# Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC > Rediscover Nature ## Posts - [Celebrating Our Community Impact in 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/celebrating-our-community-impact-in-2025/): We wanted to pause and celebrate the achievements of Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC and give thanks to our funding partners. - [“What happens when we gather NHS staff in the outdoors not just to learn but to imagine a different future?”](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/embedding-nature-nhs-event-2025/) - [The Power of Green Social Prescribing](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-power-of-green-social-prescribing/) - [5 Reasons You Should Forest School Train with Us](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-train-with-cirlcle-of-life-rediscovery/): Considering training to become a Level 3 Forest School leader? Here’s why you should train with Circle of Life Rediscovery - [Exploring the Outdoors for SEND and SEMH Learning](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/exploring-the-outdoors-for-send-and-semh-learning/) - [International Day of Forests](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/international-day-of-forests-2023/) - [Nature-based Practice & Green Care](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/nature-based-practice-green-care/) - [Four Directions Workshop](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/four-directions-workshop/) - [Benefits of Forest Kindergarten](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/benefits-forest-kindergarten/) - [Forest Kindergarten - Growing Together](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-kindergarten-growing-together/) - [Nature-based Practice - your questions answered](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/nature-based-practice-your-questions-answered/) - [How and where to start your nature-based practice training](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/nature-based-practice/): [object Object] - [Forest Kindergarten - Local Nature Play](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-kindergarten-local-nature-play/) - [Playday 2021](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/playday-2021/) - [Mental Health Awareness Week - Connect with Nature](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/mental-health-awareness-week-connect-with-nature/) - [Forest School in Ramadan](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-in-ramadan-2/): Forest School in Ramadan By Nadine Marroushi – Forest School Training Student This month is a holy month for Muslims around the world. This week we are celebrating Forest School in Ramadan. The Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle and this year it begins on Monday 12th April and will end on 11th May. It was on a yoga trek on the Nepalese side of the Himalayas a few years ago when I really stopped to take notice of how beautiful our Earth is. The sight of red rhododendrons set against majestic, ice-capped mountains really struck me. At […] - [Going Full Circle - Earth Day](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/going-full-circle-earth-day/): Going Full Circle – Earth Day 2021 By Lisa Gylsen, Director Thinking about Earth Day has made me reflect on certain times in my life when I just felt alive. I’m sure you know what I mean. One of those times for me was when myself and three others from the UK travelled to Canada for the Rediscovery International Leadership and Outdoor Training in 2003. It was a month long adventure training with a community comprising all ages, backgrounds and nationalities. We learned from indigenous leaders who inspired that wild knowing in all of us to come to the fore. […] - [International Day Of Forests](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/international-day-of-forests/) - [National Tree Week 2020](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/national-tree-week-2020/) - [Literacy Day 2020](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/literacy-day-2020/): For Literacy Day here are 10 reasons to teach literacy outside. The Covid crisis has shown an increase in 60% of our population’s appreciation of the natural world. Yet still so many of our children have not had access to nature during these months or as part of their educational experience. We decided the greatest impact we could have was to train people to practice themselves. Whilst there is a lot of focus on early years and literacy, the value of reading, writing, talking and listening outside for children and young people of all ages is significant. Please see our […] - [Well-being: the Self, Other, our Mental Health and Nature.](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/well-being-the-self-other-our-mental-health-and-nature/) - [Forest Kindergarten: Nature Play](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-kindergarten-nature-play/): Let’s connect – a sense of place and belonging Everything has a story to tell, whether it’s a person, object or a place. But it’s the connection between people and their memories/stories that make places special, unique and gives us a sense of belonging. For some, we are instantly taken back to our childhood. Maybe somewhere we loved exploring, a place that makes us feel at home or maybe a place where you feel close and connected to significant people in your lives. When we develop a sense of place, we develop a story of our lives, a narrative. Over […] - [Forest School](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school/): Did you know that offering Forest School as part of your education is one of the best learning and health opportunity for children? Why not make it part of every child’s experience this Autumn? The Covid crisis has shown an increase in 60% of our population’s appreciation of the natural world. Yet still so many of our children have not had access to nature during these months or as part of their educational experience. Circle of Life Rediscovery was founded in 2007 to enable those members of our society to have access to nature – 50% of what we offer […] - [Common Ground Interviews](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/common-ground-interviews/): We are embarking with a series of interviews to share our common humanity that lies beneath our many differences. I am interested in increasing all our chances of being heard and understood, including the non-human world. After the first interview, I found myself pulling out an old book from my shelf called, “Neither Wolf nor Dog”. Within minutes of reading I found the following summary of words: “We can like each other, hate each other, feel pity for each other, love each other. But always, somewhere beneath the surface of our personal encounters, this cultural memory is rumbling. Tragedies have […] - [World Environment Day](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/world-environment-day/): Viruses, Deforestation and Wildlife Trade, what do these have in common? By Marina Robb, Founding Director of Circle of Life Rediscovery Among the barrage of news around Covid 19, I finally succumbed to listening once again to the BBC News. An almost unnoticed comment has left me shocked – again. A scientist briefly commented that there is a direct link to the Wild Life Trade, Deforestation and the increase in the spread and likelihood of viruses into the human population. Covid 19 is just one example. We are in this situation because of our treatment of animals and our ancient […] - [Outdoor Classroom Day 2020](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/outdoor-classroom-day-2020/): Play? Naturally! By Kate Macairt Today is Outdoor Classroom Day 2020! As we tentatively begin to emerge from our safe spaces how are we going to re-adjust to human contact and integration? The enforced lock-down has in many ways been merely an exaggeration of the increasing individual isolation our modern world has created. I grew up in the 1960’s, by the end of the 60’s watching telly had become what we did and staying in to watch a favourite programme topped going out to play with friends. How accustomed to virtual entertainment, virtual communication, virtual shopping, virtual play had we […] - [Just Imagine…a Blog for Mental Health Awareness Week](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/just-imaginea-blog-for-mental-health-awareness-week/): Just Imagine, by Kate Macairt – Circle of Life Rediscovery Director This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 2020. Thinking back to New Year’s Day 2020, there I was sending out positive messages to family and friends; ‘2020 Vision Happy New year!’ I think I was imagining a year in which climate activists, friends of the earth XR Greta… all would grow in strength and more of the population of the world would wake to the Crisis and demand our Leaders re-wrote the rule book. Then came February, remember February? We were all still busy, busy earning money ferrying children […] - [Nature Play and the Early Years](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/nature-play-and-the-early-years/): Nature Play is essential for all our learning and development. In the early years of our lives we explore and experiment. What makes the human species so special? It has to do with all the care and time we are given by the adults around us as well as the variability in our experiences and the places we inhabit. Growing up for children takes a long time in the human species. Our brains prune as we grow older, leaving in place well-trodden neural pathways. These provide us with the ability to create, think outside the box, transfer knowledge and learning, […] - [Forest Kindergarten Training](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-kindergarten-training/) - [Forest School Training Feedback](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-training-feedback/): Our 2019 3 part Forest School Training course in East Sussex has just ended – find out what our trainees thought about our training. The next course commences 18th March 2020 – see below for details! What have you most enjoyed about Forest School Training? “The positive, open, accepting, non-judgemental, sharing and learning experience. I couldn’t have imagined better tutors, they were inspiring, informative, caring and empowering. It has helped me to re-connect with nature, to accept myself and feel more positive. I feel empowered to keep learning!” “The passion and energy of the leaders and variety of activities planned.” […] - [Messy Maths - World Maths Day](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/messy-maths-world-maths-day/): World Maths Day Below are just a couple of examples of how to take maths outside! Leaf Multiplication Thank goodness for leaves! How would we learn our multiplication tables without them. “Hmm.” I hear you say. “I managed just fine, thank you very much.” Maybe so, but let’s face it. There’s a lot of rote learning to be done. We need to find different ways of helping children learn their tables and have fun whilst doing so. The added bonus of using leaves is that you can appreciate the beauty of the structure and learn which one is which in […] - [Plant Power & Foraging](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/plant-power-foraging/): Plant Power – Spring and Autumn Foraging Here in the lush green hills of our local landscape we are so very lucky to be surrounded by a rich plant life. Nature’s medicine chest is vast and incredibly abundant. As the wheel of the year turns and our health needs vary, nature is right there, offerings up its jewels for us to utilise for our well-being. As spring emerges and the sap rises, a plethora of cleansing and warming wild herbs emerge. At the height of pollen distribution and hay-fever season, there are the natural anti-histamines growing in the hedgerows. Summer […] - [Messy Maths - take learning outside on National Number Day](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/messy-maths-take-learning-outside-on-national-number-day/): National Number Day Next Friday is the NSPCC’s National Number Day. I hope this inspires you to join thousands of schools for a mega maths-inspired fundraising day and raise money for the NSPCC. Below are just a couple of examples of how to take maths outside! Leaf Multiplication Thank goodness for leaves! How would we learn our multiplication tables without them. “Hmm.” I hear you say. “I managed just fine, thank you very much.” Maybe so, but let’s face it. There’s a lot of rote learning to be done. We need to find different ways of helping children learn their […] - [National Tree Week](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/national-tree-week/): Let’s celebrate National Tree Week 2019!   National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration beginning the start of the winter tree planting season. We are from a woodland culture!     What is a tree? An oxygen maker, A flood abater, a carbon absorber, A climate recorder, a healthy aspect, a place to reflect, A nest for an owl, where gruffalos growl, a climbing frame, The fuel for a flame, a soil stabiliser, a picnic sun-visor, a provider of fruit, Winter quarters for newts, the pages of tome, the heart of a home, A pollutant filter, a neighbourhood gilder, […] - [Outdoor Classroom Day 2019](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/outdoor-classroom-day-2019/): Happy Outdoor Classroom Day 2019! On Outdoor Classroom Day we bring you ideas of how to get children outdoors in line with the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework guidelines. Below are extracts from Reports, Papers and the Education Inspection Framework. In 2014 the growing weight of evidence was finally recognised by Nicky Morgan, the Secretary of State for Education at the time, who stated that England was to become a “global leader” in teaching character, resilience and grit to pupils. ‘There is growing evidence that children’s social and emotional skills – their ability to respond to setbacks, work well with others, […] - [Forest Bathing in East Sussex](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-bathing-in-east-sussex/): Forest Bathing: Retreat into Nature Forest Bathing is an enjoyable and restorative practice which involves connecting with nature for health and well-being. With its roots in Japan, Forest Bathing is a gentle and restorative practice which involves bathing our senses and our whole being in the atmosphere of the forest. It brings together the beauty, healing and wisdom of nature with simple ‘invitations’ which facilitate deep relaxation and connection to both self and the natural world. Forest Bathing is a powerful and pleasurable way to re-set the nervous system with benefits lasting long beyond the session. Sessions include gentle walking, sitting […] - [Forest Kindergarten](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-kindergarten/): Breathing Life into Literacy By Louise Hack Education and lives have changed hugely over the last 50 years. We now live in a fast world- fast food, fast internet access, firing off a quick email to numerous people and flicking between many screens. Our brains have developed into high speed trains which somehow are able to cope with constant quick episodes of conversation, information and interactions without moving from the comfort of our seats. Education seems to mirror this more and more and there is an ever- increasing rush to put pen to paper, be still, write at length, test […] - [Deepening Nature Connection beyond Nature Contact - Earthwalks and Nature Connection](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/deepening-nature-connection-beyond-nature-contact-earthwalks-and-nature-connection/): Earthwalks and Nature Connection By Jon Cree “Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher” William Wordsworth (The Major Works) “Surely any outdoor learning is a good thing and is creating nature connection, at least we’re getting them out there, nature teaches all the time”. This is a mantra I often hear from outdoor and indeed environmental educators. Having been involved in the EE (environmental education) /OE (outdoor education) movement for 40 years, I know this is not necessarily the case. In fact done badly, and without a congruent value system that dictates an educators practice, […] - [Listen to the Earth Speak](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/listen-to-the-earth-speak/): A year long course for women: our wisdom, connection, nourishment and belonging visualised and celebrated. Led by Marina Robb and Eleanor Darley Listen to the Earth speak. Meeting by the fire, in the woods, listening and tending to our well-being, deep in connection, ceremony, plant knowledge, ceremonial practices, laughter and reflection. This offering is a year course to energise, nourish and celebrate you as a woman; acknowledging your physical and natural connection to the Earth, nature’s rhythms, your wider community, kinships and culture. It will offer the support to build confidence, belonging and vitality of being.   