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SUMMARY:Bushcraft Skills Weekend
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nOur Two Day Immersive Bushcraft Skills Course\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nWhether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors\, let our experienced instructor guide you through core skills of bushcraft; shelter\, fire\, water\, cordage and using edged tools. Our weekend long course is all set against the backdrop of the mixed woodlands and wetlands of Park In The Past’s 120 acres of wild space. \nThis two-day course is an immersion into the world of bushcraft\, perfect for both beginners and those who already enjoy the outdoor lifestyle but want to take their basic knowledge of bushcraft further. Over the weekend you will gain a deepened connection to nature whilst experiencing how bushcraft can enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. You will learn a range of practical skills you can use to thrive in the wilderness; whether you want to pass some exciting new skills to your family members on a camping trip\, you’re aiming for solo wilderness camping with just your backpack and knife\, or you’re simply looking to connect with your inner hunter-gatherer for a weekend. Wherever you are on your journey into bushcraft we aim to bring your confidence and skillset forward to the next level. \nThis course acts as a natural progression from our Bushcraft Essentials day but attending that course in advance is not a requirement.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nBuild weather-proof shelters from natural materials\, that really work.\nCreate fire using modern and ancient methods\, including fire by friction.\nBuild your knowledge of key tree & plant species that can aid us in bushcraft.\nImprove your techniques in knife and saw work\, using safe and effective grips.\nGet to grips with axe skills; split\, cut and shape wood.\nSee the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.\nLearn how to find and filter water using natural materials & modern methods.\nShare a delicious freshly cooked campfire dinner (vegan option available).\nLearn how to manage an open fire for outdoor cooking; boiling\, roasting\, grilling & baking.\nDiscover Natural Navigation techniques to find your way in the wild.\nMake your own cordage from plant & tree fibres and put it to good use.\nCraft clever campfire gadgets to aid you in cooking outdoors.\nImprove your health & well-being by reconnecting with nature.\nCamp out under the trees and stars (optional)\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: May 30th – 31st 2026 \nTime: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £170[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14450″ 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	\nFire by Friction   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nShelter building   [/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	\nNatural Cordage   [/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	\nNatural Navigation   [/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	\nAncestral Skills   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nDutch Oven   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nFirelighting Skills   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nHedgerow Medicine   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nWater Purification   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1583403506086{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][vc_column_text] \nYOUR WEEKEND IN THE WOODS\nYour adventure will begin with arrival at our woodland basecamp set amongst ancient trees and wildflowers. From here we will take a short walk out into the woods to learn how to view the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors. \nHaving each been issued with your own knife to use for the weekend\, we will then look at the wealth of natural materials available to us and then put these materials to the test with a practical session of shelter building as your tutor guides you through the skills required to build two styles of simple but effective shelter using all natural materials from the woodland itself. \nNext we will gather around our new woodland homes to practise further safe cutting techniques with our knives which can be used for a range of practical applications. You will also be shown how to use a folding saw effectively\, avoiding the pitfalls that come with poor technique. Next it’s time to get to grips with the axe as you are introduced to a variety of types; which axe for which task\, how to split wood safely and with minimal effort and basic carving techniques. Throughout this session you will learn how to make smart decisions about which living materials we should harvest and which we should consider passing by. \nYour first afternoon will be spent focused on firelighting skills. You will gain skills using tried & tested techniques. Choose from; firesteel\, solar fire\, chemical\, electrical or traditional flint & steel to produce embers and flames of quality. Then we will be exploring the woods on the hunt for natural tinders\, kindling and firewood\, including how find them even in wet conditions. \nNext you will unlock the secrets of fire by friction by learning to use the bow drill\, an ancient form of firelighting. We guarantee you will have success using this iconic technique. Your tinder and firewood will be put to good use as you learn how to use these to build your own campfire. Finally you will be be shown how to minimise your trace and lessen your impact on the land when bushcrafting. \nOn the Saturday evening we come together as a group to prepare freshly cooked campfire meal in our traditional dutch oven. You’ll enjoy good food and good company around the campfire as humans have done for thousands of generations. Then you have the option to join us for either a natural navigation session by starlight (weather dependent) or a night-time tree ID walk\, an exercise which will really hone your senses. \nDay two will introduce further key skills as well as build on the foundations you already have. You will discover how to source\, filter and purify water from natural sources. Learn how to make water safe to drink. We will then turn our attention to making natural cordage from woodland plants and trees. Having made your cordage\, you will then be testing its strengths and applications by rigging tarp shelters with what you’ve crafted. \nYour final afternoon will aim to bring all your new skills together with a range of challenges designed to put into practise all you have learned. Using your sharp tools\, you will create campcraft devices to make outdoor life easy and you will go through the whole process of creating your own campfire using natural tinders and fire by friction to boil your own woodland brew – which\, we assure you\, will taste very satisfying indeed. \nOn the Friday and Saturday nights you can choose to sleep out in your own built woodland shelter or tree hammock and wake up in the woods. It’s going to be a weekend you won’t forget. