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SUMMARY:Walking with Trees (Sept)
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 starts from the Felin Puleston Outdoor Centre on the edge of the National Trust’s Erddig estate. We will explore the footpath network on the hunt for trees young and old. 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 15th September 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm \nVenue: Felin Puleston Outdoor Centre\, Erddig \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-sept/
LOCATION:Felin Puleston Outdoor Centre
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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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. \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 we will be exploring the forest and hedges in search of “food for free.” \nSet at the head of the Vale of Clwyd\, Coed Talwrn is a privately owned woodland reserve rarely open to the public. This rich and varied landscape weaves together mixed woodland\, flowing waterways\, open meadow and scrubland\, creating a space that feels both wild and deeply cared for. \nFor over a decade the land has been gently managed using rewilding techniques\, allowing nature to lead the way. As a result\, biodiversity has flourished; plants\, fungi and wildlife now thrive across the site\, bringing a real sense of life and abundance to every corner. We are delighted to have been granted special access to this remarkable place for our courses. \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 19th Sept 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Coed Talwrn\, Ruthin \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-7/
LOCATION:Coed Talwrn\, Pentre Celyn\, LL152HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260130T103108Z
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T103108Z
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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. \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 we will be exploring the forest and hedges in search of “food for free.” \nSet at the head of the Vale of Clwyd\, Coed Talwrn is a privately owned woodland reserve rarely open to the public. This rich and varied landscape weaves together mixed woodland\, flowing waterways\, open meadow and scrubland\, creating a space that feels both wild and deeply cared for. \nFor over a decade the land has been gently managed using rewilding techniques\, allowing nature to lead the way. As a result\, biodiversity has flourished; plants\, fungi and wildlife now thrive across the site\, bringing a real sense of life and abundance to every corner. We are delighted to have been granted special access to this remarkable place for our courses. \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: Sun 20th Sept 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Coed Talwrn\, Ruthin \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-8/
LOCATION:Coed Talwrn\, Pentre Celyn\, LL152HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T133000
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CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T115757Z
UID:33045-1791021600-1791034200@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: Sat 3rd Oct 2026 \nTime: 10am – 1.30pm \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-6/
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:20261011T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T163000
DTSTAMP:20251127T121811Z
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T121811Z
UID:32965-1791711000-1791736200@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Tracking
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nTune In to the Secret Life of the Woods\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Step into the woods and discover the ancient skill of tracking\, a craft that transforms the way you see the world and deepens your connection to the wildlife living all around you. This hands-on introductory course invites you to explore the subtle signs\, clues and stories left behind by the creatures who share our woodland. \nUnder the expert guidance of guest tutor Pete Morton ofRed Oaks Bushcraft\, you’ll learn how to recognise and interpret footprints\, gait patterns and the many other traces animals leave in their wake. From paw prints to feeding sign\, hair fibres and scat\, you’ll build a foundation in understanding who has passed by\, when\, and what they were doing. \nAs you work through the landscape\, you’ll develop your awareness and sharpen your senses\, learning to use sight\, sound and even smell to tune into your environment. You’ll also practise methods of recording track and sign through sketching\, photography and plaster casting\, giving you the tools to continue your tracking journey long after the course ends. \nThis full-day experience takes place in the beautiful mixed woodlands and wetlands of Park In The Past’s 120 acres of wild space\, a site home to badger\, fox\, otter\, squirrel\, beaver and a wide range of birds.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nLearn to identify paw prints & interpret gait patterns\n\nBuild awareness techniques to heighten your sensory engagement\n\nExplore scat\, feeding sign\, rubbing points\, hair fibres & other clues\n\nLearn to recognise distinctive beaver sign\, including gnaw marks & slides\n\nExamine an extensive reference collection of skulls\, feathers & cast prints\n\nDiscover key bird signs such as tracks\, pellets\, feathers & feeding traces\n\nPractise recording skills: sketching\, photography & plaster casting\n\nDiscover how trackers use track traps and trail cameras to gather evidence\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nEnjoy a day of quiet focus\, woodland wandering and wildlife discovery. Leave with a deeper understanding of the animals who move through our woodland\, and a new way of reading the landscape. \nWho This Course Is Aimed At\n\nAnyone curious about wildlife\, ecology and the hidden stories of nature\n\nWalkers\, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts\n\nForest school leaders and educators looking to expand their skillset\n\nBushcraft practitioners keen to deepen their naturalist knowledge\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]		[vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sun 11th Oct 