There are many […] - [Family Wild Days Out](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/family-wild-days-out/): I used to find the school holidays quite a stressful time. Looking for interesting things to do and places to go, budgeting for the costs of parking and cafe stops and endless snacks, organising play dates and holiday clubs.   Searching for a place where children could be free to play; without the demand of spending more money and without the overwhelming stress of noise, and the sensory intensity akin to that of going to a town centre, Monkey Bizness or squeezing into public play parks.     I’m sure I’ve found it now. Its called the Family Wild Days […] - [Why is nature so valuable for us therapeutically and what can it teach us?](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/why-is-nature-so-valuable-for-us-therapeutically-and-what-can-it-teach-us/): An Interview with Ian Siddons Heginworth Ian Siddons Heginworth has a wealth of experience as a Drama and Art Therapist. He is a leading Ecopsychology practitioner and Environmental Arts therapist working in the West country for Devon Health Authority. Ian will be in East Sussex in September this year running the workshop – Exploring the Natural World and The Feeling Self. Please see below for details. 1. Why is nature so valuable for us therapeutically? Nature is our natural habitat so when we go into nature we immediately encounter our natural selves. Even the idea of going into nature is […] - [Forest School Sessions with Nursery Children](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-sessions-with-nursery-children/): Forest School Sessions Forest School sessions are an innovative educational approach that focuses on the ‘processes of learning’ rather than ‘content transfer’. Forest School is play based, with child led learning at its centre, taking place regularly in an outdoor setting. Forest School sessions provide a place for the child’s spark of creativity to be ignited within a rich, ever changing and limitless learning environment, naturally stimulating the development of motor skills, speech and language, utilising the senses of touch, hearing, sight and smell. There are no buildings, no desks, no bells signalling break time and no prescribed learning outcomes. […] - [Outdoor Classroom Day - The Power of the Outdoors](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/outdoor-classroom-day-the-power-of-the-outdoors/): Outdoor Classroom Day Blog by Jon Cree Communing with another – a ceremonial transformation. Encounters with a nettle. This week I experienced a palpable shift in one of the teachers on a workshop I was facilitating – let’s call her Jane (real name left out for anonymity). The workshop entitled “lost words”, is based on the book by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, that seems to have swept up the country’s schools in its magic. It involves facilitating teacher’s sensory observation of non human beings then representing these encounters through various sketching and poetry techniques to rediscover the meaning of […] - [Mental Health Awareness Week](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/mental-health-awareness-week/): Young Nature Leaders Initiative – Mental Health Awareness Week It’s been an incredible journey on the Young Nature Leaders Initiative course with Circle of Life Rediscovery.  Spending a day out in the woods each month has been a wonderful and grounding experience and it has given me a tranquil space to feel connected to nature. If I was ever feeling stressed or anxious before the session, that was eased once I got to the woods as we always took some quiet time to listen to the sounds of the forest, relax and connect with our senses. This, along with the […] - [International School Grounds Month](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/international-school-grounds-month/): What is International School Grounds Month? Each year, in May, the International School Grounds Alliance (ISGA) calls on schools around the world to take their pupils outside to celebrate International School Grounds Month. They believe that school grounds are hugely important to children and youth, and shape their experience of the world around them. Why is it important? In some cases, school or nursery grounds are the first place children have the opportunity to become acquainted with the natural world. Outdoor learning, even in a playground environment, provides opportunities for free play, exploration, development of fine and gross motor skills, […] - [Mental Health, Wellbeing, Nature: Children need to go Outdoors](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/mental-health-wellbeing-nature-children-need-to-go-outdoors/): Mental Meandering and the Outdoors By Kate Macairt (Director CLR) Children of all ages need to go outdoors to support their mental health and wellbeing. Children need the enriched sensory inputs which outdoors can provide. This does not have to be a beautiful wild landscape or forest, there are wild spaces in every city worth discovering. In her TED talk (30/9/16) Emma Marris stresses there is no division between humans and Nature. We are part of nature, we are part of the living system of this planet. She encourages us to take a short walk through the urban jungle and […] - [Earth Day](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/earth-day/): Earth Day 2019 ~ Earth ~ How beautiful you are, Earth, and how sublime! What wisdom in your obedience to the light, and what nobility in your submission to the sun! How seductive you are when veiled in shadow and how radiant is your face beneath the mask of darkness! How crystalline are your songs at dawn and how marvellous are the praises sung at the hour of your twilight! How perfect you are, Earth, and how majestic! I have crossed your plains and climbed your mountains; I have gone down into your valleys and entered your caves. On the […] - [Neuroscience: Mental Meandering and the Outdoors](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/neuroscience-mental-meandering-and-the-outdoors/): Neuroscience: Mental meandering and the Outdoors –  System 1 and System 2 By Kate Macairt (Director CLR) I am inside a box sitting by a window and the window is slightly open. Outside my window perched on a telephone line are 2 swallows; whatever it is they are communicating to one another, it is clearly something of great interest to them. Their chattering is a non-stop percussive melody, a complex composition with background hum of some power tool and a van pulling up below the window; I smell diesel. A gentle summer breeze licks my face and I watch how […] - [Health, Well-Being and Spirituality](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/health-well-being-and-spirituality/): Health, Well-Being and Spirituality: An Unspoken Connection By Salvatore Gencarelle Health, Well-Being and Spirituality. The anguish that people are afflicted with has little to do with injury, physical disease, starvation, or other ills that historically caused great sorrow. Modern medicine and industry have all but eliminated those types of pain. The new illness that people suffer is from their inner world. It is more elusive, more subtle, and thereby more difficult to distinguish. If we cannot recognise the source of the pain, how can we stop or treat it? When we are in pain, we need to clearly identify the […] - [World Autism Awareness Day](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/world-autism-awareness-day/): World Autism Awareness Day – whether we have a diagnosis or not (which can be helpful or not), we are all individuals and one response or label does not fit all.   