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14451″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14452″ 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 £170 per person and is aimed to adult learners aged 16 years and over. Children as young as 12 have attended in the past\, and there is no charge for them as long as they are accompanied by a paying adult. Be aware though that the course is taught at an adult level. There is the option to sleep out in one of our natural shelters in the woods\, on both Friday and Saturday nights at no extra charge. Or you can bring your own hammock or tarp system to setup under the trees here. Hammocks (with covering bug net and tarp) are available to hire from us at an additional £20 for the weekend. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/bushcraft-skills-weekend-9/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T120000
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SUMMARY:Walking with Trees (May)
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 Tuesday of the month\, we visit a different country park or venue around the Wrexham area to discover beautiful wild places. This month’s walk takes place around Wrexham Town Centre\, and we shall be exploring the urban trees and green spaces. 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: Tues 12th May 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm \nVenue: Ty Pawb\, 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-may/
LOCATION:Flintshire
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T130000
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CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T185522Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 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”]Explore wild plants that you can eat in your local patch. Join us for a guided walk through a range of landscapes on the hunt for the best wild foods that spring has to offer. Gain confidence in foraging and learn how to use these wild plants in your own cooking.[/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] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woods\, meadows & hedgerows\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\nDiscover medicinal uses for seasonal wild plants\nEnjoy a wild tea taster\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 2nd May 2026 \nTime: 10am – 1pm \nVenue: Erddig \nCost: £30[/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=””]Lea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is also the co-creator of Your Wild Food Year\, an extensive online course in foraging for wild foods. \nLea 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=”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 £30 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-7/
LOCATION:Erddig
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T093834Z
UID:32772-1777109400-1777134600@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 25th April 2026 \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=”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-9/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T151117Z
UID:33228-1776160800-1776168000@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Walking with Trees (April)
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 Tuesday of the month\, we visit a different country park or venue around the Wrexham area to discover beautiful wild places. This month’s walk takes place at the Pontcysyllte Aquaduct. 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: Tues 14th April 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm \nVenue: Pontcysyllte Aquaduct \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-april/
LOCATION:Flintshire
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T081650Z
UID:31149-1773480600-1773592200@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 14th – Sun 15th March 2026 \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] \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 £120 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-2/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T094825Z
UID:32785-1772272800-1772283600@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 28th Feb 2026 \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-7/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T145248Z
UID:32690-1768039200-1768059000@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 the canopy of native trees. You’l learn about the restorative woodland management that is happening here and how wildlife is returning to this special place. Your course will all be set against the beautiful backdrop of the mixed ancient woodland and parkland of the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate with over 600 acres of nature to explore and veteran trees over 500 years old. \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 10th Jan 2025 \nTime: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm \nVenue: Chirk Castle \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-5/
LOCATION:Chirk Castle
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251221T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251221T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20221017T103518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T130347Z
UID:32796-1766334600-1766341800@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 21st Dec 2025 \nTime: 4:30 am – 6:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: Adult £14\, Child £11\, 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] \nAdults tickets £14 each\, Child tickets £11 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-6/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20221017T103518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T100214Z
UID:32788-1766311200-1766325600@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 21st Dec 2025 \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] \nThis session costs £35 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-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20221017T103518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T101634Z
