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Courses

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

April 28 2025, 5-6pm

'Greet the Trees' Spring term (for community)

£10 drop-in per family, block booking discount available

Weekly outdoor education sessions with games, songs, stories, crafts, food and tree tending as we experience the gifts of the trees.

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May 10th 2025, 5-6.30pm

Community Fire Ceremony (for community)

Free

Community Fire ceremony in support of the children of all species now and yet to come.

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May 11 2025, 10-2pm

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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May 18th 2025, 10-3pm

Spring Foraging for Wellbeing (for adults)

By donation

learn to identify late spring plants that nourish our nervous systems and hearts. Explore their uses for food and medicine and connect more deeply to the land through song, story and nature connection practices.

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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)

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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May 31st 2025, 10-3pm

Dancing the Land (for adults)

By donation

This workshop will explore ways that moving in and with the natural environment can develop sensitivity and cultivate an embodied connection.  The teachings incorporate principles of both 8 Shields and 5 Rhythms.

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June 14th 2025, 5-6.30pm

Community Fire Ceremony (for community)

Free

Community Fire ceremony in support of the children of all species now and yet to come.

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June 14th 2025, 10 - 3pm

Summer Solstice Community Celebration

By donation

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with summer games, songs, crafts and nature connection for adults and accompanied children.

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June 15 2025, 10-2pm

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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July 12th 2025, 5-6.30pm

Community Fire Ceremony (for community)

Free

Community Fire ceremony in support of the children of all species now and yet to come.

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July 12th 2025, 10-3pm

'Tending the Land' Conservation day at Colin Godmans (for adults & children)

By donation

Learn ecological and connective practices to tend the land, our relationships to each other and the natural world. Explore foraging, tracking, ancestral skills and habitat creation to support biodiversity.

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July 26th 2025, 10 - 3pm

Lammas Community Celebration

By donation

A day to celebrate the beginning of the harvest season with summer inspired games, songs, crafts and nature connection for all the family.

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Sept 14th 2025, 10-3pm

Tree Song & Yoga Nidra (for adults)

By donation

A nourishing and restorative day to explore connection with the woodlands through song and Yoga Nidra.

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Sept 20th 2025, 10-3pm

'Tending the Land' Conservation day at Hackhurst Farm

By donation

Learn ecological and connective practices to tend the land, our relationships to each other and the natural world. Explore foraging, tracking, ancestral skills and habitat creation to support biodiversity.

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September 21st 2025, 10-3pm

Autumn Equinox Community Celebration

By Donation

Celebrate the bounty of autumn through song, story, crafts and foraged food.

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Oct 18th 2025, 10-3pm

'Tending the Land' Conservation day at Sawpits Woods

By donation

Learn ecological and connective practices to tend the land, our relationships to each other and the natural world. Explore foraging, tracking, ancestral skills and habitat creation to support biodiversity.

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December 20th 2024, 11-3pm

Winter Community Celebration

By Donation

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

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