Woodland Visits

 

Education visits are free to schools in Wales and all the activities are planned, risk assessed and led by Forestry Commission Wales Education Officers. Most topics can be covered and all age ranges catered for. Activities can be tailored to meet your class themes and follow the seasons.

Some examples of activities include:

• Forest Senses - Explore the woodlands using your senses. Make smelly cocktails, meet a tree, create mini-pictures and many more.
  
  
• Mini beasts – Go on a woodland safari, find and identify native woodland creatures.
  
  
• Environmental Art – A variety of fun activities designed to explore colour, texture and shape. Create large sculptures and small pictures using the natural materials of the woodland.
  
  
• Habitats – Find out about the life processes of plants and animals that inhabit the woodlands.
  
  
• Shelter Building – Learn about animal homes, nests and why they need them, e.g. for shelter and protection. In groups build dens or nests from natural materials.
  
  
• Sustainable Forestry (KS2 upwards) – Learn about forest industries and how they contribute to a sustainable environment.
  

For more information and to book your visit contact your local education officer.

Self-led woodland trails are available at some of our sites. See the resources page for self-led packs. Please note, if you wish to self lead a visit you must pre book the site with your local education officer. Training events are also available for education professionals. We offer INSET days and twilight sessions that can be tailored to meet your requirements. Training days are delivered in a woodland environment and are currently available on:

• Literacy in the Outdoors
• Forest School
• Art in the Environment
• Out of Classroom Learning
• Woodland Games
• Muddy Marvellous