Children’s Fire Ceremony (for community)

Course dates June 9th 2024, 5-6.30pm Spring Rise Community Gardens, Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JX

Price Options

Free

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Upcoming dates:

Every second Saturday of the Month from 5 – 6.30pm.

  • June 8th
  • July 13th.
  • We pause in August to enjoy Summer rest
  • Sept 8th
  • Oct 13th
  • Nov 10th

About the event

Join us around the fire at Spring Rise, Emerson college, Forest Row in support of the children of all species now and yet to come.

The Children’s Fire represents an ancient pledge: to consider the children of all species, seven generations ahead, in our decisions and actions.

We will share song, story and wishes for the children now and yet to come – in support of our vision of a healthy, bright world. If you aren’t able to join in person, feel free to light a candle & join us from your home.

Who is this day suitable for?

  • This event is suitable for adults and accompanied children. No experience necessary.

The event will cover

  • Fireside ceremony & celebration to make wishes for future generations
  • Song and story
  • An opportunity to engage in simple nature connection
  • Connecting with local community

Booking

No need to pre-book, turn up on the day and tell all your friends!

About the facilitator

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.

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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"A really wonderful day connecting with trees and learning more about our own indigenous traditions too. I'd highly recommend these workshop for anyone looking for a couple of hours escape - I arrived exhausted and left energised and rejuvenated!"

Lucy R
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"I've attended numerous Children’s Forest short courses and each time I leave brimming with inspiration and new knowledge that I can't wait to share with my family and the groups I teach. I've learned so much from the wealth of wisdom they share on tree lore, responsible foraging and some truly connective nature crafts, games and songs that will really enrich my educational groups!"

Sally B
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“Thank you so much Children’s Forest, the days you bring feel very special, like a forest school for adults. Beautiful beloved songs sung from the heart, weaving and connecting hearts together, hands on experience with nature from source to creation, gathering in circle and being truly human and releasing all the bliss you have inside can be shared.”

Jo P
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"I loved learning how to process and eat the nourishing acorns on the acorn workshop. The Children's Forest course was fun and left me with skills that I will be using for the rest of my life!"

Millie D
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Upcoming courses

December 15th 2024, 11-3pm

Winter Community Celebration

Adults £25-£50 (sliding scale), children £5

Come & celebrate the trees together with us this Winter Solstice at Spring Rise. Fun & crafts for all the family. There will be singing & storytelling around a hearty fire, and tree based crafts galore. Make Christmas tree decorations, wreaths, healing tree salves for gifts and more. Learn how to plant holly seeds which will one day be planted out in the Children's Forests.

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May 22-25th 2025

Three day Facilitator Training Course ~ Sussex

Standard fee: £500, Supporters fee: £650 (contact us for Concessionary fee). Paying the supporters fee enables us to offer concessionary fees. (payment plans are possible)

The Children’s Forest Facilitator course is an immersive 3-day camp that aims to provide participants with a deep nature immersion experience in a beautiful Sussex woodland while experiencing the four step journey of the Children’s Forest. Our aim is to create a heart centred learning experience that will inspire you to create your own tree planting projects through nature connection practice, practical knowledge and indigenous wisdom.

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