Wild in the Park Taster Workshop

1 Feb - 29 Mar 2023

Our Forest School and Outdoor Learning taster sessions offer a chance to experience the Wild In the Park programme at Alexandra Park, including Forest School tasters, Outdoor Learning and Skills-based Workshops and our new Wonders of Wetlands Discovery Trail. All tasters are delivered in partnership with Forest & Family, our long-running Forest School and outdoor learning partner.

Session time and duration: 9:30-11am (1.5 hours)

Taster sessions are available on Wednesday mornings over Spring Term. Note: We have two sessions available on 8th February suitable for a whole class booking. All other dates are subject the group size limits outlined below. All sessions delivered by an experienced, DBS checked and first aid trained Level 3 Forest School Leader.

Taster sessions options:

Forest School Taster: Our winter Forest School taster sessions include a Forest School style session combining Nature discovery, nature art and crafts and nature-based play.

  • Age: From pre-school (3 years+) up to Year 7.
  • Size of group: Max 15 nursery (3yrs+). Max 20 school children. Plus minimum 2 supporting adults.
  • Location & Meeting Point: Wild In the Park Outdoor Learning Space

Outdoor Story Den Workshop: A playful and creative team based outdoor workshop creating story dens from natural materials. We encourage children to also bring along a book each which they can read/share in their story den once complete.

  • Age: School groups only, Reception-Year 7
  • Size of group: Max 20 children, plus a minimum of 2 supporting adults.
  • Location & Meeting Point: Wild In the Park Outdoor Learning Space

Wonders of Wetlands Discovery Trail: Learn about the importance of wetlands, wetland flora and fauna and wetland and rewilding projects in the park in this fun and interaction guided wetland nature trail and workshop.

  • Age: School groups only, Year 3-7
  • Size of group: Max 20 children, plus a minimum of 2 supporting adults.
  • Meeting point: South East concern of the park. Exact location confirmed on booking.

Introduction to Knots and Lashings Workshop:

  • Age: School groups only, Years 4-7.
  • Size of group: Max 15 children, plus a minimum of 2 supporting adults.
  • Location & Meeting Point: Wild In the Park Outdoor Learning Space
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