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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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![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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workshops Archive
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![[ February 25, 2011; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Date: Friday 25th February 2011 (Half Term)
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre
Cost: £20 per person
Description:
A hands-on introduction to tree identification in winter, aimed at all adults interested in broadening their knowledge of all things ‘Sylvan’.
Develop your understanding of the traditional uses and folklore of common British tree species and how to identify [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/snowey-lane-03_620x250-115x115.jpg "Trees in Winter Workshop")
Trees in Winter Workshop
Posted on January 5, 2011 | No Comments[ February 25, 2011; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Date: Friday 25th February 2011 (Half Term) Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm Location: Holt Hall Field Studies Centre Cost: £20 per person Description: A hands-on introduction to tree identification in winter, aimed at all adults interested in broadening their knowledge of all things ‘Sylvan’. Develop your understanding of the traditional uses and folklore of common British tree species and how to identify [...] -
![The Forest School Special Interest Group (SIG) of IOL are organising a Forest School Conference and hoping to secure Richard Louv (Author of ‘Last Child in the Woods’) as the keynote speaker. The day will include various seminars and workshops provided by key Forest School practitioners from across the UK.
Date: Saturday 5th June 2010
Location: University [...]](http://www.birchwoodlearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Training_Houghton-115x115.gif "National Forest School Conference")
National Forest School Conference
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsThe Forest School Special Interest Group (SIG) of IOL are organising a Forest School Conference and hoping to secure Richard Louv (Author of ‘Last Child in the Woods’) as the keynote speaker. The day will include various seminars and workshops provided by key Forest School practitioners from across the UK. Date: Saturday 5th June 2010 Location: University [...]