Where nature, nurtures.
Nature education, Forest School, play, connection and training.
Ickwell Nature Reserve * Bedfordshire
* by kind permission of Bedford School
What are the sessions & who are they for?
My sessions are person-centred, offering opportunities for holistic growth. They support play, exploration, supported risk taking and a connection with nature. They can develop confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.
My sessions are about helping everyone establish a deep and lasting connection with nature, so they can understand what an important and positive role it can be play in their lives as they grow. We use fun and engaging activities to learn about nature while developing confidence and skills physically, mentally and emotionally. I encourage collaboration, problem solving and creativity in a safe and supportive environment.
For more info visit the about & blog page.
About Ruth
From an early age I knew I wanted to work with nature and find a way to share my enthusiasm for it. Over the last seventeen years of working in wildlife conservation, education and community engagement I've been lucky enough to do so.
I spent a long period of time working for the Wildlife Trust running, projects, sessions and events aimed at helping people experience, value and protect the natural world. I've since enjoyed working with a very wide variety of different organisations and people, including local authorities.
Having my own children has been one of the most valuable and enjoyable learning experiences for me. Learning to see nature through their eyes and experiencing their curiosity and excitement has helped me become a better forest school leader and made me even more passionate about the importance of helping people understand and enjoy nature.
I am fully qualified and have all the relevant certifications and insurance.
To read more about me, my qualifications and background visit the about & blog page.
What activities do you do?
There are endless possibilities in the outdoors and over the years I've developed a long list of activities and sessions I can deliver depending on the season, the weather, the age group and the needs of the children. Here are just some of the things we do.
- Den building
- Boat building
- Mini beast hunting
- Supported fire building
- Identifying animal tracks
- Pond dipping
- Crafts with natural materials
- Identifying birdsong and animal calls
- Age appropriate safe tool use
- Storytelling
- Delivering the National Curriculum
and much more ....
Forest School Gallery
