BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Woodland Classroom - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Woodland Classroom X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Woodland Classroom REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T140914Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T140914Z UID:33265-1794391200-1794398400@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Walking with Trees (Nov) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nNATURE I.D. MADE SIMPLE – FOR EVERYONE\n\nHave you ever paused on a walk and wondered\, “What tree is this?” Or spotted a curious flower\, unusual leaf\, or animal track and wished you had someone there to tell you more?\n\nWalking with Trees are free guided walks through beautiful woodland and parkland. Usually taking place on the second Wednesday of the month\, we visit a different country park or venue around the Wrexham area to discover beautiful wild places. This month’s walk will be exploring Acton Park which includes many impressive trees including ancient sweet chestnut\,  runner up for Tree of the Year 2024. When you book your place we will send you full details of where we are meeting.\n\nEach month we’ll take our time exploring not just the trees\, but all the wild wonders that catch our eye along the way. From wildflowers and edible plants to signs of wildlife and the changing seasons\, we’ll follow our curiosity and see where nature leads us.\n\nWhether you’re brand new to the natural world or already have a budding interest\, this is a relaxed\, welcoming way to learn more and connect with the landscape around you.\n\nLed by James “The Tree Guy” Kendall\, woodsman and outdoor educator\, you’ll gain simple\, practical skills for identifying what you see and deepen your appreciation of the hidden lives of plants\, animals\, and trees alike.\n\n\nThese events are completely FREE to attend\, but places are limited\, so booking is essential. Book your place by emailing hey@woodlandclassroom.com or clicking on the link on this page.\n\nCome and walk with us\, and discover just how much nature has to share when we slow down and look a little closer. Thanks to the Local Places For Nature” Wrexham project for funding these events.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nA relaxed & engaging walk through woodland & parkland\nLearn to identify a variety of common trees\, wild plants and flowers\nDiscover seasonal edible plants and traditional uses of the wild flora\nSpot signs of wildlife and explore how everything connects in the woodland web\nTime to ask questions\, share observations\, and enjoy nature at your own pace\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Wed 11th November 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm \nVenue: Acton Park\, Wrexham \nCost: Free[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14473″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”33235″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFREE BUS FROM WREXHAM TOWN!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]A free shuttle service will leave from Ty Pawb\, Wrexham Town Centre at 9.30am\, taking you straight to the event and bringing you back afterwards. To book your place on the bus\, please contact Hannah Farnell at WCBC on Hannah.Farnell@wrexham.gov.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis event is free to attend and is open to all ages. Children who are accompanied by an adult are welcome. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/walking-with-trees-nov/ CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walking-with-trees-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T163000 DTSTAMP:20251122T194612Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T194612Z UID:32954-1795253400-1795278600@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Wild Game Preparation & Outdoor Cookery DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nGet Hands On Experience of Skinning\, Gutting\, Plucking\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nYou’ll get up close with fur\, feather and fin as we cover deer\, pigeon and fish. The day will be very much hands on and the course will culminate in you enjoying a freshly cooked game casserole which celebrates the wild animals of the day. \nOn this course we will take you through the process of identifying if your game is fit for consumption\, how to prepare each animal for cooking and use some of the cuts to create simple but hearty campfire meals. We will also discuss the history and uses of the various non meat parts of the animal and talk about the processes our ancestors would have employed to make as much use of the animal as possible. \nThis one day course will give you a solid grounding in using wild game in your cooking\, all against the backdrop of the mixed woodland at Park in the Past. \nYour special guest tutor for this course is bushcraft instructor Pete Morton of Red Oaks Bushcraft. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nDiscover the seasons for game; what can be hunted\, when and by whom\nLearn the benefits of eating game for your health and for pest control\nGet confident in knowing whether your game is fit for consumption\nEnsure your game is stored and prepared hygienically outdoors \nBuild knife skills with skinning and gutting\nPrepare a range of game ready for cooking\nUse traditional dutch ovens\, pans and willow frames for cooking\nCreate a delicious game casserole over the campfire\nEnjoy a range of wild game freshly prepared by you and the tutor at basecamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nWood Pigeon: learn about the bird\, how to identify it\, what it eats\, internal organs specific to most birds\, specifics to look out for with birds that have been shot. You will then have a demo of preparing the bird\, first with a knife then without tools before having a turn for yourself. The meat will then be made ready for flash frying with elderberry balsamic vinegar and served in bread rolls with selected greens for your lunch. \nFish: discover how to gut fish with a knife\, how to fillet a fish using just your fingers. Craft and set up a ponassing rig using living willow withies to cook your fish over the fire. \nDeer: learn about the different animals\, their history\, what is gralloching? Then we will work on the skinning and prepare the skin for tanning while some of the group start on the jointing. You will look at selected prime cuts of meat and debone as much as possible\, the bones will be kept for use on other courses (using as much of the animal as possible). \nPlease note; due to the nature of game being wild animals and not farmed we cannot guarantee all the above will be available but if not a suitable substitute will be provided. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 21st Nov 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £85[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31114″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: Pete Morton\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n“In 2006 I quit my IT job and set off in a new direction\, to establish Red Oaks Bushcraft with my wife Nichola\, based in the Peak District. I have been involved in the outdoors since becoming a guide at the age of 5 (its a long story\, I will tell you about it when we meet) and working my way through the Peak Park Ranger Service and Mountain Rescue. \nI love my office window now. Bushcraft and wilderness skills are my passion and combining them with a canoe trip makes it even better! \nIt’s not just about learning skills\, it’s about clearing your head and maybe taking a different approach. Far too often we are forced to put our heads down and get the job done. Sometimes you need to stop and take stock. The woodland environment is the perfect place to do this. If you can do this\, learn a new skill or two and have fun you will notice the benefits!” \n[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”31088″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAnimal Identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp Tool Use [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nGame Preparation [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31115″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £85 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/wild-game-preparation-outdoor-cookery-3/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/game-prep-cooking-featured-event-pic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T141215Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T141215Z UID:33268-1796810400-1796817600@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Walking with Trees (Dec) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nNATURE I.D. MADE SIMPLE – FOR EVERYONE\n\nHave you ever paused on a walk and wondered\, “What tree is this?” Or spotted a curious flower\, unusual leaf\, or animal track and wished you had someone there to tell you more?