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £65[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32975″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: Pete Morton\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n“In 2006 I quit my IT job and set off in a new direction\, to establish Red Oaks Bushcraft with my wife Nichola\, based in the Peak District. I have been involved in the outdoors since becoming a guide at the age of 5 (its a long story\, I will tell you about it when we meet) and working my way through the Peak Park Ranger Service and Mountain Rescue. \nI love my office window now. Bushcraft and wilderness skills are my passion and combining them with a canoe trip makes it even better! \nIt’s not just about learning skills\, it’s about clearing your head and maybe taking a different approach. Far too often we are forced to put our heads down and get the job done. Sometimes you need to stop and take stock. The woodland environment is the perfect place to do this. If you can do this\, learn a new skill or two and have fun you will notice the benefits!” \n[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”31088″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nBird Language   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nAnimal Identification   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTree & Plant identification   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nAncestral Skills   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nNature Connection   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTrack & Sign   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nMindfulness   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nReading the Landscape   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nYour Day in the Woods\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nYour day begins with simple awareness practices\, helping you slow down\, sharpen your senses and attune to the woodland around you. With your perception opened\, you’ll start to notice subtle disturbances in leaf litter\, faint trails through grass and the small but meaningful details that reveal animal presence. \nAs you explore the site\, Pete will guide you through comparing prints from different species\, showing how the shape and structure of an animal’s foot is adapted to its lifestyle. With known badger\, fox and otter activity on site\, there is a strong chance of encountering fresh sign to examine and interpret. \nYou’ll also be introduced to the unmistakable sign of beavers\, including the characteristically gnawed tree stumps along the water’s edge. Bird sign will also be explored\, including feathers\, feeding traces\, tracks\, droppings and pellets\, subtle clues that help reveal the presence and behaviour of the many species that move through the woodland canopy and glades. \nThroughout the day you’ll encounter a variety of animal sign: scat\, hair caught on branches\, feeding traces\, scent marking\, trails and more. If nature chooses not to offer every example\, Pete brings a rich reference collection including feathers\, skulls\, cast prints and scat samples\, ensuring key features can be studied up close. \nLater\, you’ll practise recording your finds using photography\, sketching and plaster casting. These skills not only help you build confidence but create a personal record you can refer back to as you continue tracking on your own. \nBy the end of your woodland immersion\, you’ll walk away with heightened awareness\, a new depth of understanding of your surroundings and the thrilling realisation that the landscape is alive with stories waiting to be read. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”32974″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis course costs £65 per person and is aimed at adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/introduction-to-tracking/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260331T115048Z
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T115048Z
UID:33262-1791885600-1791892800@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Walking with Trees (Oct)
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 starts from Nant Mill Visitor Centre and then we will be exploring the ancient woodland of Plas Power Woods. 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 13th October 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm \nVenue: Nant Mill & Plas Power Woods \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-oct/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T135055Z
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135055Z
UID:32997-1792141200-1792346400@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Woodland Activity Leader Training (WALT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nAccredited Training in Outdoor Education\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nJoin us in the woods and become a qualified environmental education instructor! Our course offers a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to traditional Forest School training\, giving you all the skills and knowledge you need to lead groups in the great outdoors. \nWoodland Activity Leader Training (WALT) is accredited through the NCFE with a Level 2 qualification. You will learn the essential outdoor skills needed to lead your own exciting outdoor education sessions for all ages and abilities. WALT empowers you to deliver inspiring environmental education\, tailored to the needs of your students\, patients or clients. \nOur WALT training programme uses a combination of online learning\, for the theoretical modules (Part 1) which you can study in your own time\, and in-person outdoor workshops for the practical modules (Part 2). The in-person training takes place over just 3 days. Get certified to teach in nature. Start your adventure in outdoor education today. \nOur course is all set against the backdrop of mixed woodlands\, wetlands and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 acres of wild space to explore. \nThis training course covers the essential required to become a woodland activity leader… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nEnvironmental Education Methodology\nBushcraft Skills; including tarp shelters\nEnvironmental Education Games\nTool Use; knife\, saws\, loppers & more\nNaturalist Knowledge; trees\, plants\, minibeasts & more\nCampfire Use & Fire Lighting \nConservation Activities & Leave No