UID:32791-1766248200-1766255400@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 20th Dec 2025 \nTime: 4:30 am – 6:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: Adult £14\, Child £11\, 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] \nAdults tickets £14 each\, Child tickets £11 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-5/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T120449Z
UID:32107-1758965400-1758990600@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Wild Food\, Foraging & Wilderness Cookery (Autumn)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nOur One Day Autumn Foraging Experience\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Autumn in the woods is the perfect time for foraging wild foods. Join James & Lea\, your foraging guides\, as we explore the world of edible plants\, berries and fungi. “Food tastes better outdoors” is a common phrase but it tastes even better when you have gathered and prepared it yourself. \nThis date is now SOLD OUT! But you can still grab a ticket for the Sunday right here. \nThe secret world of edible wild plants will be opened up to you as we search for mushrooms\, roots\, berries & nuts 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. From our basecamp set in the ancient woodland at the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate we will be exploring the forest and hedges in search of “food for free.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants & fungi\nLearn how to prepare fish for campfire cooking\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\nBake fresh 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 27th Sept 2025 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Chirk Castle \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14462″ 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-autumn-5/
LOCATION:Chirk Castle
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T134350Z
UID:32142-1758448800-1758463200@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Autumn 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”]Explore wild plants that you can eat in your local patch. Join us for a guided walk through a range of landscapes on the hunt for the best wild foods that autumn has to offer. Gain confidence in foraging and learn how to use these wild plants in your own cooking.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nAutumn brings us nuts\, berries\, fruits and of course wild fungi in abundance. 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 the ancient woodland of the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate. 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] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woods\, parkland and meadows\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\, nuts\, berries and fungi\nDiscover medicinal uses for seasonal wild plants\nEnjoy a wild tea taster\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: Sun 21st Sept 2025 \nTime: 10am – 2pm \nVenue: Chirk Castle \nCost: £37[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25153″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1756215806349{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. If you would like to attend with a younger child\, please get in touch with us in advance before booking. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/autumn-foraging-walk-5/
LOCATION:Chirk Castle
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T122708Z
UID:32114-1752314400-1752325200@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Summer 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”]Explore wild plants that you can eat in your local patch. Join us for a guided walk through a range of landscapes on the hunt for the best wild foods that summer has to offer. Gain confidence in foraging and learn how to use these wild plants in your own cooking.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nTo the forager\, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities and the summer season brings us fruits\, berries\, wild greens\, edible flowers and fungi too. \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 woodland\, wetland and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 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] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woods\, hedgerows\, wetlands and meadows\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\nDiscover medicinal uses for seasonal wild plants\nUnderstand where it is safe to forage\, avoiding pollutants\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 12th July 2025 \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=”25140″ 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 aimed at adult learners aged 16 years and over. If you would like to attend this event with a younger child\, get in touch with us in advance of booking. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/summer-foraging-walk-5/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T085243Z
UID:32117-1751104800-1751126400@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Identifying Native Trees
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]When you’re out walking\, have you ever wondered\, “which tree is that?” \nDo you know your alder from your elder? To many people our hedgerows and forests can look like a sea of green\, but if we look closer and 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 summer by looking at leaves\, developing seeds\, fruits\, bark 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 set of field guides covering common trees in all four seasons. This handy 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 the canopy of native trees. You’ll learn about the restorative woodland management that is happening on site and how wildlife is returning to this special place. Your course will all be set against the beautiful backdrop of the mixed ancient woodland and parkland of the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate with over 600 acres of nature to explore and veteran trees over 500 years old.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nGain confidence in identifying a range of common native & naturalised tree species\nRecognise differences between similar looking species\nLearn to use leaves\, fruits\, seeds\, bark and other seasonal signs\nDiscover medicinal and edible uses for trees\nUnderstand how trees grow and their value to wildlife\nReceive your bundle of Tree ID Field Guides\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 28th June 2024 \nTime: 10:00am – 4:00pm \nVenue: Chirk Castle \nCost: £45[/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=”31771″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nTREE FIELD GUIDE BUNDLE INCLUDED!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Everyone attending this course also gets a FREE field guide bundle including 4 seasonal cheat sheets; summer\, autumn\, winter and spring. These excellent quick reference sheets are printed on high quality card and include many of our common native broadleaf trees. These guides includes photos and identifying features such as leaves\, bark\, buds\, fruits\, flowers & more.[/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 £45 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-native-trees-2/
