Our Kit List/Shop shows an up to date and detailed list of all of the equipment that we use and recommend for use in a Forest School setting. This includes tools for whittling, den building, fire lighting and other woodland
Train alongside nature
“Tools down!” and we left the tool area to see what had been found. It was, indeed, a 40cm, female Slow Worm. She was basking in the sunshine, most likely having just emerged from her winter hibernation! Slow Worm FACT
Wind speed and gusts
After a couple of weeks of wind it was time to find a reliable forecast. After some testing, we found this to be the best. The weather station is located at Glos Airport and shows the next few days so
Catkins all opening
“Keep your your eyes open and you will see nature.” All too often I am reminding myself that it is important that I simply stop. Look. Connect. Turning off from your work and focusing on there here and now is
Inspired Facebook Community
Set up in October 2018, the then ‘ β‘ Gloucestershire Forest School Network’ began with interest from around 45 settings and individual practitioners – a community was born. We began by discussing, making plans and creating those all important relationships