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Events

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal

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If your children love to explore the outdoors, WildTribe is for them. We host children aged 4-12 in our wonderful Forest taking advantage of all the diverse opportunities of the natural world; from cooking on an open fire to whittling, den building, orienteering, wildlife watching, wide games, or just relaxing in a wonderful wild space.

March 2024

A young child showing off his muddy hands in the Forest
WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal
Thursday 28 March, 08:30 - 17:30

If your children love to explore the outdoors, WildTribe is for them. We host children aged 4-12 in our wonderful Forest taking advantage of all the diverse opportunities of the natural world; from cooking on an open fire to whittling, den building, orienteering, wildlife watching, wide games, or just relaxing in a wonderful wild space.

We run the sessions in two groups: one for children predominantly aged 4-7 and one for older children aged 7-12. The staff leading each group devise age appropriate activities and differentiate for the different skills and abilities of older and younger children.

£36 plus fees

April 2024

A group of children crafting at Middle Spernal
WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal
Tuesday 2 April, 08:30 - 17:30

If your children love to explore the outdoors, WildTribe is for them. We host children aged 4-12 in our wonderful Forest taking advantage of all the diverse opportunities of the natural world; from cooking on an open fire to whittling, den building, orienteering, wildlife watching, wide games, or just relaxing in a wonderful wild space.

We run the sessions in two groups: one for children predominantly aged 4-7 and one for older children aged 7-12. The staff leading each group devise age appropriate activities and differentiate for the different skills and abilities of older and younger children.

£36 plus fees
A young child toasting marshmallows over a campfire in the Forest.
WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal
Thursday 4 April, 08:30 - 17:30

If your children love to explore the outdoors, WildTribe is for them. We host children aged 4-12 in our wonderful Forest taking advantage of all the diverse opportunities of the natural world; from cooking on an open fire to whittling, den building, orienteering, wildlife watching, wide games, or just relaxing in a wonderful wild space.

We run the sessions in two groups: one for children predominantly aged 4-7 and one for older children aged 7-12. The staff leading each group devise age appropriate activities and differentiate for the different skills and abilities of older and younger children.

£36 plus fees
A young child hiding behind a tree in the Forest.
WildTribe Holiday Club - Gorcott Hill
Friday 5 April, 08:30 - 17:30

If your children love to explore the outdoors, WildTribe is for them. We host children aged 4-12 in our wonderful Forest taking advantage of all the diverse opportunities of the natural world; from cooking on an open fire to whittling, den building, orienteering, wildlife watching, wide games, or just relaxing in a wonderful wild space.

We run the sessions in two groups: one for children predominantly aged 4-7 and one for older children aged 7-12. The staff leading each group devise age appropriate activities and differentiate for the different skills and abilities of older and younger children.

£36 plus fees
A close up of blossom in the Forest.
Guided Walk: Early Spring in the Forest
Saturday 6 April, 09:00 - 11:00

This woodland walk, led by Tim from the Forest team, will lead you through woodland of varying ages. We will be looking for early flowering plants such as celandine, native daffodils and primrose growing in the Forest floor of the more mature woodland and look at some springtime tree ID in our younger woodland plantations.

Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Whilst it’s an easy going walk the ground is uneven and could be wet and muddy so appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing for the weather on the day should be worn.

Free
A young forester perching in the Forest
Young Foresters in the Heart of England Forest
Saturday 6 April, 10:00 - 12:30

Young Foresters is a volunteering and adventure club for young people aged 12-18. Our Young Foresters have many adventures in the Forest as well as taking part in a number of forestry and conservation tasks: take action to combat climate change, benefit from spending time outdoors, improve your physical and mental health, forge new friendships and gain valuable work experience.

The young people attend independently supported by our experienced staff.

£5 plus fees
A group of newly made ceramic foxes from a previous workshop
Ceramic woodland animal workshop
Saturday 6 April, 10:00 - 15:30

Enjoy a day of sculpting either a hare or fox in clay with ceramicist Ros Ingram, inspired by the wooded landscape of the Heart of England Forest. Your Forest animal will be approximately 20cm in height perfect for placing on a mantelpiece or shelf gazing out into the world!

All workshop materials and tea/coffee/biscuits are included in the price. Clay and firing of work included in cost of workshop. Your piece will be fired by the artist and will be posted approximately three weeks later.

£95 plus fees
A child having fun at Mini Foresters
Mini Foresters
Saturday 6 April, 14:00 - 16:00

Mini Foresters is our monthly club for families with children between the ages 4-11 where children can enjoy activities in one of out wonderful woodland spaces. Each month the activities will change and reflect the seasons, the flora and fauna and the history and geography of the area. Come and join us for fires, dens, tool use, bushcraft skills, wildlife and the odd toasted marshmallow.

Our entry ticket includes up to five people, at least one of whom is an adult responsible for the group. We only have a limited number of tickets available as we want to ensure everyone has the best experience of the Forest.

£5 plus fees
A close-up of bluebells in the Forest.
An Introduction to Spring Flower Painting
Saturday 13 April, 10:00 - 14:00

Spend a relaxing morning learning to create an acrylic painting on paper. In a small, friendly, group environment, you will learn the techniques used to create paintings of spring flowers native to our Forest. At this time of year, hopes are high that you’ll see some bluebells and be able to use them as your subjects. Aside from just bluebells though, our Forest also boasts a plethora of other beautiful spring flowers meaning there won't be any lack of inspiration when it comes to your paintings!

At the end of the session, you will be able to take home your finished picture. All materials and tea/coffee/biscuits are included in the price. This workshop is aimed towards beginners who are looking to learn techniques in a relaxed environment.

£35 plus fees
A group of handmade willow wigwams from a previous workshop
Willow garden wigwam workshop
Thursday 18 April, 10:00 - 13:00

Join Rachel on her favourite workshop where you will make a plant wigwam for your garden, it will be 5 - 6ft tall and great for growing all sorts of plants up or simply decorating with fairy lights. Suitable for beginners, and all materials provided.

All workshop materials and tea/coffee/biscuits are included in the price.

£60 plus fees