Beltane Fire Making & Tree Tending (for families)
About the day
Join us at this time of Beltane for a family fire making and tree tending day. We will explore ancient fire making techniques, plant trees and tend the childrens forest together. Enjoy fireside community connection through song, games and nature connection.
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 at this time of Beltane.
- Ancestral fire making techniques
- Song and games
- An opportunity to engage in simple nature connection
- Connecting with local community
Terms & Conditions
Please read our Terms and conditions, linked here.
About the tutors

Erica Shorter: Erica has been learning and playing in nature as a Forest School Leader and Nature Connection Mentor for over 10 years. She is happiest wandering barefoot in the forest and brings a flavour of deep nature connection into her work with children and adults. She is informed and inspired by the 8 Shields and is passionate about creating spaces for people to feel deeply connected with nature and their inner landscapes.

Ellie Fuller: Ellie is an experienced nature mentor and wilderness skills facilitator. Her passion is supporting children and young people especially to connect with the natural world in reciprocal, fun and adventurous ways. The vision of Children’s Forest and her own are deeply aligned, and she loves her role as a Children’s Forest Facilitator.



