Cooking in the Forest: What We’d Recommend for a First Session
Practical guidance on cooking over a campfire at forest school — food safety basics, what to cook first, and why keeping it simple matters more than the menu.
Author: Jon
About our authors
Hello! We’re forest school practitioners who write for the web to share what we know. Scroll down to review our content archive of useful articles. We are also parents. Read more about Elizabeth and Jon Borley.
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The Game of Conkers: History and Rules
Where conkers came from, how the World Conker Championships started in a Northamptonshire pub, and the official rules for playing.
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Why Do Conkers Shine? The Science of Horse Chestnuts
The real reason freshly picked conkers gleam, why that shine fades within days, and what saponins have to do with it — a short science dig for curious kids.
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How to Choose a Forest School: Questions Worth Asking Before You Sign Up
Practical questions to ask before choosing a forest school for your child, from qualifications and group size to what a typical session looks like.
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What Is Outdoor Education? Forest School, Bushcraft and Everything In Between
Outdoor education covers a lot more than forest school. Here’s how the different approaches compare, and where forest school fits in.
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Forest School Equipment: What’s Actually in Our Kit Bag
A real look at the forest school equipment to use, from tools for children to what leaders carry for safety.
