Pine cones can be used to predict the weather -fact! HYGROMORPHIC RESPONSE Why do they do this? It is a survival thing. The pine cone wants to protect the seeds it has grown and release them just at the right
Natural Mindfulness Taster Walk
Ian Banyard, creator of Cotswold Natural Mindfulness, has offered to run another FREE taster walk up on Chosen Hill, starting at Inspired Forest School Training’s log cabin in Churchdown. The walk will last two hours and give people a truly
2000 Trees Music Festival – Cheltenham
A few weeks ago we had the first meeting of our 2000 Trees Festival team. For the past two years we have been running a Forest School setting during the weekend of the festival, inviting people to come along and
Mindfulness Taster Walk
Our thanks go to those who joined Ian Barnyard, creator of Cotswold Natural Mindfulness, on his second taster walk with Inspired Forest School. The two hour session provided new insights into the beech leaf, tasty dandelions, the old school house
The Willow is growing π³π
It’s alive! A pat on the back for everyone who played a part in the creation of our unique space for the children of Churchdown to enjoy. This was a collaboration between staff, pupils, Forest School students and parents of
Develop Green Wood and Tool Use
:::ONLY ONE SPACEΒ REMAINING::: Reserve you place on this course, suitable for beginner and confident practitioners, for FREE now. We invited Charles, Touchwood Crafts, to our site to give a Forest School PLUS course on tool use. He will guide the
Cotswold Natural Mindfulness are offering another Taster session in May
We are honoured to be able to offer our community of Inspired Forest School Leaders (as well as other interested individuals) the chance to spend the afternoon with the Ian Banyard, creator of Cotswold Natural Mindfulness. Booking for this FREE