\n\nWalking with Trees are free guided walks through beautiful woodland and parkland. Usually taking place on the second Wednesday of the month\, we visit a different country park or venue around the Wrexham area to discover beautiful wild places. This month’s walk will be exploring Minera Quarry Nature Reserve\, which is managed by North Wales Wildlife Trust. When you book your place we will send you full details of where we are meeting.\n\nEach month we’ll take our time exploring not just the trees\, but all the wild wonders that catch our eye along the way. From wildflowers and edible plants to signs of wildlife and the changing seasons\, we’ll follow our curiosity and see where nature leads us.\n\nWhether you’re brand new to the natural world or already have a budding interest\, this is a relaxed\, welcoming way to learn more and connect with the landscape around you.\n\nLed by James “The Tree Guy” Kendall\, woodsman and outdoor educator\, you’ll gain simple\, practical skills for identifying what you see and deepen your appreciation of the hidden lives of plants\, animals\, and trees alike.\n\n\nThese events are completely FREE to attend\, but places are limited\, so booking is essential. Book your place by emailing hey@woodlandclassroom.com or clicking on the link on this page.\n\nCome and walk with us\, and discover just how much nature has to share when we slow down and look a little closer. Thanks to the Local Places For Nature” Wrexham project for funding these events.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nA relaxed & engaging walk through woodland & parkland\nLearn to identify a variety of common trees\, wild plants and flowers\nDiscover seasonal edible plants and traditional uses of the wild flora\nSpot signs of wildlife and explore how everything connects in the woodland web\nTime to ask questions\, share observations\, and enjoy nature at your own pace\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Wed 9th December 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm \nVenue: Minera Quarry Nature Reserve \nCost: Free[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14473″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”33235″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFREE BUS FROM WREXHAM TOWN!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]A free shuttle service will leave from Ty Pawb\, Wrexham Town Centre at 9.30am\, taking you straight to the event and bringing you back afterwards. To book your place on the bus\, please contact Hannah Farnell at WCBC on Hannah.Farnell@wrexham.gov.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis event is free to attend and is open to all ages. Children who are accompanied by an adult are welcome. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/walking-with-trees-dec/ CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walking-with-trees-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T183000 DTSTAMP:20261005T094359Z CREATED:20221017T103518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T094359Z UID:33776-1797697800-1797705000@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Woodland Winter Solstice DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nCelebrate a Magical Midwinter with your Family\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us in the woods. Adults or families with children of all ages are welcome to join us at our sheltered fire circle hidden in the beautiful woodland of Park in the Past for an early evening session of solstice celebration around the campfire. We will start with a lantern-lit walk along the trail\, across the river and into the woods where our crackling campfire will give us a warm and welcome light at the darkest time of the year. Our previous events have been amazing\, and this year promises to be a very special and magical event with music\, food and good company. \nBe sure to wrap up well with appropriate clothing as old Jack Frost will be out and about.\n\n“We can look back on our journey since Summer Solstice\, to acknowledge what we have completed in this cycle\, what we have experienced and what wisdom we have gained. It is also a moment to look forward\, to name the new seeds and intentions we wish to take into the next cycle.” Glennie Kindred\nLea and James will be your guides as we gather under our huge parachute canopy and share the warmth of the midwinter fire. \nWe are hosting this session on two consecutive nights so if this date fills up\, check out our event on the Sun 21st Dec.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nLantern walk down the trails to the fire circle\nHot spiced apple cider (non-alcoholic)\nFestive fireside storytelling\nWishing Tree\nGentle games for the kids; night-line\, glow worm trail & more\nRoasted chestnuts\nSing-along with seasonal songs; James will bring his mandolin\nLight a candle of your own and make a wish for the coming year\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 19th Dec 2026 \nTime: 4:30 am – 6:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: Adult £15\, Child £12\, Under 3’s Free[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/Ca-QG3-nvuQ” align=”center”][vc_column_text]Want a sneak preview of this event? Watch this short video of a previous Woodland Winter Solstice gathering we hosted.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Guides: James & Lea Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in environmental education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching  steers his students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nLea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is a firm believer in the power of nature to be therapeutic for everyone. Lea is an active forager\, passionate about how we can use common plants for both food and medicine. She enjoys making her own tinctures and medicinal remedies for treating common ailments.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29447″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”30248″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the evening you will experience a range of activities\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Treats [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFamily Bushcraft [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nStargazing [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nWellbeing in Nature [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nAdults tickets £15 each\, Child tickets £12 each. Under three’s come for FREE. Children of all ages are welcome. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/woodland-winter-solstice-8/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/woodland-winter-solstice-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T113638Z CREATED:20221017T103518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T113638Z UID:33772-1797760800-1797775200@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Midwinter's Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nCelebrate Winter Solstice Immersed In Nature\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]Give yourself the gift of quality time in nature as you join us around the midwinter campfire\, for a celebration of the Winter Solstice. You will be guided through a range of activities aimed at deepening your nature connection whilst we mark this special moment in the calendar year together. \nExperiencing nature with all our senses is a powerful doorway to practising mindfulness which is proven to improve your health & well-being. Practising bushcraft brings us closer to our ancestors and a very old way of understanding the natural world around us. It also fosters a stronger connection to nature. Fire has a hypnotic quality which can really aid getting into a mindful head space. Lighting fires at the darkest time of the year is also an ancient custom and symbolises creating our positive intentions for the new year. \n“Winter Solstice\, like Summer Solstice\, is a moment of pause between two cycles\, a moment of transition that can be held and savoured\, a doorway\, an opening\, a place on the edge\, when we can stop our busy lives and take a moment to experience this edge between these two great cycles of the year.” Glennie Kindred \nLea and James will guide you through a range of seasonal activities aimed at giving you real techniques which you can use to foster a deeper nature connection in your own time. \nYou will join us around the campfire amoungst the beautiful woodland of Park in the Past in North East Wales for a relaxing session of learning and celebrating in amongst the trees.