LOCATION:Chirk Castle
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T091840Z
UID:32061-1748683800-1748797200@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Bushcraft Skills Weekend
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nOur Two Day Immersive Bushcraft Skills Course\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nWhether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors\, let our experienced instructor guide you through core skills of bushcraft; shelter\, fire\, water\, cordage and using edged tools. Our weekend long course is all set against the backdrop of the ancient woodland of the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate. \nThis two-day course is an immersion into the world of bushcraft\, perfect for both beginners and those who already enjoy the outdoor lifestyle but want to take their basic knowledge of bushcraft further. Over the weekend you will gain a deepened connection to nature whilst experiencing how bushcraft can enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. You will learn a range of practical skills you can use to thrive in the wilderness; whether you want to pass some exciting new skills to your family members on a camping trip\, you’re aiming for solo wilderness camping with just your backpack and knife\, or you’re simply looking to connect with your inner hunter-gatherer for a weekend. Wherever you are on your journey into bushcraft we aim to bring your confidence and skillset forward to the next level. \nThis course acts as a natural progression from our Bushcraft Essentials day but attending that course in advance is not a requirement.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nBuild weather-proof shelters from natural materials\, that really work.\nCreate fire using modern and ancient methods\, including fire by friction.\nBuild your knowledge of key tree & plant species that can aid us in bushcraft.\nImprove your techniques in knife and saw work\, using safe and effective grips.\nGet to grips with axe skills; split\, cut and shape wood.\nSee the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.\nLearn how to find and filter water using natural materials & modern methods.\nShare a delicious freshly cooked campfire dinner (vegan option available).\nLearn how to manage an open fire for outdoor cooking; boiling\, roasting\, grilling & baking.\nDiscover Natural Navigation techniques to find your way in the wild.\nMake your own cordage from plant & tree fibres and put it to good use.\nCraft clever campfire gadgets to aid you in cooking outdoors.\nImprove your health & well-being by reconnecting with nature.\nCamp out under the trees and stars (optional)\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: May 31st – June 1st 2025 \nTime: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Chirk Castle \nCost: £190[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14450″ 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	\nFire by Friction   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nShelter building   [/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	\nNatural Cordage   [/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	\nNatural Navigation   [/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	\nAncestral Skills   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nDutch Oven   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nFirelighting Skills   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nHedgerow Medicine   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nWater Purification   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1583403506086{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][vc_column_text] \nYOUR WEEKEND IN THE WOODS\nYour adventure will begin with arrival at our woodland basecamp set amongst ancient trees and wildflowers. From here we will take a short walk out into the woods to learn how to view the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors. \nHaving each been issued with your own knife to use for the weekend\, we will then look at the wealth of natural materials available to us and then put these materials to the test with a practical session of shelter building as your tutor guides you through the skills required to build two styles of simple but effective shelter using all natural materials from the woodland itself. \nNext we will gather around our new woodland homes to practise further safe cutting techniques with our knives which can be used for a range of practical applications. You will also be shown how to use a folding saw effectively\, avoiding the pitfalls that come with poor technique. Next it’s time to get to grips with the axe as you are introduced to a variety of types; which axe for which task\, how to split wood safely and with minimal effort and basic carving techniques. Throughout this session you will learn how to make smart decisions about which living materials we should harvest and which we should consider passing by. \nYour first afternoon will be spent focused on firelighting skills. You will gain skills using tried & tested techniques. Choose from; firesteel\, solar fire\, chemical\, electrical or traditional flint & steel to produce embers and flames of quality. Then we will be exploring the woods on the hunt for natural tinders\, kindling and firewood\, including how find them even in wet conditions. \nNext you will unlock the secrets of fire by friction by learning to use the bow drill\, an ancient form of firelighting. We guarantee you will have success using this iconic technique. Your tinder and firewood will be put to good use as you learn how to use these to build your own campfire. Finally you will be be shown how to minimise your trace and lessen your impact on the land when bushcrafting. \nOn the Saturday evening we come together as a group to prepare freshly cooked campfire meal in our traditional dutch oven. You’ll enjoy