping up warm for wintery woodland explorations! Have a fantastic festive season!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Winter-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
New – OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant ‘Top-up’ Module
The Forest School Training Company have developed [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/newsletter_december_2011_620x250-115x115.jpg "December Newsletter")
December Newsletter
Posted on December 30, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you have been wrapping up warm for wintery woodland explorations! Have a fantastic festive season! Website update – Seasonal Stories Winter-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. New – OCN Level 2 Forest School Assistant ‘Top-up’ Module The Forest School Training Company have developed [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you have been enjoying the summer and have been able to get out and about exploring nature.
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
New – CPD training for Forest School Leaders
We are pleased [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/newsletter_september_2011_620x250-115x115.jpg "September Newsletter")
September Newsletter
Posted on September 11, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you have been enjoying the summer and have been able to get out and about exploring nature. Website update – Seasonal Stories Summer-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. New – CPD training for Forest School Leaders We are pleased [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the signs of Spring that are bursting out all around!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Spring-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Forestry Commission Consultation – The future of FC woodland
As you will no [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Feb2011_newsletter-115x115.jpg "February Newsletter")
February Newsletter
Posted on February 18, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the signs of Spring that are bursting out all around! Website update – Seasonal Stories Spring-time facts, folklore and stories are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. Forestry Commission Consultation – The future of FC woodland As you will no [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Happy New Year! – I hope you had an enjoyable festive season and wishing you all the best (and lots of time in the woods!) for 2011.
Woodland Workout!
Sunday 16th January 2011 (10am- 4pm) at Holt Hall, free!
Start the New Year by helping the woods [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Jan2011_newsletter-115x115.jpg "January Newsletter")
January Newsletter
Posted on January 10, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. Happy New Year! – I hope you had an enjoyable festive season and wishing you all the best (and lots of time in the woods!) for 2011. Woodland Workout! Sunday 16th January 2011 (10am- 4pm) at Holt Hall, free! Start the New Year by helping the woods [...] -
![Welcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the wintery weather and playing in the snow!
Website update – Seasonal Stories
Wintertime facts, folklore, stories and activities are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here.
Winter Tree Workshop
Sunday 5th December 2010 9.30-12.30am at Holt Hall Field Studies Centre [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nov10_newsletter-115x115.jpg "November Newsletter")
November Newsletter
Posted on November 30, 2010 | No CommentsWelcome to Birchwood Learning’s E-Newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the wintery weather and playing in the snow! Website update – Seasonal Stories Wintertime facts, folklore, stories and activities are now uploaded to our website. Take a look here. Winter Tree Workshop Sunday 5th December 2010 9.30-12.30am at Holt Hall Field Studies Centre [...]