Trace\nHealth and Safety & Risk Assessment\nOutdoor Session Planning\n\nFor a full run down of the content of this accredited course\, please visit this page. You can also get in touch if you have any questions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]		[vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Fri 16th – Sun 18th October 2026 \nTime: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £560 (£360 for 3 day practical course & £200 for online theory modules)[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31550″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is our Head Outdoor Educator\, having delivered hundreds of sessions to groups of all ages during his 20 years of experience. He is a qualified Forest School Leader\, Social Forester and experienced Woodland Manager. James is the Chair of Forest School Wales\, a charity established in 2003 to promote good practise and support the network of Forest School Practitioners across Wales. He is an active member of the Institute for Outdoor Learnings Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. He is also a member of the Learning Through Landscapes Accredited Network of trainers. \n“I believe strongly that outdoor education has a large role to play in the future of how we teach our children. We’ve been learning in nature for thousands of years\, well before we were put in classrooms. In the woods ‘challenging’ behaviour becomes regulated\, usually disengaged learners are inspired and inquisitive minds are fostered. I’ve seen this happen with learners of all ages and it’s a testament to the power of the space you create as an educator. where learners can be themselves and thrive. My approach to teaching is with an emphasis on steering my students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us.”[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”30642″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nFirelighting   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTarp Shelters   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nKnives & Whittling   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTracks & Signs   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nCampfire Cooking   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nKnotwork & Lashings   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTree & Plant identification   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nOutdoor Activity Ideas   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nInvertebrate ID   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nSafe Tool Use   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nConservation Skills   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nOutdoor Session Planning   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31558″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe total cost per person is £560.00. This is broken down into 2 payments\, covering Part 1: Theory and Part 2: Practical. The theory module (delivered online) costs £200.00 per person. The 3 day practical skills course costs £360.00 per person – you can book this part of the course below. If you would like to pay for this course instalments\, please get in touch to discuss options. You can also choose to just pay a deposit for your 3 day practical course (£50) to secure your place. \nThe theory modules of the course (delivered online) can be taken at any time by yourself\, as long as you have completed it by the time you attend your 3 day practical. This online segment of the course is hosted by the course creators Wild Things! To book your place on Part 1: Theory (online) then please follow this link to go to the Wild Things! website. \n You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/woodland-activity-leader-training-walt-5/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Bushcraft Skills,Organisations,Schools,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260722T115225Z
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T115225Z
UID:31040-1792834200-1792945800@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 24th – Sun 25th Oct 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 css=””] \nThis course costs £235 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. Included in your ticket is the option to sleep out in the woods on both Friday and/or Saturday nights. Or you can bring your own tent\, hammock or tarp system to setup under the trees here. Hammocks (with covering tarps) are available to hire from us at an additional £20 for the weekend. Please note that if you want to take your accredited training on to assessment at a later date then there is an additional charge of £160 per person. However\, this is not a requirement of taking this course. You can find more information about the IOL Bushcraft Competency Award and Assessment here. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/iol-bushcraft-competency-award/
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:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260331T115803Z
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T115803Z
UID:33265-1794304800-1794312000@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Walking with Trees (Nov)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nNATURE I.D. MADE SIMPLE – FOR EVERYONE\n\nHave you ever paused on a walk and wondered\, “What tree is this?” Or spotted a curious flower\, unusual leaf\, or animal track and wished you had someone there to tell you more?\n\nWalking with Trees are free guided walks through beautiful woodland and parkland. Usually taking place on the second 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 will be exploring Acton Park which includes many impressive trees including ancient sweet chestnut\,  runner up for Tree of the Year 2024. When you book your place we will send you full details of where we are meeting.\n\nEach month we’ll take our time exploring not just the trees\, but all the wild wonders that catch our eye along the way. From wildflowers and edible plants to signs of wildlife and the changing seasons\, we’ll follow our curiosity and see where nature leads us.\n\nWhether you’re brand new to the natural world or already have a budding interest\, this is a relaxed\, welcoming way to learn more and connect with the landscape around you.