World Autism Awareness Day is a day to celebrate us all – especially those that are ‘different’ and find it more difficult to communicate with others in ways we expect or understand.   The popular term ‘neurotypical’ is stating that there is a ‘typical’ way that we interact with others or not. In reality all of us find interaction difficult at times, and can be supported in so […] - [Challenging Behaviour - A balanced brain means a pro social mind](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/challenging-behaviour-a-balanced-brain-means-a-pro-social-mind/): Challenging Behaviour – how does the outdoors promote a balanced brain? This was a question put to me on a play structures course last weekend. I had been talking about challenging behaviour and the way ‘movement and making’ can help people of all ages regulate behaviour. So to the question. First what do I mean by balanced brain? I was working with a youngster this autumn, Jordan, who, providing he was succeeding with a task, was engaged and controlled…he had a penchant for sawing and took great pleasure in making clean cuts. However as soon as it got hard or […] - [Spirituality, mental health, wellbeing](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/spirituality-mental-health-wellbeing/): Spirituality, mental health, wellbeing Written by Marina Robb (Director Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC) Spirituality is the innate aspect of being human. We have a natural capacity to be spiritual. The search for meaning and purpose in life is a central pillar of spirituality. The UK school curriculum aims to “Promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, physical development of pupils at school and of society.” (Section 351 of the Education Act 1996) Many of us who are practitioners who work with children, young people and adults, approach human development from a holistic perspective, with spiritual development being a key ingredient. […] - [International Women's Day 2019](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/international-womens-day-2019/): International Women’s Day 2019 –  Celebrating women and our internal connection to nature’s cycles I am delighted to be celebrating International Women’s Day on 8th March 2019! I will be going up to London on March 9th to the WOW (Women of the World) festival to spend the day with men and women, to be part of a global movement that believes a gender equal world is possible and desirable through empowering women and girls. Particularly excited to listen to Naomi Klein, a renowned activist and writer, who in 2016 was awarded Australia’s prestigious Sydney Peace Prize, for ‘inspiring us to […] - [Forest School in an urban environment – how can it work?](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-in-an-urban-environment-how-can-it-work/): At Circle of Life Rediscovery, we run our Forest School Training Level 3 from a beautiful, mixed broadleaf woodland in the heart of the Sussex countryside. In this environment, it is so easy for our trainees to understand the ethos and principles of Forest School, to see how child-led learning can take place, the resources that are available and the importance of nature connection, they can feel it just by being here. In a woodland environment there is so much stimulus. To our  trainees, it is clear to see how the children can explore and lead their own learning. There […] - [World Thinking Day - Civil Rights, Women’s Rights, Earth Right’s and Child’s Rights](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/world-thinking-day-civil-rights-womens-rights-earth-rights-and-childs-rights/): World Thinking Day – Civil Rights, Women’s Rights, Earth Right’s and Child’s Rights – what do they all have in common? On World Thinking Day, I have been thinking about how I have always been fascinated by how change happens. It was only in 1965 that the first Race Relations Act came into law, when at last, it was illegal to discriminate against somebody because of the colour of their skin. Our western mind-set supported the notion of superiority, if your colour was white. Many of us have followed the story of the Civil Right’s movement in the US, and […] - [Neuroscience of Early Years: Attachment and Sensory Enrichment](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/neuroscience-of-early-years-attachment-and-sensory-enrichment/): Neuroscience of Early Years Neuroscience of Early Years – here’s a little thought experiment. Imagine you have been asleep in a warm and comfortable snug place .… a feeling of such safety encompasses you…  but … you cannot remain there … you are being forced out. It is inevitable you have to face a tunnel which leads to something never encountered before … bright light …. unmuffled sounds which resonate in your head …. and an almighty gasp leads to you to make the loudest noise … you scream … you cannot stop screaming … then a familiar sound and […] - [Nature Pedagogy – the teaching of nature within a nature-centric worldview.](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/nature-pedagogy-the-teaching-of-nature-within-a-nature-centric-worldview/): Nature Pedagogy Whilst the use of the terminology ‘nature pedagogy’ may appear relatively new, developing a deep nature connection and understanding how our needs and interests can be met successfully though nature to provide a meaningful contribution to our lives, is our most ancient and biologically responsive blueprint. As a teacher we often use this word ‘pedagogy’.  Simply stated, it is the method and practice of teaching.  It involves understanding the learner’s needs, their interests and providing relevant experiences that our meaningful.   Our modern culture is very disconnected from nature.  Our rational approach to this inconceivably complex and successful […] - [Therapeutic Play: Connecting with Nature helps heal adverse childhood relationships.](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/therapeutic-play-connecting-with-nature-helps-heal-adverse-childhood-relationships/): Therapeutic Play & Nature Connection Connecting with Nature helps heal adverse childhood relationships. For over 20 years I have witnessed the power of nature, therapeutic play and safe space to heal young people with challenging behaviour.  These have included ‘targeted’ groups of young people, some at risk of early pregnancy, others with violent behaviour from pupil referral units, children and young people with mental health difficulties. All these programmes, days and camps have taken place in a natural setting and were held by experienced practitioners.   The combination of a natural setting with competent adults is a perfect combination for connection […] - [First by the heart before understood by the mind – Ecopsychology, environmental and art therapy in practice.](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/first-by-the-heart-before-understood-by-the-mind-ecopsychology-environmental-and-art-therapy-in-practice/): Ecopsychology, Environmental and Art Therapy in practice. We are really looking forward to Ian Siddons Heginworth coming to run a 2 day workshop for us in March ‘Exploring the Natural World and the Feeling Self – Alchemical Ash’, an ecopsychology and practical therapeutic training.  