I believe that… Being outdoors in the forest + An awareness of the potential for scientific learning = The development … More
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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 … More
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 … More
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, … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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. … More
Do Woodpeckers get headaches?
As I stood beneath a tree, eyes closed, basking in the sun, listening to the sounds of the forest, a … More