Fernee Forest Club Sessions

AT Bevendean Community Garden & Woods

YOUNG EXPLORERS

Our popular session for little ones

So what happens at the Young Explorers sessions?
Last session : We did yoga tree poses under the trees. We made and followed trails and tracks. We noticed branches brought down by the storms and leaf skeletons scattered around. We found a fox skeleton, investigated, asked questions about life, death, how a fox knows it's a fox and also evolution and cells and spines! We made lemon balm tea using a kelly kettle and drew foxes with pastels, did the oke cokey to finish and planned popcorn for next time!
These sessions are very relaxed. We bring some nature based activities, some loose parts like tarps and ropes and a bit of a plan but the session evolves to respond to the space, the weather, the children's interests and needs that day. This is what's great about forest school. We explore, that's for certain. The children learn, while having fun; at their own pace. Their confidence grows. The adults relax and feel the benefits of being in the woods, surrounded by greenery, having quality time.. :)

When:
Mondays (Term time) 10am - 12 noon, includes a healthy snack. You are welcome to picnic in the community garden/woods afterwards.

Contact Sara to book your space.

07748140486

Age Suitability:
Ideal for children aged 2 -5 and & their grown ups, younger ones are very welcome, some have been coming from 2 months!

This session also supports the well-being of parents and carers, through opportunities to get together, develop confidence in nature, and experiencing the benefits of getting outdoors through the seasons.

Cost:

We have a ‘pay the price you can afford’ policy:
£45 full price or 30.00 concession price for 6 sessions, can be used flexibly within1 half term.

Drop in rate: £8 full price or £6 concession
Price is for 1 Parent/Carer & 1 Child

Siblings: over 2 years £3, under 2s, free.

If cost is a big barrier, please get in touch. Its important to us that our sessions are accessible.

Please note spaces are limited, to keep group sizes friendly and manageable, so drop in spaces are not guaranteed.

Wild wednesdays - AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES

About:

Autumn/Winter description
For children aged 6 to 12 years old. A weekly session, where children have the opportunity to play in the woods, be adventurous, develop new skills, explore and learn about nature through the seasons. We relax together in the great outdoors, enjoy the fire as the light changes and embrace a sense of community.

Autumn is such a bountiful time in nature! Its a great time to learn about foraging and experiment with natural crafts, we enjoy blackberries, hawthorns, rosehips, elderberries and share stories about the trees, their benefits and the folklore that surrounds them. We notice the changing colours and the changing light levels and learn about how our wildlife responds to these changes too. We enjoy the rain as well as the sun! We get muddy, build dens and shelters and dams. As the days grow shorter, wrap up warm and join us for some torch adventures, stories, creativity. Let us keep you inspired about the fun to be had in nature during Autumn and Winter. We use the forest school approach to support child and family wellbeing; this helps us to foster strong and lifelong connections to nature, to encourage curiosity, support confidence, resourcefulness and happiness!

When:

After school club on Wednesdays.

3.15 pm-5pm, includes a healthy snack and drink. Come along straight after school.

School pickup available from Bevendean Primary with prior arrangement.

Where:

Bevendean Community Garden and woods (entrance up the bridleway by the Bevendean Primary bus stop, off Heath Hill Avenue).

Cost:

We have a ‘pay the price you can afford’ policy.
£50 or £36 for six sessions, paid in advance, for one child. Sibling discount - £36 or 24 for six sessions.

It’s important to us that our sessions are accessible! Payment in 2 installments is possible by arrangement. If cost is a barrier, get in touch.

Term: 14th September - 14th December

Sessions will resume again after Christmas and children can continue until the summer holidays.

Fire and Feast FAMILY Events

Next dates:

Friday 7th October 2022 - 4pm - 6pm

Saturday 29th October 2022 - Half Term Special! Autumn Celebration 2pm-5pm

(generally monthly, on a Friday)

About:
Join us for a relaxed session for all ages, where you can take some time to unwind in nature, eat together around a fire and try some seasonally inspired craft activities.

Ideal for families. Children of all ages welcome. Young people encouraged to get involved in the campfire cooking!

Sara 07748 140 486

Cost £5 per person suggested donation or pay what you can to help with the cost of food and activities. Children are to come accompanied.