Autumn Community Celebration @ Sawpits Woods

Course dates October 18th 2025, 10-3pm Sawpit Woods. Hodore Farm. TN7 4AR. 

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Suggested donation: £10-£20 pp

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About the day

Join us at wonderful Sawpit Woods in Hartfield to celebrate Autumn with your family. 

We’ll gather to celebrate the beautiful woods and tend the Children’s Forest nearby; sharing songs, stories, games and time together. 

We will use established nature connection practices to awaken your senses, restore wellbeing and discover creatures living here too.

Come along with your family to relax, reconnect and celebrate the gifts of Autumn.   

Let’s bathe in the woods, whatever the weather!

We can’t wait to welcome you.

Who is this day suitable for?

  • This course is suitable for adults and accompanied children, both beginners level and those with more experience in nature connection.

The day will cover

  • Seasonal celebration and traditions of our land
  • Nature based well being practices
  • Nature inspired song and story for all the family 
  • Create an opportunity to engage in simple nature connection practice together
  • Connecting more with local community

Your investment

Suggested donation: £10-£20

These days are fully funded by the National Lottery Awards for All so that all are welcome. Your donation will support the longevity of Children’s Forest and enable us to plant more trees with children. Thank you.

Terms & Conditions

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About the tutors

Jen Beaufoy Jen is a nature mentor working for children and adults, has worked as a permaculture designer and teacher, and is also a home educating mum. Jen is passionate about caring for Earth and for people and feels it is a great privilege to facilitate people’s connection to nature and witness what it brings forth.

Emily Munn Emily lives and works on a family farm, and has been facilitating nature connection, outdoor and adventure learning, including forest school, for many years. Having worked in London for various educational charities Emily has returned to Sussex where she grew up and loves to support people in fostering a sense of place and awe in everyday life.

Testimonials

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“I love everything about Children’s Forest's courses. These immersive nature days are filled with so much enchantment and joy that leave me feeling deeply connected to the more than human world and to my true self as an inseparable part of nature. I particularly adore singing tree songs together, which feels like a beautiful way of reciprocating the many gifts the trees offer us. I've shared with my children and they are now Children's Forests biggest fans!"

Rachel P
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Standard: £600, Supported: £750, limited concessionary spaces

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