I believe that… Being outdoors in the forest + An awareness of the potential for scientific learning = The development…
Why does my cup of tea warm up?
For a fiery chemical reaction Need Oxygen, need wood. Surely there’s more to being on fire Otherwise all the trees…
What’s brown and sticky?
STICKS! Stanley’s Stick by John Hegley follows Stanley’s adventure with his very versatile and very fun stick! There are no…
Can I save the Planet?…and teach the National Curriculum?
Today marked history as we witnessed children across the globe striking for action against climate change. As this coverage shows,…
Is it good to be wild?
In the woods, we undertook some ‘Forest Management’, cutting Ivy off the trunks of trees to prevent further growth. But…
Can the forest make me healthier?
During my last visit to the woods, I was introduced to a concept that made my day and possibly changed…
What is charcoal made from?
I’ve always wondered where that black material used in art classrooms (and now even found in toothpaste!) comes from… But…
What stories do the trees tell?
Our camp fire in the woods was running out of logs to burn. So we had to chop fallen branches…
How can I get to know my trees?
I really like trees. Being surrounded by woody giants of history and strength somehow fills me with calm and wonder.…
Do Woodpeckers get headaches?
As I stood beneath a tree, eyes closed, basking in the sun, listening to the sounds of the forest, a…