If you are interested in what you can cook on the garden fire pit or how to make tasty treats on a spirit camping stove, this workshop could be for you. The workshop will be led by members of our Learning and Skills Team. For much of the time we will be in the beautiful Gorcott Hill Wood- a site not normally accessible to the public. During the workshop we will look at lighting and building fire for cooking, equipment tips, fire and stove safety, cooking with a spirit stove, making flat breads or pancakes which can be cooked quickly over coals, making vegetable and fruit kebabs and baking in coals.

Young Foresters is a volunteering and adventure club for 12-18-year-olds to explore the outdoors, improve health, forge new friendships, and gain valuable work experience. It also supports Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements. Activities include bushcraft, outdoor cooking, natural crafts, and forestry and conservation tasks. The young people attend independently, supported by our experienced staff. Based over two unique sites, this group offers exciting spaces for learning and adventure.

Mini Foresters is a monthly club where children aged 4-11 can enjoy seasonal activities in the Forest with their families. Join us for den building, arts and crafts, tool use, bushcraft, wildlife exploration, marshmallow toasting, and more. This club runs on the first Saturday of every month, all year round, over two unique woodland sites offering exciting and beautiful spaces for families to explore.

Just for adults, join us for an early autumn stroll around the woodlands surrounding our Outdoor Education Centre at Gorcott Hill. You will be collecting berries from the established hedgerows before heading back to use your foraging finds to inspire your choice of drink, using the recipe card suggestions as a guide. Outdoor Learning Officer Ellie will provide you will all you need to create something that will tickle your taste buds - however if you like the idea of a stronger option like sloe gin, rosehip vodka, blackberry whiskey or hawthorn gin then please do bring 250-350ml of your spirit of choice.

Join us for a unique pottery workshop in the serene Heart of England Forest, where nature meets creativity! Guided by Pottery Throw Down finalist David Short, you’ll craft your very own set of four embossed coffee cups, beautifully decorated with patterns inspired by woodland leaves. This workshop blends the calming beauty of nature with the joy of pottery, offering a unique opportunity to create something personal and meaningful. Whether you're new to pottery or an experienced maker, you’ll leave with newfound skills and a unique, handmade set of coffee cups.

Young Foresters is a volunteering and adventure club for 12-18-year-olds to explore the outdoors, improve health, forge new friendships, and gain valuable work experience. It also supports Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements. Activities include bushcraft, outdoor cooking, natural crafts, and forestry and conservation tasks. The young people attend independently, supported by our experienced staff. Based over two unique sites, this group offers exciting spaces for learning and adventure.

Mini Foresters is a monthly club where children aged 4-11 can enjoy seasonal activities in the Forest with their families. Join us for den building, arts and crafts, tool use, bushcraft, wildlife exploration, marshmallow toasting, and more. This club runs on the first Saturday of every month, all year round, over two unique woodland sites offering exciting and beautiful spaces for families to explore.