The Bushmoot is an opportunity for individuals and families with an interest in Bushcraft to gather together and expand their knowledge through mutual skill sharing. The Moot runs for nearly two weeks and is located in a 100 acres of beautiful woodland at Merthyr Mawr in South Wales. Continue reading “The Bushmoot”
Ready to connect with nature?
Ready to connect with nature? Put the kettle on, make yourself a cuppa, relax for a couple of minutes in this peaceful woodland setting in the Chilterns, where the oak, ash and sycamore trees reach high into the sky, there’s the rustle of squirrels, a hint of wild garlic still lingers in the air and the birds are singing – this is where I work, join me in the woods… (play the video) Continue reading “Ready to connect with nature?”
Natures Detectives – Woodland Walk in June
Thank you to the families that joined me for this guided woodland walk – it was great to see the youngsters engaging in being natures detectives, they did rather well too.
The aim of these walks is to educate, help youngsters and adults to identify plants and trees. Sometimes it’s nice to go for a brisk walk through the woods, perhaps for exercise, to keep fit and breath in some fresh air and relax. Today, we were doing things slow, stopping and taking a close look at plants, noticing the shapes, textures and smells and comparing them to others that at first glance may seem similar. Continue reading “Natures Detectives – Woodland Walk in June”
Wonderful woodland for Bushcraft in Buckinghamshire
Here are a few pictures of the wonderful woodland that I am now using to run Bushcraft courses, activities and events in Buckinghamshire. As anyone who has enjoyed a walk through the Chilterns will confirm, we do have some lovely woodlands and these are a great example. Continue reading “Wonderful woodland for Bushcraft in Buckinghamshire”
A day of woodland crafts at Blackpark
A day of making bark containers and wooden spoons using the natural resources of the woodlands of Black Park County Park, The park provided lovely Birch for carving spoons and Sweet Chestnut for making pots. Black Park has a secluded area for Bushcraft activities, not far from the lake, with the camp kettle on throughout the day for cups of tea and coffee. Continue reading “A day of woodland crafts at Blackpark”