Ian is a highly experienced and creative practitioner who is both insightful and accessible. Please sign up to our newsletter here to receive future updates about our courses and trainings. I have owned his book ‘Environmental Arts therapy and the Tree of Life’ for many years, and am forever impressed by the depth and breadth of […] - [Forest School Training Level 3 - why train to be a leader?](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-training-level-3-why-train-to-be-a-leader/): Forest School Training Level 3 A recent Facebook post asked if you can run a Forest School programme without completing the Forest School Training Level 3. The short answer is, you don’t need qualifications to take people outdoors, nor to necessarily offer great learning and development practice. If you are a parent, you like all of us have a ‘duty of care’ to young people and when you work with other people’s children, you need to abide by Health and Safety law and insurance requirements. Why does anyone study? Hopefully to improve themselves, and learn how to be better at what […] - [The Importance and Benefits of Nature to our Lives](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-importance-and-benefits-of-nature-to-our-lives/): The Importance and Benefits of Nature to our Lives If you are ever in doubt about the importance of and the benefits of nature to our lives, download the latest ‘Living Planet Report 2018’. The Children’s Fire - [The Adventures of Pumpkin Patch Nursery - Outdoor Classroom Day 2018](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-adventures-of-pumpkin-patch-nursery-outdoor-classroom-day-2018/): Outdoor Classroom Day – 1st November 2018 To celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day 2018 we wanted to share the adventures of a local nursery group, who come each week to do Forest School at our beautiful woodland site in East Sussex. “Once upon a time there was a very brave and adventurous group of children who wanted to go and have fun in the forest. They travelled on a bus for a very long time before arriving at the gate to the woods. They found their way in to the woods by following brightly coloured flags, sometimes they ran from flag […] - [Marina Robb for Inspiring Advocate!](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/marina-robb-for-inspiring-advocate/): Marina Robb, Circle of Life Rediscovery Director, nominated for National Education Award! Marina Robb, Director of Circle of Life Rediscovery, has been nominated for a prestigious National Education Award in recognition for her commitment and passion for learning outside the classroom. Marina now faces a public vote to find out if she will take home the title of Inspiring Advocate at the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom Awards in November 2018. Marina has worked for over 30 years co-developing and offering highly beneficial nature-centred learning and therapeutic experiences for young people, adults and families in Sussex. Her programmes draw on the woodland […] - [Working with Nature to Support our Mental Health](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/working-with-nature-to-support-our-mental-health/): World Mental Health Day 2018 It is perhaps normal to think of our physical health. If you hurt your arm, you will happily share that information.  However if your mental health is suffering, it is harder to be comfortable to share that you are feeling stressed, anxious, and even harder to get to a point where you may need to seek more help. As a culture, we are particularly bad at talking about our feelings, what educationalists would call our emotional literacy.   Many schools across the UK do have programmes to help young people communicate what they are feeling, yet […] - [Ideas for Outdoor Maths, by Juliet Robertson](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/ideas-for-outdoor-maths-by-juliet-robertson/): 6 ideas for using syringes in a mathematical way outside – explore outdoor maths. Blog By Juliet Robertson, Creative Star Learning Ltd. I’ve always used syringes for water play, mark making, as air pumps in technology projects and for having fun in the snow. I’ve always chosen the biggest syringes I could find – 100ml ones.   But this set, a present from a friend, fuelled the mathematical fire within me. Have a close look at the sizes and see what you notice – this is just the sort of thing to ask older primary aged children. Can you see: […] - [Danza de la Luna with Abuelita Tonalmitl - Women's Time Together](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/danza-de-la-luna-with-abuelita-tonalmitl-womens-time-together/): Abuelita Tonalmitl Bienvenido! CLR in partnership with UK Moon Dance (Danza de la luna), Eleanor Sara Cihuaoctoquiani welcomed a Mexican Elder and companions to our Forest Haven in East Sussex! We really value learning from other people and cultures, and couldn’t turn down the opportunity to have a day with a Female leader and ceremonialist, who for last 25 years has been offering ‘The Moon Dance’ in Mexico. This is an ancient ceremony, where women would gather at a particular full moon, pray together, sit in circle, dance in circle under the moon.  The ceremony requires the participants to fast […] - [Get Real. Get Messy. Get Maths. Get Outdoors.](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/get-real-get-messy-get-maths-get-outdoors/): Outdoors Maths with Juliet Robertson. There are many reasons why maths is a core part of the curriculum worldwide. It provides us with skills and knowledge that can be used in our daily lives. From the moment we wake up, we are constantly estimating, problem-solving and making quick judgements about quantities and amounts. For example, you may need to check you have the exact change for a bus or wonder if you can still fit into your trousers after several days of a festive celebration.   To help you think and plan maths experiences outdoors here are some practical suggestions: […] - [Crowdfunding for The Woodland Project](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/crowdfunding-for-the-woodland-project/): We need your help for our Crowdfunding campaign! Please help us to reach our target – The Woodland Project funds woodland-based days for families with a child with severe learning disabilities and teenagers with mental health difficulties. We are now Crowdfunding to support the future of the Project.   The Woodland Project in East Sussex offers days out in nature for families who have a child with a severe physical or learning disability, families who have a child experiencing mental health issues and 11-18 year olds who are accessing mental health services. The Woodland Project allows these families to spend quality time […] - [Forest School - A Day in the Life](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-a-day-in-the-life/): A day in the life of pumpkin patch nursery forest school   The children arrive for forest school all bundled up in waterproofs and wellies, eager to get out and splash in the puddles! We start our day rolling out our logs to sit on and collecting sticks to make a fire. As gather our sticks we sing our fire songs and set our boundaries whilst thinking about the day ahead.   Today at forest school we are making miniature gardens at the base of trees and in special secret places. We find sticks for trees and moss for paths and […] - [Earth Consciousness: empowering our action in solidarity with life](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/earth-consciousness-empowering-our-action-in-solidarity-with-life/): We at Circle of Life Rediscovery are happy to be working in partnership with Ecodharma in Spain. Ecoharma honours the web of life drawing on Buddhist Dharma and emerging ecological paradigms of our time. Circle of Life Rediscovery’s vision is to transform education, health and family life through nature. This partnership enables us to be support mutually beneficial aims and to reach out to a wider audience. Together, we successfully won a European-based Erasmus grant to pay for free participation on a number of trainings that will support personal development and our future work. Marina Robb, Director of Circle of […] - [Outdoor Learning - A Case Study by Juliet Robertson](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/outdoor-learning-a-case-study-by-juliet-robertson/): Outdoor Learning at St Geradine Primary School One year ago Juliet Robertson spent two mornings working with a small group of teachers at St Geradine’s Primary School in Lossiemouth. The Depute Head, Fiona Stevenson, who was leading the outdoor learning improvements, wrote the report below, with one of the class teachers, Laura McGurke, for their local authority newsletter. St Geradine School in Lossiemouth was delighted to receive £3000 from the Innovation Fund to support their work in developing outdoor learning. Their aims were: To develop outdoor learning within and across their school in order that it is embedded within the curriculum […] - [Behaviour - who is it challenging?](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/behaviour-who-is-it-challenging/): Behaviour – who is it challenging? By Laura Kennedy I always thoroughly enjoy spending time with my Forest School family and have been blessed to once again join in supportive community, this time at the beautiful Crann Óg Eco Farm outside Gort, Co Galway.  