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nEnjoy a winter warmer; hot spiced apple cider (non-alcoholic) from our campfire\nAwaken your ‘five animal senses’\nUse traditional tools; knife\, axe and froe\nIdentify native tree species in winter\nCraft your own wild weaving to take home\nUnwind with a tree meditation\nRoast chestnuts on an open fire\nUse traditional firelighting tools; flint & steel\nBuild your own Midwinter campfire; bring light to the dark\nSet your intentions for the new year ahead\nMake herbal teas from wild plants\nDiscover what your Celtic Birth Tree is and what it says about you\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 20th Dec 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £37[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”30227″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutors: James & Lea Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in environmental education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching  steers his students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nLea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is a firm believer in the power of nature to be therapeutic for everyone. Lea is an active forager\, passionate about how we can use common plants for both food and medicine. She enjoys making her own tinctures and medicinal remedies for treating common ailments.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29447″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”30228″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Medicine [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nMindfulness [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nGreenwood crafts [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting Skills [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nMeditation techniques [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis session costs £37 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/midwinters-day-celebration-3/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/event-featured-pic-woodland-solstice-celebration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T183000 DTSTAMP:20261005T095917Z CREATED:20221017T103518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T095917Z UID:33767-1797784200-1797791400@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Woodland Winter Solstice DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nCelebrate a Magical Midwinter with your Family\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us in the woods. Adults or families with children of all ages are welcome to join us at our sheltered fire circle hidden in the beautiful woodland of Park in the Past for an early evening session of solstice celebration around the campfire. We will start with a lantern-lit walk along the trail\, across the river and into the woods where our crackling campfire will give us a warm and welcome light at the darkest time of the year. Our previous events have been amazing\, and this year promises to be a very special and magical event with music\, food and good company. \nBe sure to wrap up well with appropriate clothing as old Jack Frost will be out and about.\n\n“We can look back on our journey since Summer Solstice\, to acknowledge what we have completed in this cycle\, what we have experienced and what wisdom we have gained. It is also a moment to look forward\, to name the new seeds and intentions we wish to take into the next cycle.” Glennie Kindred\nLea and James will be your guides as we gather under our huge parachute canopy and share the warmth of the midwinter fire. \nWe are hosting this session on two consecutive nights so if this date fills up\, check out our event on the Sun 21st Dec.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nLantern walk down the trails to the fire circle\nHot spiced apple cider (non-alcoholic)\nFestive fireside storytelling\nWishing Tree\nGentle games for the kids; night-line\, glow worm trail & more\nRoasted chestnuts\nSing-along with seasonal songs; James will bring his mandolin\nLight a candle of your own and make a wish for the coming year\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 20th Dec 2026 \nTime: 4:30 am – 6:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: Adult £15\, Child £12\, Under 3’s Free[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/Ca-QG3-nvuQ” align=”center”][vc_column_text]Want a sneak preview of this event? Watch this short video of a previous Woodland Winter Solstice gathering we hosted.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Guides: James & Lea Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in environmental education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching  steers his students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nLea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is a firm believer in the power of nature to be therapeutic for everyone. Lea is an active forager\, passionate about how we can use common plants for both food and medicine. She enjoys making her own tinctures and medicinal remedies for treating common ailments.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29447″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”30248″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the evening you will experience a range of activities\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Treats [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFamily Bushcraft [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nStargazing [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nWellbeing in Nature [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nAdults tickets £15 each\, Child tickets £12 each. Under three’s come for FREE. Children of all ages are welcome. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/woodland-winter-solstice-7/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/woodland-winter-solstice-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270109T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270109T153000 DTSTAMP:20260928T105655Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T105655Z UID:33708-1799488800-1799508600@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Identifying Trees in Winter DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nWhen you’re out walking\, have you ever wondered\, “which tree is that?” \nOnce the leaves have fallen from the trees\, many people can be stumped when asked what they’re seeing in the woods. But if we can understand the clues trees give us we can unlock their identity and so much more. On this one-day course\, we’ll show you how to identify trees in winter by looking at buds\, bark\, the shape of the tree and other clues. We’ll also look at the different uses that trees have\, their place in the ecosystem and dive into a bit of woodland folklore. You will also take away your very own field guide Winter Trees: A Photographic Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs published by the Field Studies Council. This excellent resource is perfect for continuing your learning and practising tree ID after the course is done. \nJoin James\, who will be your tutor for the day. He has worked for many years in and around trees from managing the largest Community Woodland in Wales (300 acres\, no less) to introducing children to the wonder of woods with his Forest School work. James has also introduced thousands of students to the subject of tree identification through his popular online programme The Complete Tree ID Course. \nAt lunchtime\, share a hot campfire brew together at the woodland fire circle\, sheltered under our big parachute. You’ll be exploring the hedgerows\, mixed woodlands\, wetlands\, and across the open meadows of Park In The Past’s 120 acres of wild space. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nGain confidence in identifying a range of common native & naturalised tree species\nIdentify trees when their leaves have fallen\nLearn to use buds\, twigs\, bark\, leaf litter and other winter signs\nDiscover medicinal and edible uses for trees\nUnderstand how trees grow and their value to wildlife\nReceive your own Winter Tree ID Guide\nGet access to a discounted place on The Complete Tree ID Course\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 9th Jan 2027 \nTime: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £40[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25177″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29986″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nWinter Trees Guide Included!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Everyone attending this course also gets a FREE field guide; British Trees: Winter Signs. This excellent quick reference sheet features 18 of our common broadleaf trees found in the UK. This guide includes photos and concise descriptions of four particularly useful characters; winter buds\, bark\, bud & twig arrangement and leaf litter.