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This article contains affiliate links. We may make a small commission if you click a link, and that helps us keep the site running! Thanks! What is a Forest School Portfolio? Anyone going for Level 3 Forest School training needs to submit a portfolio. The exact requirements for submission will depend on your awarding body,…
Learn how to create a fun animal track trail with this easy-to-do outdoor learning activity.
The Kingslea annual Fireworks night is back! On Thursday 4th November, 5:30–7:30pm. Jon will be at Kingslea Fireworks Night manning the stall for toasted marshmallows! Come and join him around the fire and get your bonfire snacks. Organised by KLASS, the Kingslea PTA, this year there will be a quiet display at 6:15pm, before the…
This article contains affiliate links. Read our earnings disclosure. How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying – An absolute beginner’s guide to identifying 29 wild, edible mushrooms, is a book with a fantastic title by Frank Hyman. It’s a visually very appealing book, with beautiful photo and a lovely design that makes it feel accessible…
On Tuesday, 4 May 2021, Jon will be leading a Zoom learning session for the Sussex Forest School Association at 7.30pm. This is part of their online events series for 2021, where forest school leaders share their areas of expertise. As Jon spent many years sailing professionally and then working in a chandlery, he’s got…
If you’re looking for spring scavenger hunt ideas, you’re in the right place! The weather is starting to mellow, the days are longer. And after being cooped up during the winter months, it feels like it’s time to get outdoors. Ways to use a scavenger hunt at this time of year There are lots of…