Latest News
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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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workshops Archive
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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-115x115.jpg "Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2024!")
Level 2 Forest School Assistant Course – Starting November 2024!
Posted on August 30, 2024 | 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 [...] -
![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-115x115.jpg "Looking for ways to develop your woodcraft skills this winter?")
Looking for ways to develop your woodcraft skills this winter?
Posted on November 8, 2023 | 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 [...] -
![[ 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 – 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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
![[ May 7, 2011; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Saturday 7th May 2011
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Holt Hall
Cost: £75 per person (over 16 years only)
Description:
Spend a day immersed in the beautiful woodland at Holt Hall learning traditional and modern bushcraft skills. The Fire Craft course has been designed to give participants a solid foundation in fire lighting and management and is appropriate for [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pot_hanger_night_620x250-115x115.jpg "Fire Craft Fundamentals")
Fire Craft Fundamentals
Posted on January 5, 2011 | No Comments[ May 7, 2011; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Date: Saturday 7th May 2011 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Location: Holt Hall Cost: £75 per person (over 16 years only) Description: Spend a day immersed in the beautiful woodland at Holt Hall learning traditional and modern bushcraft skills. The Fire Craft course has been designed to give participants a solid foundation in fire lighting and management and is appropriate for [...] -
![[ April 21, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 21st April 2011 (Easter Holidays)
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Holt Hall
Cost: £55 adults and £25 under 18's
Description:
Get away from the stresses of modern life and spend some quality time with your nearest and dearest in the beautiful and relaxing woodland of Holt Hall.
Rediscover nature together as a family whilst undertaking activities such as;
Making and [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/flintandsteel_620x250-115x115.jpg "Family Bushcraft Day")
Family Bushcraft Day
Posted on January 5, 2011 | No Comments[ April 21, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Thursday 21st April 2011 (Easter Holidays) Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm Location: Holt Hall Cost: £55 adults and £25 under 18's Description: Get away from the stresses of modern life and spend some quality time with your nearest and dearest in the beautiful and relaxing woodland of Holt Hall. Rediscover nature together as a family whilst undertaking activities such as; Making and [...]