Twelve Forest School Leaders from all over Ireland gathered together to deepen our connection to our work in the woods and to explore Working with Challenging Behaviour in the Outdoors.  Our facilitator, Jon Cree, chair of the UK Forest School Association, guided us expertly and carefully along the path of what was at times a challenging […] - [Woodland based Awards on International Day of Forests!](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/woodland-based-awards-on-international-day-of-forests/): Woodland awards and qualifications for your pupils On International Day of Forests we wanted to share details of our woodland-based and outdoor awards, enabling your students to gain valuable qualifications!       The John Muir Award – suitable for years 5, 6 and above The John Muir Award is a National Conservation Award and can be achieved at Discovery Level either as series of day visits or 4 consecutive days.   The award is suitable for pupils from upper Key stage 2 onwards, and gives students the opportunity to connect with, enjoy and care for a wild place through […] - [International Day Of Happiness](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/international-day-of-happiness/): On International Day Of Happiness we celebrate….   A year ago today we launched The Woodland Project campaign to gain valuable funding from The National Lottery. Nine months on, after winning the funds, we are pleased to let you know on International Day Of Happiness, how the Project has been going and what we have achieved!     What makes us happy… Since July 2018, the funding has enabled us to run the following days: 13 FISS Family Days 4 CAMHS Family Days 3 Staff Training Days 10 Parent Taster Days 9 Teenage Woodland Days 1 Teenage Woodland Camp 1 […] - [Valentine's Day in the Woods](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/valentines-day-in-the-woods/): A Parent’s View – We loved it! A friend had recommended the Circle of Life Rediscovery Family Wild Day Out to me but I didn’t think it would be ‘our thing’. Whilst wondering what I was going to do over a rainy half term week and how to keep two energetic girls entertained, I thought – why not? - [Fired Up February! Teenage Woodland Programme Update](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/fired-up-february-teenage-woodland-programme-update/): February’s session of the Teenage Woodland Programme saw an eclectic mix of handy craft, skills and pizza fired straight from the hand built oven itself.   During the day there was the usual building of fires which time after time provides a great sense of teamwork amongst the group and in turn strengthens the relationships between the participants on the teenage woodland programme. Warmth is such a basic human need and so by working with each other to create that, it becomes even more meaningful.   Of course then made all the more tastier when creating ones own pizza with […] - [Forest School and Therapeutic Play](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-and-therapeutic-play/): A creative approach to managing difficult behaviour – Forest School and Therapeutic Play Emotional insecurity can prevent children from positive participation in activities and relationships. Children often use unacceptable behaviour as the way of coping with negative feelings. Forest Play recognises that these children require a more therapeutic approach to enable them to calm anxiety and fully engage in forest school. Join our two day CPD course on 20th & 21st March 2018 to learn new creative strategies to help manage difficult behaviour and help young people enjoy all the benefits of forest school. This course is suitable for forest school leaders […] - [Why Teach Literacy Outside?](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/why-teach-literacy-outside/): Here are ten reasons to get outside and teach literacy! By Juliet Robertson, Creative STAR Learning. Recently I was asked to think about why I teach literacy outside. Whilst there is a lot of focus on early years and literacy, the value of reading, writing, talking and listening outside for children and young people of all ages is significant. Here’s 10 off-the-cuff reasons I said… 1. It makes the learning and teaching of spelling and grammar fun, relevant and interesting. 2. Children enjoy making miniature worlds which then become the scene for a story. They can sculpt and shape their […] - [January’s New Beginnings - The Teenage Programme](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/januarys-new-beginnings-the-teenage-programme/): Woodland Project Teenage Programme – Windchill & Chocolate Muffins By Emma Thorne CAMHS Peer Trainer Happy New Year and a great big hello to 2018! January saw in the fourth Teenage Programme Woodland Day of the current Woodland Programme and it was certainly a chilly one with a ‘refreshing’ breeze flowing through the camp. Though despite the cold (which a roaring fire always helps to rectify) we had the weather on our side and were free from the rain – woo hoo! Although wellie boots remain a necessity, of course. Connection & Friendships We had a big ol’ group of participants […] - [The 12 days of (an alternative) Christmas](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-12-days-of-an-alternative-christmas/): Christmas doesn’t need to cost the Earth Are you looking for inspiration to do Christmas a little differently this year? Here is our ‘alternative’ guide to ethical and environmentally-minded Christmas presents! How about looking at gifts that will last, choose quality over quantity. Are there products that will benefit people worse off than ourselves? Choose companies that treat employees in the supply chain well and look after our oceans, trees and wildlife. Choose wisely, Christmas doesn’t need to cost the Earth. On the First day of Christmas my true love gave to me… 1. An amazingly useful book ‘Learning with […] - [The John Muir Award: A Case Study](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-john-muir-award-a-case-study/): What is the John Muir Award? The John Muir Award is a national environmental award that encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places through a structured yet adaptable scheme. The Award isn’t competitive but should challenge each participant. It encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment, in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration. The Award is open to all, and is the educational initiative of the John Muir Trust. To find out more, please click here. What does the Award involve? The John Muir Award has 4 challenges for students, which are […] - [Forest School Training in East Sussex.](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-training-in-east-sussex/): Marina Robb becomes a Forest School Association Endorsed Trainer! In January 2018, the Forest School Association (FSA) – the UK’s professional body and voice for all things Forest School – launched a new quality assurance scheme for Forest School Trainers. The FSA Trainer’s Quality Assurance Scheme is based on a new set of ‘Forest School community’ agreed professional standards.  