In everything I do, from the toddler groups to holiday events, I aim for everyone to have picked up a little information, a little understanding of this Sussex landscape, during their time immersed in the countryside.
The school visits and home educated groups might be more obviously educational, but everyone who comes will notice a plant or creature, ask a question or discover something new.
Understanding the landscape generates a connection, and creates the desire to care for and protect our environment.
The school visits and home educated groups might be more obviously educational, but everyone who comes will notice a plant or creature, ask a question or discover something new.
Understanding the landscape generates a connection, and creates the desire to care for and protect our environment.
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This group is for 2-4 year olds, with their grown-ups.
It runs at the beautiful, private Bluebell Wood at Arlington, near Hailsham. We meet on fortnightly Fridays, all the year round except August, having fun exploring, telling stories and crafting, all at a small person's pace. With teas and coffees provided, it's appreciated by the grown-ups just as much as the children! More details on the Bluebell Club page. 
Home education group for 5-10 year olds, meeting fortnightly in term time, all year round. We use private woods and Abbots Wood in Arlington, a farm in Wilmington plus downland sites. We look at all kinds of subjects from fossils to twig identification, and we make good use of bushcraft skills.
More details on the Forest Folk page. 
Forest Fridays are for home-educated children who would like some one-off woodland activities to join. Two hours in depth on various subjects from spring foraged leaves to autumn fungi, in the private woodland at Arlington Bluebell Walk.
Aimed at children 5-12, the session will be tailored to the level of the participants. £8 per child, adult must accompany, free of charge. 
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This is a group for 2-4 year olds, with their grown-ups.
It runs at the private farmland and woodland at Folkington, near Polegate. We meet on fortnightly Tuesdays, all the year except August and September, enjoying playing with nature, acting out stories and making things, all at a gentle pace. More details on the Acorn Folk page. 
After-school group based at Motcombe School, Eastbourne, for Y1 and Y2 children. This ever popular group meets weekly for after school exploring, cooking, bushcraft, bug hunting, crafts and caring for nature. Usually fully booked, you can ask to be on the waiting list by emailing [email protected]
It's £7.00 per session, payable termly (£7.25 from September 2025) 
Brownies and cubs love the opportunity to work in the woods, building shelters, lighting and cooking on fires, earning wildlife, explore or local history badges amongst many others.
Sessions can be held at your usual meeting time. Contact Sarah for more information and to create a great event for your group. Sessions start at £50 per group. 
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[email protected] 07887 556336