\n\nLed by James “The Tree Guy” Kendall\, woodsman and outdoor educator\, you’ll gain simple\, practical skills for identifying what you see and deepen your appreciation of the hidden lives of plants\, animals\, and trees alike.\n\n\nThese events are completely FREE to attend\, but places are limited\, so booking is essential. Book your place by emailing hey@woodlandclassroom.com or clicking on the link on this page.\n\nCome and walk with us\, and discover just how much nature has to share when we slow down and look a little closer. Thanks to the Local Places For Nature” Wrexham project for funding these events.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nA relaxed & engaging walk through woodland & parkland\nLearn to identify a variety of common trees\, wild plants and flowers\nDiscover seasonal edible plants and traditional uses of the wild flora\nSpot signs of wildlife and explore how everything connects in the woodland web\nTime to ask questions\, share observations\, and enjoy nature at your own pace\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]		[vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Tues 10th November 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm \nVenue: Acton Park\, Wrexham \nCost: Free[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14473″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”33235″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFREE BUS FROM WREXHAM TOWN!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]A free shuttle service will leave from Ty Pawb\, Wrexham Town Centre at 9.30am\, taking you straight to the event and bringing you back afterwards. To book your place on the bus\, please contact Hannah Farnell at WCBC on Hannah.Farnell@wrexham.gov.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTree & Plant identification   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nReading the Landscape   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nNature Connection   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nHedgerow Foraging   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis event is free to attend and is open to all ages. Children who are accompanied by an adult are welcome. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/walking-with-trees-nov/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T163000
DTSTAMP:20251122T194612Z
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T194612Z
UID:32954-1795253400-1795278600@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Wild Game Preparation & Outdoor Cookery
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nGet Hands On Experience of Skinning\, Gutting\, Plucking\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nYou’ll get up close with fur\, feather and fin as we cover deer\, pigeon and fish. The day will be very much hands on and the course will culminate in you enjoying a freshly cooked game casserole which celebrates the wild animals of the day. \nOn this course we will take you through the process of identifying if your game is fit for consumption\, how to prepare each animal for cooking and use some of the cuts to create simple but hearty campfire meals. We will also discuss the history and uses of the various non meat parts of the animal and talk about the processes our ancestors would have employed to make as much use of the animal as possible. \nThis one day course will give you a solid grounding in using wild game in your cooking\, all against the backdrop of the mixed woodland at Park in the Past. \nYour special guest tutor for this course is bushcraft instructor Pete Morton of Red Oaks Bushcraft. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nDiscover the seasons for game; what can be hunted\, when and by whom\nLearn the benefits of eating game for your health and for pest control\nGet confident in knowing whether your game is fit for consumption\nEnsure your game is stored and prepared hygienically outdoors \nBuild knife skills with skinning and gutting\nPrepare a range of game ready for cooking\nUse traditional dutch ovens\, pans and willow frames for cooking\nCreate a delicious game casserole over the campfire\nEnjoy a range of wild game freshly prepared by you and the tutor at basecamp\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nWood Pigeon: learn about the bird\, how to identify it\, what it eats\, internal organs specific to most birds\, specifics to look out for with birds that have been shot. You will then have a demo of preparing the bird\, first with a knife then without tools before having a turn for yourself. The meat will then be made ready for flash frying with elderberry balsamic vinegar and served in bread rolls with selected greens for your lunch. \nFish: discover how to gut fish with a knife\, how to fillet a fish using just your fingers. Craft and set up a ponassing rig using living willow withies to cook your fish over the fire. \nDeer: learn about the different animals\, their history\, what is gralloching? Then we will work on the skinning and prepare the skin for tanning while some of the group start on the jointing. You will look at selected prime cuts of meat and debone as much as possible\, the bones will be kept for use on other courses (using as much of the animal as possible). \nPlease note; due to the nature of game being wild animals and not farmed we cannot guarantee all the above will be available but if not a suitable substitute will be provided. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]		[vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Sat 21st Nov 2026 \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £85[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31114″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: Pete Morton\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n“In 2006 I quit my IT job and set off in a new direction\, to establish Red Oaks Bushcraft with my wife Nichola\, based in the Peak District. I have been involved in the outdoors since becoming a guide at the age of 5 (its a long story\, I will tell you about it when we meet) and working my way through the Peak Park Ranger Service and Mountain Rescue. \nI love my office window now. Bushcraft and wilderness skills are my passion and combining them with a canoe trip makes it even better! \nIt’s not just about learning skills\, it’s about clearing your head and maybe taking a different approach. Far too often we are forced to put our heads down and get the job done. Sometimes you need to stop and take stock. The woodland environment