Wild About our Woods

27/03/2026

So pleased to be invited to run some workshops at the annual early years conference in Haringey. The workshop 'confident tool use with young children' looked at the tools, benefits and risks of developing younger children's skills. The practitioners enjoyed the hands-on experience and exploration of tools. And the loose parts play they created too. I was super privileged to have my own children's first early years supporter join the group. And it reminded me how important and special these workers are in parent's lives ❤️.
We'll be offering Forest School Training in partnership with in September

10/03/2026

Join your child up for our Easter half term woodland camp in London N8. Spring is an awesome time to be playing and learning in the woods. We can't guarantee the weather but can guarantee your child will have a chance to explore the great outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. Children aged from 5.5 -11 will have a wholesome adventure they will never forget. Discounts for early booking and on multi days. We also tax childcare/tax free vouchers too. For more information please go to the website; https://www.wildaboutourwoods.com/home or in the bio Linktree.


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24/02/2026

Nature connection in the paradise that is Costa Rica was beyond my wildest dreams. The flora and fauna was so exotic and varied, the sea warm and the people warm hearted. Being immersed in nature I truly experienced Pura Vida. And would recommend it to everyone

24/02/2026

🌿 We're excited to me offering Forest School Training in North London Woodlands, starting in April. Now in our 8th year and always getting great feedback from participants for our Level 2 Assistants and Level 3 Forest School Leader qualifications.

🌿 Payment plans, bursaries and a traineeship available too. More details can be found here: https://share.google/6m88B2HAMMSPoYtfD with drip downs to each qualification

🌿 And new for this year for those choosing level 3 - The Complete Outdoor Educator - Dual Certification in Forest School & The WILD Passport. Why choose between a philosophy and a framework? This unique training course offers you a dual-track qualification that covers both the delivery and the documentation of world-class outdoor learning. https://share.google/ImV2Y2q2tgkklcYdR

Please do get in touch with any questions.

09/01/2026

Help Us Plant the Roots of Our Future!

We’re growing something special at The Green Wellbeing Hub, and we need your hands (and boots!) to help bring it to life.

Join us for our Community Orchard Planting Day as we put the very first fruit trees (and shrubs) into the ground.

What to expect:
A brief "how-to-plant" demo at 10.30 and 12.45
The Vibe: a couple of hours of physical outdoor work, fresh air, and great company.
The Job: We’ll be digging, mulching, staking, and watering. It’s a workout, but the reward is a lifetime of free fruit for our neighbourhood!

The Perk: Hot refreshments and snacks provided to keep the energy high.

When: Saturday 31st January, 10.15-12.30 04 12.30 – 2.30

Where: The green Wellbeing Hub, Mays Lane (full address shared when you register)

Bring: Sturdy shoes, gardening gloves, and a shovel if you have one!

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just want to help out, we’d love your support (and muscle)!

Registration is essential via this link; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMoq_IIANyNemkXUxNih-xAD1-VKzwRwdhbwJJmZ9jucxsEA/viewform?usp=header

Any questions or queries please contact us at [email protected]

19/11/2025

Come and join us for this one off fragrant and festive winter wreath making session.

This year, in our 10th year, we're indoors in the comfortable surrounding of pub. All materials supplied including willow bases you will weave yourselves, natural green materials, dried fruit and flowers, ribbons and spices.

Book via QR code or via linktree

https://bookwhen.com/wreath

14/11/2025

Today I found the Goodison Fountain (often referred to as the “spring”) on Hampstead Heath, North London for the first time. As far as I know it's the only natural spring in North London the public can access.

It is a free‑running fountain drawing from a natural mineral spring, known for its iron‑rich water. It has been written about as far back as 17th century, where the waters were long regarded as having health value.

It feeds the 6 ponds below it, including the two swimming ponds.

The Goodison Fountain itself was installed in 1929, commemorating Henry Edmund Goodison, a local campaigner for preserving the Kenwood Estate and adjacent Heath land

It has visible iron oxide deposits in the return drain and tastes quite metallic but it is tested frequently and is safe to drink.

Thanks to .larks for pinpointing it as it was on a trail I don't frequent.

13/11/2025

What an interesting walk this will be. Wish I was around to join

Come join us on Sunday 16th November, when bryophyte expert Professor Jeff Duckett will guide us on a walk to discover the beautiful mosses and other woodland flora of Queen's Wood - home to one of London's most diverse range of mosses and lichens.

Bring a hand lens if you have one, to take a really close look at this fascinating miniature world!

Meet outside the Lodege/café at 10.30am.
Free event, everyone welcome!

31/10/2025

We got excited about Halloween and samhain as one of the children told us how to play 99 nights in the forest (IYKYK but I didn't) which we adapted it to play in real time. The occultists were swapped for hunters and there was no switch from day or night. Making weapons for protection, collecting wood to keep the fire going and finding medicine (wool) around the area to revive those caught by the hunters. Great enthusiasm and adventurous play. Clay creations reflecting the season. Apple bobbing, doughnut dangling and toffee apple roasting too. So fire, axe and knife skills. Too busy to photograph them but we all had a fab day.