Forest Folk is a home education group for 4-9 year olds, meeting fortnightly in term time, all year round. We use the private woods at Folkington and Abbots Wood in Arlington, together with a handful of downland sites. We look at all kinds of subjects from fossils and bones to twig identification, and we make good use of bushcraft skills.
We meet on fortnightly (ish) Wednesdays all year round during term time.
There is a morning group (10.30 to 12.30) and an afternoon group (1.30 to 3.30), and spaces cost £8 per child.
The group size is limited to 8 children, plus carers, so there is plenty of one-to-one teaching.
We provide hot and cold drinks, but bring a snack if you like. We quite often light the campfire!
These groups are currently fully booked, but you can ask to be on the waiting list - contact Sarah on 07887 556336 or sarah@cherrywoodadventures.co.uk.
There is a morning group (10.30 to 12.30) and an afternoon group (1.30 to 3.30), and spaces cost £8 per child.
The group size is limited to 8 children, plus carers, so there is plenty of one-to-one teaching.
We provide hot and cold drinks, but bring a snack if you like. We quite often light the campfire!
These groups are currently fully booked, but you can ask to be on the waiting list - contact Sarah on 07887 556336 or sarah@cherrywoodadventures.co.uk.
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SPRING! 17th March Puddingham Wood, Folkington
What is a bulb? What difference does it make to a plant? What bulbs grow at our wood? What bulbs can you cook with? Let’s try wild garlic bread! Pot up a bulb to grow at home.
BIRDS, NESTS, EGGS AND SONG 31st March Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Learn at least 6 bird songs today! We will also look at different beak shapes, and see how each is specially designed for the needs of the bird. How do birds make nests? How many eggs do they lay? Can we spot any? Can you make a nest with no hands? Use your hands to weave a nest to hold some special eggs.
RABBITS 14th April Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Make a clay rabbit and cook “rabbit poo” bread on the campfire.... Learn what damage they cause to the crops and trees. What are the differences between rabbit and hares?
WOODLICE AND ROPES 28th April Puddingham Wood, Folkington
All about obstacle courses! Learn different knots to round trees to make an obstacle course for the group. Build a lego obstacle course for woodlice!
SPRING FLOWERS 12th May Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Get up close with the beautiful bluebells and other spring flowers. We will bring paints and use tree easels to try and capture the colour of the spring woodland, and try to find words to describe it.
BEES & OTHER BUGS 26th May Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Learn about the beauty of bees, play hive building games, and enjoy local honey on toast. What do bees and their relatives do for the crops in the fields? We will also have a look for other bugs to be found in the spring woodland.
PONDS 16th June Friston Pond, Friston
Let’s investigate a great local pond, at Friston. After dipping and recording, we will walk out on to Crowlink to learn why “dew ponds” exist, comparing clay with chalk.
LOVELY LEAVES 30th June Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Time to brush up on our tree identification, and make a permanent tree poster in the wood to record all the species there. What can you make out of leaves? Have you tried leaf bashing?
HOMES AND DENS 14th July Abbots Wood, Arlington
Who lives where in the wood? What does each home provide for the animal? Build your own shelter to give yourself the same protection....
SUMMER FEAST 28th July Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Celebrate the height of summer! Use your fire skills to cook up a feast forest favourites. Make sun pictures of all kinds, and use knot skills to build a sun shelter.
What is a bulb? What difference does it make to a plant? What bulbs grow at our wood? What bulbs can you cook with? Let’s try wild garlic bread! Pot up a bulb to grow at home.
BIRDS, NESTS, EGGS AND SONG 31st March Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Learn at least 6 bird songs today! We will also look at different beak shapes, and see how each is specially designed for the needs of the bird. How do birds make nests? How many eggs do they lay? Can we spot any? Can you make a nest with no hands? Use your hands to weave a nest to hold some special eggs.
RABBITS 14th April Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Make a clay rabbit and cook “rabbit poo” bread on the campfire.... Learn what damage they cause to the crops and trees. What are the differences between rabbit and hares?
WOODLICE AND ROPES 28th April Puddingham Wood, Folkington
All about obstacle courses! Learn different knots to round trees to make an obstacle course for the group. Build a lego obstacle course for woodlice!
SPRING FLOWERS 12th May Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Get up close with the beautiful bluebells and other spring flowers. We will bring paints and use tree easels to try and capture the colour of the spring woodland, and try to find words to describe it.
BEES & OTHER BUGS 26th May Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Learn about the beauty of bees, play hive building games, and enjoy local honey on toast. What do bees and their relatives do for the crops in the fields? We will also have a look for other bugs to be found in the spring woodland.
PONDS 16th June Friston Pond, Friston
Let’s investigate a great local pond, at Friston. After dipping and recording, we will walk out on to Crowlink to learn why “dew ponds” exist, comparing clay with chalk.
LOVELY LEAVES 30th June Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Time to brush up on our tree identification, and make a permanent tree poster in the wood to record all the species there. What can you make out of leaves? Have you tried leaf bashing?
HOMES AND DENS 14th July Abbots Wood, Arlington
Who lives where in the wood? What does each home provide for the animal? Build your own shelter to give yourself the same protection....
SUMMER FEAST 28th July Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Celebrate the height of summer! Use your fire skills to cook up a feast forest favourites. Make sun pictures of all kinds, and use knot skills to build a sun shelter.
sarah@cherrywoodadventures.co.uk 07887 556336