The evidence is mounting that the effects of young people spending time in nature has positive benefits for their mental and physical...

Over the summer term I have been working outdoors with learners from Carlton Digby special education school, who are mostly non-verbal,...

The past few years have had their challenges for us all, with the backdrop of the pandemic. The teenage years are challenging enough to...

I am seeking a Level 2 or Level 3 trained Forest school Assistant to work with me on Monday afternoons, starting in September, at my...

The John Muir Award is a UK wide environmental award scheme. It encourages people to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places. I am...

Fern is known to be ancient, first appearing in the fossil record over 360 million years ago in the Devonian period, diversifying into...

I always think of hazel as the first herald of spring. As I write this in January the hazel catkins are starting to extend. The...

I believe puppets to be powerful and effective in helping children to learn. They make learning enjoyable and engaging, they are playful...

Dr Vikki Aadahl, identified that incorporating singing into our sessions, was one of the key strategies to help children regulate anxiety

It has increased my belief in the restorative power of nature and my determination to support children to have positive experiences outdoors

How to make healing salve using plantain, olive oil and beeswax

When I did my Steiner Waldorf training a few things jumped out at me very strongly in the kindergarten years; one was the use of oral...

Last year saw the launch of The Charter for Trees, Woods and People. This sets out the principles for a society in which people and...

Summer Solstice is upon us - as we celebrate the longest day, and all of nature is at it's most abundant. The beauty of the Forest...

Exploring the therapeutic benefits of needle felting with vulnerable groups

It has felt like a long Winter, and how joyful it is to now see Spring all around in the woodlands and hedges. I will be attending a...

There is nothing more wonderful for children than playing in the snow. But there are challenges to keeping children warm and dry whilst...

Storytelling in early years; benefits of storytelling; tips on effective storytelling to younger children

The value of story in children's education. Information about Into the Wild Wood and my approach to storytelling. The place of storytell

Announcing the Spring programme of Forest school sessions with Into the Wild Wood. Sessions are open to all. Contact...