We run structured outdoor education programmes, school and community visits, wellbeing walks and heritage learning experiences at our sites across England and Wales.
The evidence is clear: children who have regular access to outdoor learning develop stronger connections with the natural world — and those connections last into adulthood. Adults who feel connected to woodland and green space are more likely to support its protection, defend it against development and participate in its stewardship.
Education is not an add-on to our conservation work. It is one of the most powerful conservation tools we have. Every child who spends a morning learning in a wood we have restored is part of what makes that wood worth protecting for the future.
The same is true for adults. Wellbeing walks, volunteer days, heritage discovery and community events all create the kind of connection that turns a piece of land into something a community values, owns emotionally and will fight to keep.
Structured half-day and full-day visits for primary and secondary schools. Curriculum-linked sessions covering ecology, biodiversity, conservation, local history and geography. Delivered at our woodland sites with qualified educators.
We work with schools developing their own Forest School provision, providing site access, practitioner support and resources for ongoing outdoor learning programmes.
Guided walks for adults and community groups focused on mental health and wellbeing benefits of time in nature. Developed in partnership with health referral networks.
Seasonal family activity days with guided walks, nature discovery, wildlife identification and hands-on conservation activities. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Practical conservation volunteering with a learning element — tree planting, habitat management, survey work and woodland skills delivered alongside experienced conservationists.
Guided heritage walks and outdoor history sessions exploring the local and landscape history embedded in our woodland sites. Available for schools, adult learning groups and community organisations.
School visits to National Woodlands sites are structured around curriculum objectives for KS1, KS2 and KS3. Sessions are delivered by experienced outdoor educators and last either half a day or a full day depending on the programme.
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To discuss a school visit, please contact us using the button below. We will get back to you within five working days.
Enquire about a school visit