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £40 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/identifying-trees-in-winter-6/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Mindfulness & Bushcraft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/winter-trees-event-featured-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270116T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270116T163000 DTSTAMP:20261012T085405Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T085405Z UID:33714-1800091800-1800117000@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Coppice & Cawl DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nOur One Day Winter Woodland Skills Course\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]Embrace the crisp winter air and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of traditional woodland skills at Coppice & Cawl. This one-day event offers you a unique opportunity to connect with nature\, learn sustainable woodland management techniques\, and savour a heartwarming meal by the campfire. \nDiscover the age-old craft of woodland coppicing\, a sustainable technique that has shaped our forests for generations. Led by experienced instructors\, you’ll get hands-on with traditional hand tools\, learning how to selectively cut and manage trees to enhance woodland habitats and provide valuable woodland products. Whether you’re a novice or have some experience\, this workshop is tailored to all skill levels. \nBefore the winter chill settles in\, gather around our roaring campfire for a culinary experience like no other. Enjoy the soul-warming aroma of freshly cooked Welsh Lamb Cawl\, served piping hot. Accompanied by good-strong cheese and freshly-baked bread\, this hearty meal will be a true winter warmer for your senses. Vegan option is available on request. This is good winter fuel for woodsy-people. \nThe venue\, Coed Talwrn\, is a 40 acre rewilding project looking over to the Clywdian Range. A site of ancient woodland and established hazel coppice\, it offers a range of opportunities for wildlife and sustainable woodland management that serves the ecosystem. The goal here is to create a diverse mosaic of habitats which appeal to a wider range of species.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nGet to grips with hand tools; axe\, billhook and saw\nLearn traditional coppicing techniques\nGet ideas for craft projects using coppiced wood\nUnderstand the benefits of managing woodland sustainably\nDiscover how to use brash to improve woodlands for wildlife\nBe inspired by campfire cooking techniques\nTuck into Welsh lamb cawl served with fresh bread & cheese (vegan option available)\nLearn how to make bean poles and pea sticks from hazel\nMake your own artists charcoal from willow to take home\nDiscover the history of coppicing\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Whether you’re coming solo or with friends\, Coppice & Cawl guarantees a day of warmth\, camaraderie\, and newfound skills.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 16th Jan 2027 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Coed Talwrn \nCost: £47[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22710″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1700485105064{padding-top: 50px !important;background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner el_class=”oz-course-at”][vc_column_text] \nWho This Course Aimed At\n\nNewcomers to traditional woodland skills\nOwners of small woodlands or smallholdings\nWildlife enthusiasts who want to better understand how habitats are managed\nStudents of countryside management\nAnyone who dreams of owning their own woods someday\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the day you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nUnderstanding Habitats [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp tool use [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nGreenwood crafts [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nWildlife Identification [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”30314″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nWhat is Coppicing?\nThe future of woodlands relies on effective management\, just as a garden needs constant maintenance and care to thrive. Trees must be thinned to grow well and invasive species like bramble have to be managed so that they don’t dominate other plants. \nSo what is coppicing? Well it’s is an ancient form of woodland management\, that involves repetitive felling of the same stump\, near to ground level\, and allowing the shoots to regrow from that main stump. Coppicing creates a variety of micro-habitats within a woodland which become homes for specialised wildlife such as dormice (above) and butterflies. \nCoppicing also produces loads of useful timber products that are still used today. Woodlands that have a reason to be managed\, perhaps for timber\, firewood\, access or green woodworking\, are more likely to receive care and attention long into their future\, and indeed those woodlands that we have today have survived precisely because they have had an economic value to the local community\, “the wood that pays is the wood that stays.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course is aimed at adults aged 18 or over. We can accept students as young as 16 years\, but they must be accompanied by an adult. This course costs £47 per person. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/coppice-cawl-4/ LOCATION:Coed Talwrn\, Pentre Celyn\, LL152HT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/coppice-and-cawl-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T163000 DTSTAMP:20261012T101934Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T101934Z UID:33804-1801301400-1801326600@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Wild Game Preparation & Outdoor Cookery DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nGet Hands On Experience of Skinning\, Gutting\, Plucking\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nYou’ll get up close with fur\, feather and fin as we cover deer\, pigeon and fish. The day will be very much hands on and the course will culminate in you enjoying a freshly cooked game casserole which celebrates the wild animals of the day. \nOn this course we will take you through the process of identifying if your game is fit for consumption\, how to prepare each animal for cooking and use some of the cuts to create simple but hearty campfire meals. We will also discuss the history and uses of the various non meat parts of the animal and talk about the processes our ancestors would have employed to make as much use of the animal as possible. \nThis one day course will give you a solid grounding in using wild game in your cooking\, all against the backdrop of the mixed woodland at Park in the Past. \nYour special guest tutor for this course is bushcraft instructor Pete Morton of Red Oaks Bushcraft. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nDiscover the seasons for game; what can be hunted\, when and by whom\nLearn the benefits of eating game for your health and for pest control\nGet confident in knowing whether your game is fit for consumption\nEnsure your game is stored and prepared hygienically outdoors \nBuild knife skills with skinning and gutting\nPrepare a range of game ready for cooking\nUse traditional dutch ovens\, pans and willow frames for cooking\nCreate a delicious game casserole over the campfire\nEnjoy a range of wild game freshly prepared by you and the tutor at basecamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nWood Pigeon: learn about the bird\, how to identify it\, what it eats\, internal organs specific to most birds\, specifics to look out for with birds that have been shot. You will then have a demo of preparing the bird\, first with a knife then without tools before having a turn for yourself. The meat will then be made ready for flash frying with elderberry balsamic vinegar and served in bread rolls with selected greens for your lunch. \nFish: discover how to gut fish with a knife\, how to fillet a fish using just your fingers. Craft and set up a ponassing rig using living willow withies to cook your fish over the fire. \nDeer: learn about the different animals\, their history\, what is gralloching? Then we will work on the skinning and prepare the skin for tanning while some of the group start on the jointing. You will look at selected prime cuts of meat and debone as much as possible\, the bones will be kept for use on other courses (using as much of the animal as possible). \nPlease note; due to the nature of game being wild animals and not farmed we cannot guarantee all the above will be available but if not a suitable substitute will be provided. