JANE is a fully qualified Level 3 Forest School practitioner, organising and leading all sessions, ensuring a fun and safe session for all.
ANDY often helps as well and is a woodland craft expert, with superb knowledge of trees and all things natural. (See the Contact Us page for more information about the Leaders.)
Both of us are Outdoor Paediatric First Aid trained.
Those wishing to take part need to book their children in with us in advance through the booking form in the Events Calendar below. Please note that places are limited and booking in advance is necessary. Contact details in case of queries are given on the Contact Us page of the website. Block booking of sessions is encouraged to secure your regular space (and save you money).
At present, one type of Forest School session is offered:
Babes in the Wood sessions for accompanied 0-5 year-olds, which run from 10:00am - 12:00pm EVERY THURSDAY during school term time.
Younger babies are visibly stimulated by being out in the woodland environment as they discover a whole host of sensory wonders; fresh air, breeze, water, earth, mud & clay, dappled sunshine through the tree canopy, flying & crawling insects, frosty leaves and the warmth and flickering light of the fire to name a few. These regular weekly sessions will quickly turn your tot into an outdoors-loving littl’n!
Bring along whatever snacks you need which can be taken whenever you wish throughout the session. We meet together in the woodland car park just before 10am.
Babes in the Wood sessions are £10 per child if block-booked in advance for 6 sessions or more, with additional children in the same family charged at just £8 per child. Adults are free of charge.
If you prefer to book sessions individually, it is £12 per child and £10 for each additional child from the same family. Adults are free of charge.
Session fees include a hot drink brewed up on the woodland wood-fired rocket stoves or over the camp fire.
The preferred payment method is bank transfer (details will be sent to you when you book), but other methods include cash on the day or card payment via the PayPal Donate facility at the bottom of this page.
Block bookings are very much encouraged for Forest School sessions as these are best done continuously to help the children and their adults gain confidence socially and in learning to enjoy the woodland environment to the full, in all weathers and seasons. This method of payment also SAVES YOU MONEY!
The location is given on the Location page of this website.
The atmosphere is laid-back with no fixed agenda. For those already toilet trained there is a compost loo or 'wild wees' if preferred for our younger participants still learning! Activities are always planned, led and overseen by Jane but the child's adult(s) are responsible for looking after their own children at all times in the woods.
Activities can include paddling and dam building in the stream, den building, low-level tree climbing, baking in the clay oven and craft creations with natural materials including playing and modelling with clay. There are endless possibilities using the natural environment and materials that surround us and sessions are often very much interest led. Whilst we always have some planned activities, free play is also a key element, enhancing socialisation and creating a completely non-threatening play space full of exciting challenge and inspiration for everyone!
A complete change of clothes and footwear is recommended, including welly boots for all! There are several sturdy shelters available if needed.
The woodland is equipped with a compost toilet, utility shelter with cold running spring water, sink and stoves and a washroom with hot running water and sink. (Hand gel is always available as well.)
More photos from an example session...
On these Craft and Conservation Days, the morning will be spent carrying out various woodland management tasks such as path maintenance, tree planting and small scale coppicing. Then, after lunch, volunteers will be tooled up and guided by Andy and Jane to complete their own green woodwork projects FOR FREE! This might entail learning how to carve a spoon, make a mallet, turn a dibber or any number of small woodwork or clay projects. Simply book, arrive with a packed lunch, warmly dressed with sturdy footwear and a keenness to get stuck in and learn. Days will run 9:30am-4pm, usually monthly during September to April. All tools and safety guidance will be provided, as well as hot drinks over the wood burning stove. This project has been made possible with thanks to funding from the Tamar Valley AONB Sustainable Development Fund.
Participants are asked to make their own way to Sallerton Wood. Please see the Location page of this website for the location of Sallerton Wood. Please car share where possible as parking at the woodland is limited.
To reserve your place, please use the Booking form button in the Events Calendar above, and/or Contact Us if you have any queries.
More photos from an example session...
In addition to the opportunities listed in the Events Calendar at the top of this page, please do get in touch if you are in charge of or involved with a youth, school, or community group in the local area who would be interested in a Woodland Craft Workshop, either in the woods or at your venue with our Mobile Workshop. Workshops can be tailor-made to suit your group. We look forward to hearing from you. Our contact details are given on the Contact Us page of the website.
More photos from an example session...
NB - If you wish to book for multiple event dates, click on the Booking Form button for the first date, and put the dates of the additional events in the Comments box of the form.
| Date | Title | Theme | Booking |
| Easter Fri. 29th March 2024 to Fri. 5th April 2024 |
Woodland Development Week |
A volunteering opportunity to help with woodland craft projects and learn new skills. Various projects including boardwalk construction and making components for shave horses. If you can spare at least two consecutive days, please email us for further details. Lunches provided and free camping for those that require it. | Photos... |
NB - If you wish to book for multiple event dates, click on the Booking Form button for the first date, and put the dates of the additional events in the Comments box of the form.
Initial funding for the conservation projects and community projects at Sallerton Wood has been provided by the Belinda O'Flynn Trust and more recently from the Tamar Valley AONB Sustainable Development Fund.
Further funding is welcomed so that we can continue to acquire and maintain the tools, equipment and other resources needed for the conservation and community work at Sallerton Wood.
Donations for this are invited and can be made in the following ways:
• By credit/debit card or PayPal Account by clicking on the Donate button below (administered by our team-member Alan Morton at DMAP):
(After clicking the Donate button, enter the amount and then select Donate to pay with a PayPal Account or Donate with a card to pay with a credit/debit card.)
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