good food and good company around the campfire as humans have done for thousands of generations. Then you have the option to join us for either a natural navigation session by starlight (weather dependent) or a night-time tree ID walk\, an exercise which will really hone your senses. \nDay two will introduce further key skills as well as build on the foundations you already have. You will discover how to source\, filter and purify water from natural sources. Learn how to make water safe to drink. We will then turn our attention to making natural cordage from woodland plants and trees. Having made your cordage\, you will then be testing its strengths and applications by rigging tarp shelters with what you’ve crafted. \nYour final afternoon will aim to bring all your new skills together with a range of challenges designed to put into practise all you have learned. Using your sharp tools\, you will create campcraft devices to make outdoor life easy and you will go through the whole process of creating your own campfire using natural tinders and fire by friction to boil your own woodland brew – which\, we assure you\, will taste very satisfying indeed. \nOn the Friday and Saturday nights you can choose to sleep out in your own built woodland shelter or tree hammock and wake up in the woods. It’s going to be a weekend you won’t forget. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14451″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14452″ 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 £190 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. There is the option to sleep out in one of our natural shelters in the woods\, on both Friday and Saturday nights at no extra charge. Or you can bring your own hammock or tarp system to setup under the trees here. Hammocks (with covering bug net and tarp) are available to hire from us at an additional £20 for the weekend. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/bushcraft-skills-weekend-8/
LOCATION:Chirk Castle
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T132949Z
UID:32058-1745661600-1745672400@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] \nWalk the wild food trail & discover foraging\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]Explore wild plants that you can eat in your local patch. Join us for a guided walk through a range of landscapes on the hunt for the best wild foods that spring has to offer. Gain confidence in foraging and learn how to use these wild plants in your own cooking.[/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] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woods\, meadows & hedgerows\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\nDiscover medicinal uses for seasonal wild plants\nEnjoy a wild tea taster\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 26th April 2025 \nTime: 10am – 1pm \nVenue: Erddig \nCost: £30[/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=””]Lea is a qualified Counsellor and Mindfulness in a Woodland Setting practitioner. She is also the co-creator of Your Wild Food Year\, an extensive online course in foraging for wild foods. \nLea 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=”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] \nThis walk costs £30 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/spring-foraging-walk-6/
LOCATION:Erddig
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T174257Z
UID:31802-1745055000-1745080200@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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 19th April 2025 \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=”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-7/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T085033Z
UID:32055-1744450200-1744477200@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Bushcraft Essentials
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nOur One Day Introductory Bushcraft Skills Course\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nThis one-day course is an introduction into the world of bushcraft\, perfect for both beginners to the hobby and those who already enjoy the outdoors but want to learn to tread lighter and smarter on the land. Through the day you will learn a range of practical skills you can take forward into the wilderness on your own bushcraft journey. You will gain a deepened connection to nature whilst experiencing how bushcraft can enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. Previous course participants have told us that after a day with us they have never looked at the woods the same way again. This course aims to build your confidence and bring your skillset to the next level. \nWhether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors\, let our experienced instructor guide you through core skills of bushcraft; fire\, shelter\, outdoor cooking and using edged tools. 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nConfidently create fire without matches\, using a range of methods.\nForage for natural tinders that can get your fire going in any conditions.\nBuild weather-proof shelters using tarps and ropes.\nEnjoy a delicious lunch\, cooked by the group over the campfire (vegan options available)\nLearn how to identify key tree & plant species that can aid us in bushcraft.\nImprove your techniques in knife and saw work\, using safe and effective grips.\nDiscover essential knots which can be put to a range of tasks.\nSee the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.\nCraft clever campfire gadgets to aid you in cooking outdoors.\nImprove your health & well-being by reconnecting with nature.\nKnow the laws that relate to practising bushcraft in the UK.