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 30th Jan 2027 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £85[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31114″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: Pete Morton\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n“In 2006 I quit my IT job and set off in a new direction\, to establish Red Oaks Bushcraft with my wife Nichola\, based in the Peak District. I have been involved in the outdoors since becoming a guide at the age of 5 (its a long story\, I will tell you about it when we meet) and working my way through the Peak Park Ranger Service and Mountain Rescue. \nI love my office window now. Bushcraft and wilderness skills are my passion and combining them with a canoe trip makes it even better! \nIt’s not just about learning skills\, it’s about clearing your head and maybe taking a different approach. Far too often we are forced to put our heads down and get the job done. Sometimes you need to stop and take stock. The woodland environment is the perfect place to do this. If you can do this\, learn a new skill or two and have fun you will notice the benefits!” \n[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”31088″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAnimal Identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp Tool Use [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nGame Preparation [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31115″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £85 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/wild-game-preparation-outdoor-cookery-4/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/game-prep-cooking-featured-event-pic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270220T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T115420Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T115420Z UID:33711-1803117600-1803139200@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Hurdle Making DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nTraditional Woodland Crafts To Take Home\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nStep into the woods and discover the timeless craft of hurdle making\, a skill once vital to rural life and still loved today for its beauty\, strength and connection to the land. This hands-on course invites you to create your own pair of traditional hurdles using materials gathered straight from the forest. \nUnder expert guidance\, you’ll learn to split\, shave and weave greenwood using traditional hand tools. Working with hazel and ash\, you’ll craft two distinctive styles of hurdle: a woven hazel hurdle and a cleft ash hurdle. Both are perfect as decorative features in your garden\, or as sturdy panels for edging\, fencing or plant supports. \nAs you work\, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship and woodland management that make these ancient skills sustainable. You’ll come away not only with two beautiful handmade hurdles\, but also with the confidence to continue your journey into greenwood crafts at home. \nThis full-day course takes place under our large basecamp shelter set against the background of mixed woodlands and wetlands of Park In The Past’s 120 acres of wild space. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nUse traditional hand tools such as the froe\, drawknife\, billhook & shave horse \nLearn to split (cleft) green ash ready be be worked \nCraft a woven hazel hurdle from rods harvested in local woodland \nUnderstand the different properties of hazel & ash wood \nGain insight into the heritage & uses of hurdles in rural life \nExplore coppicing & woodland management for sustainable materials \nTake home two handcrafted hurdles (approx. 2 x 2½ ft each)\, perfect for your garden or allotment \nEnjoy scrummy welsh cakes\, freshly made & hot from our campfire skillet[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Enjoy a day of purposeful craft\, warm company and woodland connection. Take home two beautiful pieces of traditional craftsmanship made entirely by your own hands.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 20th Feb 2027 \nTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £65[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32866″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1700485105064{padding-top: 50px !important;background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner el_class=”oz-course-at”][vc_column_text css=””] \nWho This Course Aimed At\nAnyone interested in traditional woodland crafts and heritage skills \nGardeners and smallholders keen to make their own rustic features \nBeginners looking to build hand tool confidence in a relaxed\, natural setting \nBushcraft and greenwood enthusiasts wanting to deepen their practical knowledge \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the day you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nConservation Skills [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp tool use [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nGreenwood crafts [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32865″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course is aimed at adults aged 18 or over. We can accept students as young as 16 years\, but they must be accompanied by an adult. This course costs £65 per person. If you want to come as a pair and only take away 2 hurdles between you then you will only be charged for 1 ticket. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/hurdle-making-2/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/hurdle-making-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270227T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260928T104416Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T104416Z UID:33705-1803722400-1803733200@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Winter Foraging Walk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nWalk the wild food trail & discover foraging\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nJoin us for a winter foraging walk and discover the hidden bounty of wild plants right in your local area. This guided walk takes you through a diverse range of landscapes as we search for the best seasonal wild foods that winter has to offer. Along the way\, you’ll gain the confidence to identify edible plants and learn how to incorporate these ingredients into your own cooking. If we’re fortunate\, we may even spot the sweet sap flowing from birch trees. \nWhile winter may seem like a sparse season for foraging\, nature still provides a variety of delicious treats for those who know where to look. Far from being scarce\, woodlands\, hedgerows\, and meadows offer an abundance of wild foods waiting to be discovered by the forager. \nThis half-day ramble will take you along hedgerows\, through mixed woodlands\, wetlands\, and across the open meadows of Park In The Past’s 120 acres of wild space. Come explore and uncover the rich possibilities of ‘food for free.’ \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woods\, parkland and meadows\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants including winter greens\, fungi and roots\nSee a demonstration of tapping birch trees for syrup\nDiscover medicinal uses for seasonal wild plants\nLearn how to forage with a sustainable approach to the habitat\nUnderstand the law and your rights when foraging\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 27th Feb 2027 \nTime: 10am – 1pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £37[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25160″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”25125″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Medicine [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis walk costs £37 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/winter-foraging-walk-8/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/winter-foraging-walk-event-featured-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270320T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T163000 DTSTAMP:20260826T161024Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T161024Z UID:33600-1805535000-1805646600@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:IOL Bushcraft Competency Award DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nAccredited Training in Bushcraft Skills\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nThis accredited training course is designed for instructors\, leaders and teachers who want to demonstrate that they follow good practice and have a high level of safety and competency in a range of bushcraft skills. \nThis 2 day course is designed for the outdoor learning workforce including FE/HE students\, apprentices\, instructors and teachers. It is suitable for a wide range of people working or volunteering in formal or non-formal settings such as early years\, schools\, colleges\, outdoor centres\, education centres\, wildlife trusts\, national parks\, youth and voluntary organisations. Wherever you are on your journey into bushcraft we aim to bring your confidence and skillset forward to the next level. \nThis 2 day course is open to all with an interest in passing bushcraft skills and knowledge on to others. The course covers 5 key bushcraft skill units; edged tools – knives & saws\, fire\, water\, tarp shelters & knots and campfire cooking. \nOur weekend long course is all set against the backdrop of mixed woodlands\, wetlands and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 acres of wild space to explore. Students are encouraged to camp over in the woods\, with the option of staying over on both the Friday and Saturday\, or just Saturday night. \nThis course covers five essential bushcraft skillsets… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nPitching Tarp Shelters\, Knots & Lashings: siting your shelter\, hazards\, wild camping law\, pitching tarps\, considering weather\, essential knots & lashings\, organising your cordage.