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Courses

We run a variety of nature based courses designed to support reconnection with the land, inspiring a deeper connection to nature, self and others.

These courses are for those wishing to further their own knowledge and skills in these areas as well as for those who already facilitate groups in nature. All of our courses are taught by passionate nature mentors with a wealth of experience and a love of creating connective, inclusive and inspiring experiences.

For children’s courses, we highly recommend the courses ran by our partners over at Cultivating Curiosity, with whom we work closely.

We offer three types of courses:

SHORT COURSES

Our short courses are open to anyone looking to deepen connection to nature and learn reciprocal ways of working in harmony with the earth as our ancestors once did. They provide valuable CDP skills and knowledge to share with your own children or the groups you work with.

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FACILITATORS COURSE

Aimed at outdoor educators working with children who wish to join our facilitation team. From an introduction to Children’s Forest, to a deep immersion in the Four Step Journey, our course offers an experiential connection to our approach alongside the skills and resources needed to equip you on your journey.

Upcoming courses

COMMUNITY COURSES

At the heart of this project is a vision for communities to gather and tend the new forests and to reconnect with ancestral skills. These Community days combine skill learning with tree tending and habitat creation. They will take place at some of our local Children’s Forests in East Sussex.

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Upcoming Courses & Events

Oct 12th 2025, 10-3pm

Autumn Foraging (for adults)

Suggested donation £10-£20

Join us for a peaceful and connective day in the quiet of the woods, walking the land, gathering from the bounty of autumn and learning about our plant kin through story, song, facts and folklore. We will be focusing on the nourishing harvests of autumn and some of the ways we can care for our immune systems at this time and will make a medicine to take home at the end of the day.

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Oct 13th - Oct 20, 4-6pm

Greet the Trees; Autumn term offering (for community)

£10 drop-in per adult

During this term we will meet a new native tree each week, close to the tree nursery. We will learn the song of the tree together and gather in gratitude for the fruits and seeds. We will process the tree seeds to prepare them for their winter sleep and enjoy together a story and tea around the fire.

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October 14th, 10-3pm

Acorn Processing Workshop (for adults)

£60 - £80 (sliding scale). Standard fee: £70 Supporters fee: £80, Supported fee £60

On this day we will walk the land and meet several Oak trees and learn traditional methods of harvesting and processing fresh and dried acorns as our ancestors once did. We will share tree lore and learn some of the gifts of food and medicine that the oak tree offers. As a group we will learn how to process acorn flour, among other acorn foods, using traditional methods and will be able to share this with friends and families or children that you work with.

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October 18th 2025, 10-3pm

Autumn Community Celebration @ Sawpits Woods

Suggested donation: £10-£20 pp

Celebrate the gifts of Autumn through songs, stories, games and tree tending. Relax & reconnect as we awaken our senses & restore wellbeing together.

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October 19th 2025, 11-3pm

Autumn & Ancestors; Community day

Suggested donation £10-£20

Join us as we gather together to honour the ancestors and future generations with song and craft as we celebrate the Celtic new year at Samhain.

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Oct 20th - Oct 20, 4-6pm

Greet the Trees; Autumn term offering (for community)

£10 drop-in per adult

During this term we will meet a new native tree each week, close to the tree nursery. We will learn the song of the tree together and gather in gratitude for the fruits and seeds. We will process the tree seeds to prepare them for their winter sleep and enjoy together a story and tea around the fire.

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Oct 26 2025, 10-1pm

Tree Nursery Community Volunteer day

Free

Tend the tree nursery and learn about growing trees. Learn some aspects of growing and caring for young native trees.

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Nov 1st 2025, 6-7.30pm

Community Fire Ceremony

Suggested donation: £10 per adult, children free

Join us around the fire at Spring Rise, for story and song to nourish the heart.

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Nov 3rd - Nov 24th, 3.15-5.15pm

Greet the Trees; Autumn term offering (for community)

£10 drop-in per adult

During this term we will meet a new native tree each week, close to the tree nursery. We will learn the song of the tree together and gather in gratitude for the fruits and seeds. We will process the tree seeds to prepare them for their winter sleep and enjoy together a story and tea around the fire.

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Nov 10th - Nov 24th, 3.15-5.15pm

Greet the Trees; Autumn term offering (for community)

£10 drop-in per adult

During this term we will meet a new native tree each week, close to the tree nursery. We will learn the song of the tree together and gather in gratitude for the fruits and seeds. We will process the tree seeds to prepare them for their winter sleep and enjoy together a story and tea around the fire.

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Nov 17th - Nov 24th, 3.15-5.15pm

Greet the Trees; Autumn term offering (for community)

£10 drop-in per adult

During this term we will meet a new native tree each week, close to the tree nursery. We will learn the song of the tree together and gather in gratitude for the fruits and seeds. We will process the tree seeds to prepare them for their winter sleep and enjoy together a story and tea around the fire.

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Nov 24th, 3.15-5.15pm

Greet the Trees; Autumn term offering (for community)

£10 drop-in per adult

During this term we will meet a new native tree each week, close to the tree nursery. We will learn the song of the tree together and gather in gratitude for the fruits and seeds. We will process the tree seeds to prepare them for their winter sleep and enjoy together a story and tea around the fire.

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Dec 6th 2025, 6-7.30pm

Community Fire Ceremony

Suggested donation: £10-£20

Join us around the fire at Spring Rise, for story and song to nourish the heart.

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December 20th 2024, 11-3pm

Winter Community Celebration

Suggested donation £10-£20

Celebrate the winter trees together with fun & crafts for all the family. Includes singing, storytelling, tree based crafts and more.

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May 7-10th 2026

Three day Facilitator Training Course 2026

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

This immersive 3-day camp in a beautiful woodland while experiencing the four step journey of the Children’s Forest. Experience deep nature connection practice, practical knowledge and indigenous wisdom.

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