\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 12th April 2025 \nTime: 9:30am – 5pm \nVenue: Park In The Past \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29254″ 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 Skills   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nShelter building   [/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	\nWilderness Cookery   [/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	\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	\nNatural Navigation   [/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	\nDutch Oven Cooking   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1583403506086{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][vc_column_text] \nYOUR DAY IN THE WOODS\nYour day will begin with arrival at our woodland basecamp set amongst native trees and wildflowers. From here we will enjoy a brew around the campfire whilst you get an introduction to the fascinating subject of bushcraft. You’ll take a short walk into the woods to learn how to view the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors. \nNext we will focus on sharp tool use by practising safe cutting techniques with both knife and saw. You will learn a number of effective knife grips that can be put to a range of camp tasks. You will craft your own tent peg using your new tool skills\, which will be put to use very soon. \nOur attention then turns to making shelter in the woods\, using tarps and cordage. You will also learn a selection of really useful knots as you erect your own camp shelters using different configurations to suit your environment and needs. Finally we will gather together to prepare our freshly cooked campfire lunch in a traditional dutch oven. \nAt lunchtime we will sitting together around the campfire as humans have done for thousands of generations\, sharing good food and stories. We will also discuss UK law and how it relates to practising bushcraft. \nYour afternoon will be spent focused on firelighting skills. You will gain skills using tried & tested techniques including modern firesteels and traditional flint & steel to produce embers and flames of quality. Then we will be exploring the woods on the hunt for natural tinders\, kindling and firewood (which can even be found in wet conditions). You will learn how to use these effectively to build your own campfire which you will then put to task in boiling your own woodland brew. Finally you will be be shown how to minimise your trace and lessen your impact on the land when bushcrafting. It’s going to be a day you won’t forget. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29261″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29256″ 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 £75 per person and is aimed at learners aged 16 years and over. Younger children can attend the course\, and have done in the past\, if you feel that they would enjoy it and understand that it is aimed at adults. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Get in touch if you have any questions. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/bushcraft-essentials-5/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T122143Z
UID:31754-1740218400-1740229200@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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 22 Feb 2025 \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-6/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T103029Z
UID:31759-1737799200-1737819000@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 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 set of field guides including British Trees: Winter Signs. 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 the canopy of native trees. You’l learn about the restorative woodland management that is happening here and how wildlife is returning to this special place. Your course will all be set against the beautiful backdrop of the mixed woodland and riverside and open lake of Park in the Past\, a 120 acre site where the landscape is slowly being turned back to how it would have looked in the 1st Century AD. \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 set of 4 field guides for seasonal tree ID\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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 25th Jan 2025 \nTime: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £47[/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=”31771″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nTrees Field Guides Included!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nEveryone attending this course also gets a bundle of 4 Tree ID field guides; winter\, spring\, summer and autumn. These handy guides are an excellent quick reference sheet featuring 18 of our most common broadleaf trees found in the UK. Your winter guide includes photos and concise descriptions of four particularly useful characters for the colder months; winter buds\, tree bark\, bud & twig arrangement and leaf litter. \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 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 £47 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-4/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20221017T103518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T213851Z
UID:31868-1734798600-1734805800@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 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 Fri 20th Dec. UPDATE: Tickets for this evening are now SOLD OUT but you can still grab tickets for Fri 20th Dec HERE.[/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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 21st Dec 2024 \nTime: 4:30 am – 6:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: Adult £14\, Child £11\, 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] \nAdults tickets £14 each\, Child tickets £11 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-4/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20221017T103518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T094634Z
UID:31874-1734775200-1734789600@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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 21st Dec 2024 \nTime: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £35[/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] \nThis session costs £35 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/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241220T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20221017T103518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T164316Z
UID:31863-1734712200-1734719400@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 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 Sat 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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Fri 20th Dec 2024 \nTime: 4:30 am – 6:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: Adult £14\, Child £11\, 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] \nAdults tickets £14 each\, Child tickets £11 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-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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T111106Z
UID:31153-1728725400-1728752400@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Bushcraft Essentials