is the perfect place to do this. If you can do this\, learn a new skill or two and have fun you will notice the benefits!” \n[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”31088″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nCampfire Cooking   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nDutch oven   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTree & Plant identification   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nAncestral Skills   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nNature Connection   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nAnimal Identification   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nSharp Tool Use   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nGame Preparation   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31115″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nThis course costs £85 per person and is open to adult learners aged 16 years and over. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/wild-game-preparation-outdoor-cookery-3/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Foraging & Wild Cooking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260331T120257Z
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T120257Z
UID:33268-1796724000-1796731200@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Walking with Trees (Dec)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nNATURE I.D. MADE SIMPLE – FOR EVERYONE\n\nHave you ever paused on a walk and wondered\, “What tree is this?” Or spotted a curious flower\, unusual leaf\, or animal track and wished you had someone there to tell you more?\n\nWalking with Trees are free guided walks through beautiful woodland and parkland. Usually taking place on the second 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 will be exploring Minera Quarry Nature Reserve\, which is managed by North Wales Wildlife Trust. When you book your place we will send you full details of where we are meeting.\n\nEach month we’ll take our time exploring not just the trees\, but all the wild wonders that catch our eye along the way. From wildflowers and edible plants to signs of wildlife and the changing seasons\, we’ll follow our curiosity and see where nature leads us.\n\nWhether you’re brand new to the natural world or already have a budding interest\, this is a relaxed\, welcoming way to learn more and connect with the landscape around you.\n\nLed by James “The Tree Guy” Kendall\, woodsman and outdoor educator\, you’ll gain simple\, practical skills for identifying what you see and deepen your appreciation of the hidden lives of plants\, animals\, and trees alike.\n\n\nThese events are completely FREE to attend\, but places are limited\, so booking is essential. Book your place by emailing hey@woodlandclassroom.com or clicking on the link on this page.\n\nCome and walk with us\, and discover just how much nature has to share when we slow down and look a little closer. Thanks to the Local Places For Nature” Wrexham project for funding these events.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nA relaxed & engaging walk through woodland & parkland\nLearn to identify a variety of common trees\, wild plants and flowers\nDiscover seasonal edible plants and traditional uses of the wild flora\nSpot signs of wildlife and explore how everything connects in the woodland web\nTime to ask questions\, share observations\, and enjoy nature at your own pace\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]		[vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Tues 8th December 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm \nVenue: Minera Quarry Nature Reserve \nCost: Free[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14473″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”33235″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nFREE BUS FROM WREXHAM TOWN!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]A free shuttle service will leave from Ty Pawb\, Wrexham Town Centre at 9.30am\, taking you straight to the event and bringing you back afterwards. To book your place on the bus\, please contact Hannah Farnell at WCBC on Hannah.Farnell@wrexham.gov.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is the Head Bushcraft Instructor at Woodland Classroom\, having worked in outdoor education & conservation for over 10 years. James’ approach to teaching steers students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us; “Bushcraft skills are an effective way to do this as we learn how to make use of natural materials and live lightly with the land\, whilst also connecting with our own ancient past by seeing the land through the eyes of our ancestors.” \nIn 2017 James received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of teaching experience and practical study. He is also a member of the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. The group aims to promote best practice in the growing industry of bushcraft activity providers.[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”14193″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTree & Plant identification   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nReading the Landscape   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nNature Connection   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nHedgerow Foraging   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis event is free to attend and is open to all ages. Children who are accompanied by an adult are welcome. You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/walking-with-trees-dec/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Mindfulness & Bushcraft,Wellbeing in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270416T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T135424Z
CREATED:20191107T145018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135424Z
UID:33512-1807866000-1808071200@woodlandclassroom.com