\nCampfire Cooking: practical methods including dutch oven\, reflector oven\, billy cans\, direct ember cookery\, using pot hangers\, campcraft\, baking on your fire\, understanding the fire.\nSafe Use of Edged Tools & Knife Law: knife hazards & safety\, cutting techniques\, feathering/shaving\, battoning\, safe use of saws\, UK knife law.\nEstablishing Fires & Leaving No Trace: prep & use of natural and man-made tinders\, different ignition methods\, building your fire\, boiling water on your fire\, extinguishing & dismantling your fire\, leaving no trace\, fire safety & first aid.\nWater Sourcing\, Filtering & Purification: sources of water\, using a ground well\, indicators of water\, purifying & filtering water safely\, improvised & commercial filters.\n\nFor a full run down of the content of this accredited course\, please visit this page. You can also get in touch if you have any questions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 20th – Sun 21st March 2027 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £235[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31056″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTarp Shelters [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSharp Tools: Knife & Saw [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nWater Purification [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nKnotwork & Lashings [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch Oven [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31057″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course costs £235 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. Included in your ticket is the option to sleep out in the woods on both Friday and/or Saturday nights. Or you can bring your own tent\, hammock or tarp system to setup under the trees here. Hammocks (with covering tarps) are available to hire from us at an additional £20 for the weekend. Please note that if you want to take your accredited training on to assessment at a later date then there is an additional charge of £160 per person. However\, this is not a requirement of taking this course. You can find more information about the IOL Bushcraft Competency Award and Assessment here. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/iol-bushcraft-competency-award-3/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bushcraft-competency-award-accredited-course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270416T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260728T135424Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135424Z UID:33512-1807866000-1808071200@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Woodland Activity Leader Training (WALT) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nAccredited Training in Outdoor Education\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nJoin us in the woods and become a qualified environmental education instructor! Our course offers a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to traditional Forest School training\, giving you all the skills and knowledge you need to lead groups in the great outdoors. \nWoodland Activity Leader Training (WALT) is accredited through the NCFE with a Level 2 qualification. You will learn the essential outdoor skills needed to lead your own exciting outdoor education sessions for all ages and abilities. WALT empowers you to deliver inspiring environmental education\, tailored to the needs of your students\, patients or clients. \nOur WALT training programme uses a combination of online learning\, for the theoretical modules (Part 1) which you can study in your own time\, and in-person outdoor workshops for the practical modules (Part 2). The in-person training takes place over just 3 days. Get certified to teach in nature. Start your adventure in outdoor education today. \nOur course is all set against the backdrop of mixed woodlands\, wetlands and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 acres of wild space to explore. \nThis training course covers the essential required to become a woodland activity leader… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nEnvironmental Education Methodology\nBushcraft Skills; including tarp shelters\nEnvironmental Education Games\nTool Use; knife\, saws\, loppers & more\nNaturalist Knowledge; trees\, plants\, minibeasts & more\nCampfire Use & Fire Lighting \nConservation Activities & Leave No Trace\nHealth and Safety & Risk Assessment\nOutdoor Session Planning\n\nFor a full run down of the content of this accredited course\, please visit this page. You can also get in touch if you have any questions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Fri 16th – Sun 18th April 2027 \nTime: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £560 (£360 for 3 day practical course & £200 for online theory modules)[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31550″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is our Head Outdoor Educator\, having delivered hundreds of sessions to groups of all ages during his 20 years of experience. He is a qualified Forest School Leader\, Social Forester and experienced Woodland Manager. James is the Chair of Forest School Wales\, a charity established in 2003 to promote good practise and support the network of Forest School Practitioners across Wales. He is an active member of the Institute for Outdoor Learnings Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. He is also a member of the Learning Through Landscapes Accredited Network of trainers. \n“I believe strongly that outdoor education has a large role to play in the future of how we teach our children. We’ve been learning in nature for thousands of years\, well before we were put in classrooms. In the woods ‘challenging’ behaviour becomes regulated\, usually disengaged learners are inspired and inquisitive minds are fostered. I’ve seen this happen with learners of all ages and it’s a testament to the power of the space you create as an educator. where learners can be themselves and thrive. My approach to teaching is with an emphasis on steering my students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us.”[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”30642″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTarp Shelters [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nKnives & Whittling [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTracks & Signs [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nKnotwork & Lashings [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nOutdoor Activity Ideas [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nInvertebrate ID [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nSafe Tool Use [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nConservation Skills [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nOutdoor Session Planning [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31558″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe total cost per person is £560.00. This is broken down into 2 payments\, covering Part 1: Theory and Part 2: Practical. The theory module (delivered online) costs £200.00 per person. The 3 day practical skills course costs £360.00 per person – you can book this part of the course below. If you would like to pay for this course instalments\, please get in touch to discuss options. You can also choose to just pay a deposit for your 3 day practical course (£50) to secure your place. \nThe theory modules of the course (delivered online) can be taken at any time by yourself\, as long as you have completed it by the time you attend your 3 day practical. This online segment of the course is hosted by the course creators Wild Things! To book your place on Part 1: Theory (online) then please follow this link to go to the Wild Things! website. \n You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/woodland-activity-leader-training-walt-6/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Bushcraft Skills,Organisations,Schools,Teacher Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walt-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270424T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T122054Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T122054Z UID:33717-1808560800-1808582400@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Wild Food\, Foraging & Wilderness Cookery (Spring) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nSpring in the woods is an exciting time for foraging wild foods with fresh spring greens sprouting up everywhere. Join us as we explore the world of edible plants. “Food tastes better outdoors” is a common phrase but it tastes even better when you have gathered and prepared it yourself. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThe secret world of edible wild plants will be opened up to you as we search for fresh greens\, flowers\, fungi & seeds at this plentiful time of year. To the forager\, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities. \nThis one day course looks at some of the best and tastiest ways to enjoy wild food. Your course is all set against the backdrop of mixed woodlands\, wetlands and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 acres of wild space to explore in search of “food for free.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woodlands\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\nLearn how to prepare chicken over the fire without pans or foil\nUnderstand the four main cooking areas of the campfire\nCreate sustaining meals using wild ingredients\nConfidently identify\, prepare and consume a wide variety of wild foods\nTry baking your own delicious bread in a dutch oven\nLearn how to forage with a sustainable approach to the habitat\nEnjoy a range of wild foods freshly prepared by you and the tutors at basecamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 24th April 2027 \nTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14439″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutors: James & Lea Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in environmental education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching  steers his students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nLea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is a firm believer in the power of nature to be therapeutic for everyone. Lea is an active forager\, passionate about how we can use common plants for both food and medicine. She enjoys making her own tinctures and medicinal remedies for treating common ailments.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29447″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire snacks [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £75 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/wild-food-foraging-wilderness-cookery-spring-11/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270425T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T122357Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T122357Z UID:33720-1808647200-1808668800@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Wild Food\, Foraging & Wilderness Cookery (Spring) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nSpring in the woods is an exciting time for foraging wild foods with fresh spring greens sprouting up everywhere. Join us as we explore the world of edible plants. “Food tastes better outdoors” is a common phrase but it tastes even better when you have gathered and prepared it yourself. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThe secret world of edible wild plants will be opened up to you as we search for fresh greens\, flowers\, fungi & seeds at this plentiful time of year. To the forager\, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities. \nThis one day course looks at some of the best and tastiest ways to enjoy wild food. Your course is all set against the backdrop of mixed woodlands\, wetlands and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 acres of wild space to explore in search of “food for free.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woodlands\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\nLearn how to prepare chicken over the fire without pans or foil\nUnderstand the four main cooking areas of the campfire\nCreate sustaining meals using wild ingredients\nConfidently identify\, prepare and consume a wide variety of wild foods\nTry baking your own delicious bread in a dutch oven\nLearn how to forage with a sustainable approach to the habitat\nEnjoy a range of wild foods freshly prepared by you and the tutors at basecamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 25th April 2027 \nTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14439″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutors: James & Lea Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in environmental education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching  steers his students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nLea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is a firm believer in the power of nature to be therapeutic for everyone. Lea is an active forager\, passionate about how we can use common plants for both food and medicine. She enjoys making her own tinctures and medicinal remedies for treating common ailments.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29447″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire Cooking [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nDutch oven [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nCampfire snacks [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nFirelighting Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £75 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/wild-food-foraging-wilderness-cookery-spring-12/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260928T124258Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T124258Z UID:33723-1809165600-1809176400@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Spring Foraging Walk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nWalk a wilder way of living\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]Discover the food growing wild all around you and awaken the ancient knowledge of the hedgerow. \nLong before supermarkets and garden centres\, people knew their local landscape intimately. They knew which young spring leaves could be eaten\, which plants could flavour a meal\, which herbs had traditional medicinal uses\, and where to find an abundance of food growing completely wild. \nMuch of that knowledge has been forgotten\, but the plants are still here. \nJoin us for a half-day guided spring foraging adventure through the beautiful woods\, meadows\, parkland and hedgerows of the National Trust’s Erddig estate. Together\, we’ll go on a wild food treasure hunt\, discovering some of the very best edible plants that spring has to offer. \nYou may be surprised by just how much food is hiding in plain sight. \nWe’ll introduce you to a variety of seasonal wild plants\, showing you how to identify them confidently\, what parts can be eaten and how they can be used in everyday cooking. Along the way\, you’ll also hear about traditional uses\, folklore and some of the medicinal properties associated with our native plants. \nForaging isn’t about surviving on bitter weeds or eating strange plants as a last resort. Once you know what you’re looking for\, the hedgerows can provide fresh greens\, herbs\, flavours\, teas and ingredients that can transform the way you see the countryside. \nThe aim of the walk is to give you the confidence to begin recognising these plants for yourself\, so that future walks through your local woods and hedgerows become opportunities to gather ingredients\, reconnect with the seasons and rediscover a skill our ancestors once took for granted.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nEdible wild plants are often viewed with suspicion and thought to be bitter or tasteless\, only to be eaten as a last resort. But to the forager\, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities. \nYou’ll be taking a half day ramble along the hedgerows on the hunt for “food for free” all set against the backdrop of mixed ancient woodlands\, parkland and open meadows of the National Trust’s Erddig estate & gardens\, with over 400 acres of wild space to explore. Don’t forget to bring your own basket or bag to grab some wild edibles to take home. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nHunt for some of spring’s best wild edible plants\nLearn how to identify wild foods safely and confidently\nDiscover simple ways to use your finds in the kitchen\nExplore traditional medicinal uses and plant folklore\nTaste a seasonal wild herbal tea\nLearn how to forage responsibly and sustainably\nUnderstand the law surrounding wild food and your rights as a forager\nBegin building the knowledge to forage independently on your own local patch\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nSet against more than 400 acres of woodland\, meadow and historic parkland at Erddig\, this is a relaxed and practical introduction to the wonderful world of wild food. \nBring a basket or bag if you would like to gather a few wild ingredients to take home — and come prepared to look at the hedgerows in a completely new way. \nOnce you learn to recognise food growing wild\, an ordinary walk in the countryside never feels quite the same again.