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nOur One Day Introductory Bushcraft Skills Course\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nThis one-day course is an introduction into the world of bushcraft\, perfect for both beginners to the hobby and those who already enjoy the outdoors but want to learn to tread lighter and smarter on the land. Through the day you will learn a range of practical skills you can take forward into the wilderness on your own bushcraft journey. You will gain a deepened connection to nature whilst experiencing how bushcraft can enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. Previous course participants have told us that after a day with us they have never looked at the woods the same way again. This course aims to build your confidence and bring your skillset to the next level. \nWhether you’re new to bushcraft or a veteran of the outdoors\, let our experienced instructor guide you through core skills of bushcraft; fire\, shelter\, outdoor cooking and using edged tools. 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nConfidently create fire without matches\, using a range of methods.\nForage for natural tinders that can get your fire going in any conditions.\nBuild weather-proof shelters using tarps and ropes.\nEnjoy a delicious lunch\, cooked by the group over the campfire (vegan options available)\nLearn how to identify key tree & plant species that can aid us in bushcraft.\nImprove your techniques in knife and saw work\, using safe and effective grips.\nDiscover essential knots which can be put to a range of tasks.\nSee the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors.\nCraft clever campfire gadgets to aid you in cooking outdoors.\nImprove your health & well-being by reconnecting with nature.\nKnow the laws that relate to practising bushcraft in the UK.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]		[vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 12th Oct 2024 \nTime: 9:30am – 5pm \nVenue: Park In The Past \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29254″ 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 Skills   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nShelter building   [/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	\nWilderness Cookery   [/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	\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	\nNatural Navigation   [/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	\nDutch Oven Cooking   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1583403506086{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][vc_column_text] \nYOUR DAY IN THE WOODS\nYour day will begin with arrival at our woodland basecamp set amongst native trees and wildflowers. From here we will enjoy a brew around the campfire whilst you get an introduction to the fascinating subject of bushcraft. You’ll take a short walk into the woods to learn how to view the natural world through the eyes of our ancestors. \nNext we will focus on sharp tool use by practising safe cutting techniques with both knife and saw. You will learn a number of effective knife grips that can be put to a range of camp tasks. You will craft your own tent peg using your new tool skills\, which will be put to use very soon. \nOur attention then turns to making shelter in the woods\, using tarps and cordage. You will also learn a selection of really useful knots as you erect your own camp shelters using different configurations to suit your environment and needs. Finally we will gather together to prepare our freshly cooked campfire lunch in a traditional dutch oven. \nAt lunchtime we will sitting together around the campfire as humans have done for thousands of generations\, sharing good food and stories. We will also discuss UK law and how it relates to practising bushcraft. \nYour afternoon will be spent focused on firelighting skills. You will gain skills using tried & tested techniques including modern firesteels and traditional flint & steel to produce embers and flames of quality. Then we will be exploring the woods on the hunt for natural tinders\, kindling and firewood (which can even be found in wet conditions). You will learn how to use these effectively to build your own campfire which you will then put to task in boiling your own woodland brew. Finally you will be be shown how to minimise your trace and lessen your impact on the land when bushcrafting. It’s going to be a day you won’t forget. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29261″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29256″ 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 £75 per person and is open to learners aged 12 years and over. Young people aged 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/bushcraft-essentials-4/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T062916Z
UID:31145-1728122400-1728133200@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Autumn 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”]Explore wild plants that you can eat in your local patch. Join us for a guided walk through a range of landscapes on the hunt for the best wild foods that autumn has to offer. Gain confidence in foraging and learn how to use these wild plants in your own cooking.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nAutumn brings us nuts\, berries\, fruits and of course wild fungi in abundance. 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 the ancient woodland of the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate. 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] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woods\, parkland and meadows\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\, nuts\, berries and fungi\nDiscover medicinal uses for seasonal wild plants\nEnjoy a wild tea taster\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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 5th Oct 2024 \nTime: 10am – 1pm \nVenue: Chirk Castle \nCost: £37[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25153″ 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. If you would like to attend with a younger child\, please get in touch with us in advance before booking. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/autumn-foraging-walk-4/
LOCATION:Chirk Castle
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240922T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T135432Z
UID:30422-1726997400-1727022600@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Wild Food\, Foraging & Wilderness Cookery (Autumn)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nOur One Day Autumn Foraging Experience\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Autumn in the woods is the perfect time for foraging wild foods. Join James & Lea\, your foraging guides\, as we explore the world of edible plants\, berries and fungi. “Food tastes better outdoors” is a common phrase but it tastes even better when you have gathered and prepared it yourself. \nThe secret world of edible wild plants will be opened up to you as we search for mushrooms\, roots\, berries & nuts 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. From our basecamp set in the ancient woodland at the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate we will be exploring the forest and hedges in search of “food for free.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants & fungi\nLearn how to prepare fish for campfire cooking\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\nBake fresh 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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 22nd Sept 2024 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Chirk Castle \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14462″ 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-autumn-4/
LOCATION:Chirk Castle
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T135532Z
UID:30417-1726911000-1726936200@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Wild Food\, Foraging & Wilderness Cookery (Autumn)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nOur One Day Autumn Foraging Experience\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Autumn in the woods is the perfect time for foraging wild foods. Join James & Lea\, your foraging guides\, as we explore the world of edible plants\, berries and fungi. “Food tastes better outdoors” is a common phrase but it tastes even better when you have gathered and prepared it yourself. \nThe secret world of edible wild plants will be opened up to you as we search for mushrooms\, roots\, berries & nuts 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. From our basecamp set in the ancient woodland at the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate we will be exploring the forest and hedges in search of “food for free.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants & fungi\nLearn how to prepare fish for campfire cooking\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\nBake fresh 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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 21st Sept 2024 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Chirk Castle \nCost: £75[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14462″ 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-autumn-3/
LOCATION:Chirk Castle
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T130000
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CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T102036Z
UID:31140-1720864800-1720875600@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Summer 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”]Explore wild plants that you can eat in your local patch. Join us for a guided walk through a range of landscapes on the hunt for the best wild foods that summer has to offer. Gain confidence in foraging and learn how to use these wild plants in your own cooking.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nTo the forager\, our woodlands and hedgerows are full of tasty and filling wild food opportunities and the summer season brings us fruits\, berries\, wild greens\, edible flowers and fungi too. \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 woodland\, wetland and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 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] \n\nTake a guided foraging walk through the woods\, hedgerows\, wetlands and meadows\nGain confidence in identifying a variety of edible plants\nDiscover medicinal uses for seasonal wild plants\nUnderstand where it is safe to forage\, avoiding pollutants\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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 13th July 2024 \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=”25140″ 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 aimed at adult learners aged 16 years and over. If you would like to attend this event with a younger child\, get in touch with us in advance of booking. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/summer-foraging-walk-4/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145741
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T181809Z
UID:30984-1719655200-1719676800@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Identifying Native Trees
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”]When you’re out walking\, have you ever wondered\, “which tree is that?” \nDo you know your alder from your elder? To many people our hedegrows and forests can look like a sea of green\, but if we look closer and 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 summer by looking at leaves\, developing seeds\, fruits\, bark 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 British Trees: A Leaf ID Guide. This handy 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 the canopy of native trees. You’l learn about the restorative woodland management that is happening here and how wildlife is returning to this special place. Your course will all be set against the beautiful backdrop of the mixed woodland and riverside and open lake of Park in the Past\, a 120 acre site where the landscape is slowly being turned back to how it would have looked in the 1st Century AD.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nGain confidence in identifying a range of common native & naturalised tree species\nRecognise differences between similar looking species\nLearn to use leaves\, fruits\, seeds\, bark and other seasonal signs\nDiscover medicinal and edible uses for trees\nUnderstand how trees grow and their value to wildlife\nReceive your own Native 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 el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 9th June 2024 \nTime: 10:00am – 4:00pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £45[/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=”30986″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nSUMMER TREES GUIDE INCLUDED!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Everyone attending this course also gets a FREE field guide; British Trees: Summer 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; summer leaves\, developing seeds\, bark and leaf arrangement.[/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 £45 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-native-trees/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft
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