SUMMARY:Woodland Activity Leader Training (WALT)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”innerpage-rowgraphic”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nAccredited Training in Outdoor Education\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”inner-pagetitle”] \nJoin us in the woods and become a qualified environmental education instructor! Our course offers a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to traditional Forest School training\, giving you all the skills and knowledge you need to lead groups in the great outdoors. \nWoodland Activity Leader Training (WALT) is accredited through the NCFE with a Level 2 qualification. You will learn the essential outdoor skills needed to lead your own exciting outdoor education sessions for all ages and abilities. WALT empowers you to deliver inspiring environmental education\, tailored to the needs of your students\, patients or clients. \nOur WALT training programme uses a combination of online learning\, for the theoretical modules (Part 1) which you can study in your own time\, and in-person outdoor workshops for the practical modules (Part 2). The in-person training takes place over just 3 days. Get certified to teach in nature. Start your adventure in outdoor education today. \nOur course is all set against the backdrop of mixed woodlands\, wetlands and open meadows of Park In The Past\, with 120 acres of wild space to explore. \nThis training course covers the essential required to become a woodland activity leader… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nEnvironmental Education Methodology\nBushcraft Skills; including tarp shelters\nEnvironmental Education Games\nTool Use; knife\, saws\, loppers & more\nNaturalist Knowledge; trees\, plants\, minibeasts & more\nCampfire Use & Fire Lighting \nConservation Activities & Leave No Trace\nHealth and Safety & Risk Assessment\nOutdoor Session Planning\n\nFor a full run down of the content of this accredited course\, please visit this page. You can also get in touch if you have any questions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]		[vc_column_text] \nEvent details\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”white-text”]Date: Fri 16th – Sun 18th April 2027 \nTime: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm \nVenue: Park in the Past \nCost: £560 (£360 for 3 day practical course & £200 for online theory modules)[/vc_column_text]Book now		[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31550″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”row-graphic-white” css=”.vc_custom_1573054760131{background-image: url(https://woodlandclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/background-texture.jpg?id=12328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nYour Tutor: James Kendall\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]James is our Head Outdoor Educator\, having delivered hundreds of sessions to groups of all ages during his 20 years of experience. He is a qualified Forest School Leader\, Social Forester and experienced Woodland Manager. James is the Chair of Forest School Wales\, a charity established in 2003 to promote good practise and support the network of Forest School Practitioners across Wales. He is an active member of the Institute for Outdoor Learnings Bushcraft Professional Practise Group. He is also a member of the Learning Through Landscapes Accredited Network of trainers. \n“I believe strongly that outdoor education has a large role to play in the future of how we teach our children. We’ve been learning in nature for thousands of years\, well before we were put in classrooms. In the woods ‘challenging’ behaviour becomes regulated\, usually disengaged learners are inspired and inquisitive minds are fostered. I’ve seen this happen with learners of all ages and it’s a testament to the power of the space you create as an educator. where learners can be themselves and thrive. My approach to teaching is with an emphasis on steering my students toward fostering a deeper connection with nature through understanding the landscape around us.”[/vc_column_text]Find Out More[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”30642″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”wd-circle-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1573143170656{background-color: #6c7d4d !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSkills you will learn\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”cream-text”] \nOver the course of the programme you will learn a range of skills\, including… \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nFirelighting   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTarp Shelters   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nKnives & Whittling   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTracks & Signs   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nCampfire Cooking   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nKnotwork & Lashings   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nTree & Plant identification   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nOutdoor Activity Ideas   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nInvertebrate ID   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nSafe Tool Use   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nConservation Skills   [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″]\n\n	\nOutdoor Session Planning   [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31558″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book-now”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook now\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe total cost per person is £560.00. This is broken down into 2 payments\, covering Part 1: Theory and Part 2: Practical. The theory module (delivered online) costs £200.00 per person. The 3 day practical skills course costs £360.00 per person – you can book this part of the course below. If you would like to pay for this course instalments\, please get in touch to discuss options. You can also choose to just pay a deposit for your 3 day practical course (£50) to secure your place. \nThe theory modules of the course (delivered online) can be taken at any time by yourself\, as long as you have completed it by the time you attend your 3 day practical. This online segment of the course is hosted by the course creators Wild Things! To book your place on Part 1: Theory (online) then please follow this link to go to the Wild Things! website. \n You can read our Event Terms & Conditions here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/woodland-activity-leader-training-walt-6/
LOCATION:Park in the Past\, Fagl Lane\, Hope\, Wrexham\, Flintshire\, LL12 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Bushcraft Courses,Bushcraft Skills,Organisations,Schools,Teacher Training
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