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 1st May 2027 \nTime: 10am – 1pm \nVenue: Erddig \nCost: £37[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25202″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nYour Tutor: Lea Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nLea is Co-Founder of Woodland Classroom\, Founder of Rooted In Nature\, and the creator of Your Wild Food Year\, an online foraging course designed to help people build confidence in identifying and using seasonal wild foods throughout the year. \nShe is also a qualified Counsellor and Life Coach\, Woodland Activity Leader and Mindfulness in the Woods practitioner\, with a long-standing passion for helping people reconnect with nature in practical and meaningful ways. \nFor Lea\, foraging is about much more than simply identifying edible plants. It is about rediscovering knowledge that was once part of everyday life\, learning to recognise the abundance growing around us and developing a deeper connection with the seasons and the local landscape. \nThrough her courses\, workshops and outdoor sessions\, Lea loves helping people gain the confidence to use wild plants in their own cooking and everyday lives\, while also exploring their traditional uses\, folklore and connection to wellbeing. \nHer approach is relaxed\, practical and welcoming\, with the aim of making foraging feel accessible rather than intimidating\, and helping people realise just how much wild food is hiding in plain sight.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”15097″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Medicine [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nHedgerow Foraging [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis walk costs £37 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. Children are welcome to attend if accompanied by an adult\, though bear in mind that the course content is not aimed at children – get in touch to find out more. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/spring-foraging-walk-8/ LOCATION:Erddig CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/spring-foraging-walk-event-featured-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271010T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271010T163000 DTSTAMP:20261019T160555Z CREATED:20191107T145018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T160555Z UID:33815-1823160600-1823185800@woodlandclassroom.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Track & Sign DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nTune In to the Secret Life of the Woods\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Step into the woods and discover the ancient skill of tracking\, a craft that transforms the way you see the world and deepens your connection to the wildlife living all around you. This hands-on introductory course invites you to explore the subtle signs\, clues and stories left behind by the creatures who share our woodland. \nUnder the expert guidance of guest tutor Pete Morton of Red Oaks Bushcraft\, you’ll learn how to recognise and interpret footprints\, gait patterns and the many other traces animals leave in their wake. From paw prints to feeding sign\, hair fibres and scat\, you’ll build a foundation in understanding who has passed by\, when\, and what they were doing. \nAs you work through the landscape\, you’ll develop your awareness and sharpen your senses\, learning to use sight\, sound and even smell to tune into your environment. You’ll also practise methods of recording track and sign through sketching\, photography and plaster casting\, giving you the tools to continue your tracking journey long after the course ends. \nThis full-day experience takes place in the beautiful mixed woodlands and wetlands of Park In The Past’s 120 acres of wild space\, a site home to badger\, fox\, otter\, squirrel\, beaver and a wide range of birds.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nLearn to identify paw prints & interpret gait patterns\n\nBuild awareness techniques to heighten your sensory engagement\n\nExplore scat\, feeding sign\, rubbing points\, hair fibres & other clues\n\nLearn to recognise distinctive beaver sign\, including gnaw marks & slides\n\nExamine an extensive reference collection of skulls\, feathers & cast prints\n\nDiscover key bird signs such as tracks\, pellets\, feathers & feeding traces\n\nPractise recording skills: sketching\, photography & plaster casting\n\nDiscover how trackers use track traps and trail cameras to gather evidence\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nEnjoy a day of quiet focus\, woodland wandering and wildlife discovery. Leave with a deeper understanding of the animals who move through our woodland\, and a new way of reading the landscape. \nWho This Course Is Aimed At\n\nAnyone curious about wildlife\, ecology and the hidden stories of nature\n\nWalkers\, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts\n\nForest school leaders and educators looking to expand their skillset\n\nBushcraft practitioners keen to deepen their naturalist knowledge\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] [vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 10th Oct 2027 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32975″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: Pete Morton\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n“In 2006 I quit my IT job and set off in a new direction\, to establish Red Oaks Bushcraft with my wife Nichola\, based in the Peak District. I have been involved in the outdoors for many years and worked my way through the Peak Park Ranger Service and Mountain Rescue. \nI love my office window now. Bushcraft and wilderness skills are my passion and combining them with a canoe trip makes it even better! \nIt’s not just about learning skills\, it’s about clearing your head and maybe taking a different approach. Far too often we are forced to put our heads down and get the job done. Sometimes you need to stop and take stock. The woodland environment is the perfect place to do this. If you can do this\, learn a new skill or two and have fun you will notice the benefits!” \n[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”31088″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nBird Language [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAnimal Identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTree & Plant identification [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nAncestral Skills [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nNature Connection [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nTrack & Sign [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nMindfulness [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n \nReading the Landscape [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nYour Day in the Woods\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nYour day begins with simple awareness practices\, helping you slow down\, sharpen your senses and attune to the woodland around you. With your perception opened\, you’ll start to notice subtle disturbances in leaf litter\, faint trails through grass and the small but meaningful details that reveal animal presence. \nAs you explore the site\, Pete will guide you through comparing prints from different species\, showing how the shape and structure of an animal’s foot is adapted to its lifestyle. With known badger\, fox and otter activity on site\, there is a strong chance of encountering fresh sign to examine and interpret. \nYou’ll also be introduced to the unmistakable sign of beavers\, including the characteristically gnawed tree stumps along the water’s edge. Bird sign will also be explored\, including feathers\, feeding traces\, tracks\, droppings and pellets\, subtle clues that help reveal the presence and behaviour of the many species that move through the woodland canopy and glades. \nThroughout the day you’ll encounter a variety of animal sign: scat\, hair caught on branches\, feeding traces\, scent marking\, trails and more. If nature chooses not to offer every example\, Pete brings a rich reference collection including feathers\, skulls\, cast prints and scat samples\, ensuring key features can be studied up close. \nLater\, you’ll practise recording your finds using photography\, sketching and plaster casting. These skills not only help you build confidence but create a personal record you can refer back to as you continue tracking on your own. \nBy the end of your woodland immersion\, you’ll walk away with heightened awareness\, a new depth of understanding of your surroundings and the thrilling realisation that the landscape is alive with stories waiting to be read. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32974″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course costs £75 per person and is aimed at adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/introduction-to-track-sign/ LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/intro-to-tracking-featured-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR