Naturewood Forest Club

14/05/2026

Come along to our 'Robins' forest club session (aimed at pre-school aged children aged 0-5 years old) where we’re inviting the magical Amelia from Little Play Dreamers along to play! So many of your little ones have enjoyed her sessions before so we thought it was about time that she brought her magic to Naturewood!

During the 2 hour session, children will have the opportunity to explore the woodland at their own pace and to partake in traditional forest school activities such as den building, tool use and crafts. They can also cook up some delights in our magical fairytale mud kitchen, test out their balancing skills on the obstacle course or try a spot of bird watching (perhaps we'll spot a few fairies too?!)

Amelia will deliver a 40 minute 'Fairies in the Forest' themed session during your 2 hours, inviting your little ones on an interactive, engaging and exciting imagination adventure to Fairy Land. Fancy dress is encouraged!

A fairytale themed take-home craft is included in your ticket price.

Head on over to BookWhen to book your tickets (link in bio). Any questions please email us at [email protected]

We can't wait to see you! x

04/04/2026

FOREST SCHOOL FOR ONE ☺️

What happens when only one person books onto our session? Absolutely nothing...we still run the session!

We're an all weather/all season group so it's natural to expect fluctuations in attendance. We'll always give the booker the option to transfer their ticket, just in case they don't fancy being the only one there. But if they're OK with it then we'll run as usual.

We built this little Robin a den of his own, complete with all of the forest club essentials...wheelbarrow, gardening tools, pots and pans, a dump truck and binoculars. After a quick spot of bird watching and exploring with his Mummy, he made his way to a big squelchy puddle with his pots and pans!!

We've had a pretty wet start to 2026 (possibly one of the wettest ones on record?!), so your support over the past month has been really appreciated!!

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The urge to fill Naturewood with 'stuff' to make our sessions look Instagram worthy is real, but then I witness moments like this and realise that THIS is true forest school. Just a little 'Robin' with a soggy leaf, making the happiest little noises whilst he explores in his own time (swipe to see the video!). There's no adult direction, no theme but he's still developing skills and learning about the world around him. It really is that simple! 💚

04/04/2026

'HELPING'...

Towards the end of our sessions we ring the goodbye bell and shout 'tidy up time!!' We do this because being responsible and caring for the world around us is a great skill to teach the children. We're a pack-away forest club so when we go home we have to leave no trace (apart from the odd rogue wooden spoon or dropped biscuit!!). We hope that this short activity also lets the children know that it's nearly time to go home.

It's been wonderful to watch this activity develop over the weeks to a point where the children are now so excited to help us tidy up. We also end up with a queue of bell ringers who are eager to ring the bell and shout tidy up time!! 🥹

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You're in the woods, sitting on a pallet, eating a biscuit with your buddy and watching the world go by. Nobody is rushing you and you can hear the birds chirping as you decide what to try next. You could collect treasures in the mini wheelbarrow, make a woodland potion in the mud kitchen, look for birds with your binoculars, build a den using proper tools or test out your balance on the obstacle course. The beauty of Naturewood Forest Club is that the choice is totally theirs!! 💚




theforestschoolassociation

04/04/2026

Hey, I'm Lucy and I'm the owner of Naturewood Forest Club! 💚 I worked as a retail manager for nearly 20 years but, when I became a Mummy, I realised that the outdoors was where I really wanted to be. I took a leap of faith, left my job and qualified as a Level 3 Forest School Leader.

We'll be running a variety of sessions in the woodland at Barlow Common Nature Reserve, near Selby. We could also come to you if you're looking for something a little different. Feel free to get in touch with your queries and we can chat!

This page will share our adventures in the woodland and introduce you to the wonderful world of Forest School. We're glad you've joined us and hope you'll come along and play soon! X

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04/04/2026

Our sessions are led by Lucy, a Level 3 Forest School Leader, and guided by the '6 Principles of Forest School'. Take a look through the slides to find out more.

We're always looking for ways to improve and develop our offerings so that our little learners have the best experience!