Marina Robb from Circle of Life Rediscovery has been a successful applicant and has been added to a publicly accessible map on the FSA’s website. This is an important development for individuals, schools and settings that are trying to identify a […] - [Teenage Woodland Day, October 2017](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/teenage-woodland-day-october-2017/): Toffee Apples and Mythical Creatures October 23rd saw in the first session of the Teenage Woodland Programme. The new woodland season, which has been kindly funded by The People’s Projects in association with The Big Lottery Fund and ITV, will run from October 2017 to June 2018. You can read about the full Programme here. It’s exciting to begin the Teenage Woodland Programme when the woodland is in such a great period of change. The leaves have turned from vivid green to burnt orange, mushrooms and toadstools strewn across the woodland floor and in the air, the smell that Autumn […] - [Make it ‘Outdoor Classroom Day’ every day!](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/make-it-outdoor-classroom-day-every-day/): To help inspire you to get your class outside this Autumn, we have collected some simple ideas to use the natural resources around you for outdoor learning. - [Our Teenage Woodland Programme, by Emma Thorne](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/our-teenage-woodland-programme-by-emma-thorne/): Grab your wellington boots, gather the kindling, and have those marshmallows toasting at the ready. Why I hear you say? Because the Teenage Woodland Days are back and I for one cannot wait. At the beginning of 2017 Circle of Life Rediscovery in partnership with East Sussex CAMHS (Discovery College) successfully secured a grant from ITV’s The People’s Projects. This well earnt money will be used to fund the upcoming Teenage Woodland Days, as well CLR/CAMHS-LD/FISS Family days. As a CAMHS Peer Trainer I feel very excited about the forthcoming project, particularly as I had such close involvement in spreading […] - [A Day in the Life of a Wild Thing!](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-wild-thing/): We meet at the car park, with our packed lunches and everyone is excited and maybe a bit nervous? I wonder what we will be doing today? We wave goodbye to our families and disappear down the track, into the woods to find the Wild Things basecamp and begin the day’s adventures. At basecamp we are shown around, we find out there is a toilet (phew!) and play some games to learn each other’s names. Then we mix up some natural materials to make paint (and a bit of snazzaroo) and create some tribal face paint – now we are […] - [Why overnight camps and residentials are so important!](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/why-overnight-camps-and-residentials-are-so-important/): The Importance of Residential Camps. More and more research is coming to light to support what we in the environmental world have always asserted – being outdoors is good for you and so are residential camps! This means not only are children able to be more active by being outside, they are also able to learn more freely, engage more readily and be inspired, encouraged, challenged and therefore improve their confidence and self-esteem. These positive effects are amplified even more when it comes to a residential camp. “I slept alone in a shelter that I had made, I never thought […] - [Outdoor Learning - A Win Win Situation](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/outdoor-learning-a-win-win-situation/): Most of us know that spending hours and hours in front of screens, bombarded by emails and message notifications causes us stress.  Humans are not surprisingly more stressed that we have ever been.  It’s subtle and eats away at our well-being.  Our world with all it’s current technological achievements has at the same time adopted dopamine-filled technology to hook us in to screen life. It’s necessary to know and articulate what we are trying to achieve as educators.  In business the mission statement drives the business and it’s value’s forward.  Many of us educators have a good sense of what […] - [The Woodland Project wins grant from The Peoples Projects!](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-woodland-project-wins-grant-from-the-peoples-projects/): Hope for the future – The Woodland Project wins grant from The Peoples Projects! The Woodland Project in East Sussex offers days out in the woodlands for children and young people with physical and learning disabilities, their families and siblings. The project was one of five projects in the Meridian East region shortlisted by The Peoples Projects to be in the running to win a grant of up to £50,000 and it was announced on Thursday 6th April that The Woodland Project had been successful in winning the funds! Marina Robb, Director of Circle of Life Rediscovery said “We are […] - [Jon Cree - Mill Woods, A Place for Play and Deep Learning](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/jon-cree-mill-woods-a-place-for-play-and-deep-learning/): Jon Cree – Mill Woods, A Place for Play and Deep Learning Late winter 2017 around the time of imbolc, as we emerged into the lengthening days, Jon Cree joined us in the woods to facilitate two training days on Story and Play Structures: “My initial reticence of working with fairly large groups soon evaporated into the soil, with the rain, when I got to the site (I know that sounds a contradiction but illustrates well the circles in time we all experience through the seasons). Greeted by the smiles and warmth of Marina and Mark, the fire, chestnuts, oaks, […] - [The language of the birds](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-language-of-the-birds/): A way to live life more fully.  Do you feel fully alive and awake to all the joy and beauty that surrounds you every day? Do you wake up and say “wow” what a gift to have another day here upon this beautiful earth? Do you feel the full life of all the beings around you? Do you understand your place in that? Do you see that life in the children? How would it feel to live this way every day…? What if there was a way to help expand our senses to levels of awareness in the world that […] - [The Woodland Project needs your help!](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-woodland-project-needs-your-help/): Please VOTE for The Woodland Project. Dear Friends, We have been waiting for a few months, keeping quiet about something really important to me, our organisation and the families and young people we work with. We have the incredible opportunity over the next two weeks to secure funding for a year with your help!  We have been shortlisted as one of 5 finalists for the ITV People’s Project  –  this is up to you, the public, to VOTE.   There are so many worthy projects but I want to tell you why we think want you to make a little effort […] - [Woodland Tales](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/woodland-tales/): The Woodland Wanderer Returns… The woodland wanderer has returned with a brand new blog post. The last time I wrote for Circle of Life Rediscovery was way back in 2014. Fast forward into 2017 and I am back for more blogging, capturing the involvement and adventures between CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and CLR. Oh, but there’s a twist. When I was last blogging for CLR I was a CAMHS participant on the woodland days, whereas now I’m a Peer Mentor for CAMHS. Meaning, that instead of directly participating, I am now supporting children and young people to […] - [World Book Day!](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/world-book-day/): World Book Day is a great opportunity to revisit your favourite book, share it with friends and find out about new and inspiring books to read. In this vein, we think you should Drop Everything And Read ‘Learning with Nature’ by Marina Robb, Victoria Mew and Anna Richardson. Learning with Nature is a must-have resource for families, schools, youth groups and anyone working with children and wishing to engage with nature and the outdoors. The book is full of fun activities and games to get your children outdoors, to explore, have fun, make things and learn about nature. Buy the […] - [Fire Quest - Stories from the Fire](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/fire-quest-stories-from-the-fire/): Fire Quest – Stories from the Fire In September 2016 we embarked on a weekend of Sacred Fire & Fire Quest with both adults and young people coming together to undergo a Rite of Passage. As a culture we have all but lost our traditional ways to mark transitions and to support us to move to another stage of life and relationship to the natural world. In 2017 we look forward to welcoming Salvatore Gencarelle from the Helpers Mentoring Society to share teachings and offer immersions through the ‘Living Fire Course’ – a four part training throughout the year commencing […] - [Forest School Training in Ireland!](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-training-in-ireland/): Circle of Life Training in association with Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC offers a Level 3 Forest School Programme Leadership. We are delighted to be working in partnership with Earth Force Education to bring our ground breaking Forest School Leadership training to Ireland. Who is the training designed for? This Level 3 Training is designed for professionals already working with young people who wish to establish and deliver a Forest School/Environmental Education programme. It is appropriate for those over the age of 21 years with relevant qualifications including teachers, youth workers, playworkers, rangers, ecologists or teaching assistants with experience of working […] - [China](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/china/):                                         - [The Web of Life](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-web-of-life/): I remember many years ago reading ‘Trees are actually alive”. For me it led to a shift in awareness. I knew that trees are biologically alive, but this felt different. I still feel wonder and awe knowing that some trees suck up hundreds of gallons of water per day, transforming sunlight into sugars, and that they can regrow limbs! I couldn’t imagine a world without trees.   It is incredible that trees are hooked up by their roots to other trees through a network of mycelium! This cooperative web of plants and trees support the fungi with food and in […] - [The Great Outdoors](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/the-great-outdoors/): One great book and five great reasons to teach core curriculum subjects Outside the Classroom. Learning with Nature is aimed at inspiring and supporting adults to get outdoors with young people aged 3 to 16 years old. “This book offers a chance to the youth of today and the nature of tomorrow. It has a wealth of structured, tried and tested projects, ideas and games all designed to allow children to breathe fresh air and engage personally with a real world where their minds and bodies can develop and bloom, burst into life and inspire them to love life.”  Chris Packham, […] - [Forest School Training with Circle of Life Rediscovery](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/blog/forest-school-training-with-circle-of-life-rediscovery/): Open College Network West Midlands, Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders At Circle of Life Rediscovery, our Forest School Training Level 3 course combines key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play including wild, free and therapeutic play.   Who are the trainers? Our training team includes Marina Robb, Mark Lloyd and Anna Richardson who are all qualified Forest School Leaders with backgrounds in teaching, nature connection and woodland management. 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This course is aimed at any educator who feels they want to engage and work with students in the outdoors who may be reluctant learners (of any age). Date: 22nd, 23rd, 24th October 2026 Day 1: 9.00am - 4.00pm Day 2: 9.00am - 4.00pm Day 3: 9.00am - 4.00pm This course takes place at our stunning woodland site located at Mill Woods, near Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6BP This is a Level 3 ITC First Accredited Course Cost: £325 for the 3-day course £58 optional extra fee for the accreditation - [FREE WEBINAR: Cultivating Wellbeing through Permaculture – Education and Health in Harmony](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/free-webinar-permaculture/): register for your free webinar here: https://circleofliferediscovery.com/calendar/ - [Permaculture for Health Practitioners Course September 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/permaculture-for-health-practitioners-september-2026/): This course introduces permaculture design as a practical and inspiring approach to support your practice by creating nature-inspired, beautiful, diverse, sensory spaces with Lusi Alderslowe and Lexington Love. Date: Monday 14th September 2026     - [Engaging Children in Permaculture Course September 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/engaging-children-in-permaculture-sept-2026/): A two-day course with Lusi Alderslowe and Lexington Love. Learn how to engage children in permaculture during this inspirational, playful course which integrates wellbeing, creativity, science and maths. Date: Saturday 12th September 2026 and Sunday 13th September 2026     - [The Power of Connection with Jon Cree and Madelanne Rust-D’eye October 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/the-power-of-connection-october-2026/): This new two-day course will explore ways to address stress and anxiety through personal stories and nervous system attunement with one another and the natural community. With Jon Cree and Madelanne Rust-D’eye Date: Saturday October 3rd and Sunday 4th 2026     - [Earthwalks February 2027](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/earthwalks-february-2027/): Learn how to plan and deliver your own ‘Earthwalk’. Because ‘Earthwalks’ Foster feelings of joy, kinship, reverence and love for the natural world. “A light, refreshing touch of nature that focuses on reawakening individual senses and sharpening perceptions in the natural world.” Earth education helps people of all ages live more harmoniously and joyously with the natural world. Date: 20th February 2027 Times: 9.30am – 4.00pm - [Nature as a Guide in Times of Change. 5-Day Residential with Rebecca Wildbear June 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-as-guide-in-times-of-change-june-2026/): A 5-day soulful nature immersion for those standing at life’s thresholds with Rebecca Wildbear.  Sunday 21 June (arrival 1–2 pm) – Thursday 25 June (finish 12–1 pm) Format: 4 nights / 5 days  Secure your place with a £200 deposit. Full payment due via bank transfer 60 days before the experience start date. If you require a custom invoice with a PO number, please book as normal, but select direct bank transfer as your payment option, then enter the PO number in the box shown. If you require a payment plan, please email bookings@circleofliferediscovery.com to discuss spreading the cost into 3 payments. A £200 deposit is required to secure your place on the training. This can be booked as normal via our website. - [The Soul of Belonging. One-Day Experiential Workshop with Rebecca Wildbear June 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/the-soul-of-belonging-june-2026/): Step into a day of guided nature practices, deep imagination journeys, and reflective dialogue. This one-day experiential workshop invites you to sense and communicate with the more-than-human world, rekindling your connection with land and self. Led by soul guide Rebecca Wildbear.  One-Day Workshop Saturday 20th June, 10am–6pm - [Forest School & Paediatric First Aid Course May 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-first-aid-course-may-2026/): 16 Hour Forest School and Pediatric First Aid Course, delivered by ELST. Forest School First Aid is a specific discipline in Emergency Care because it presents the first aider with the unique situation of prolonged care of a patient in a remote setting before medical care can be provided. Also, and more importantly, as much as the first aid provisions are similar with children, they have the ability to deteriorate rapidly. In this situation, the emergency medical services may be difficult to obtain or delayed. Therefore, in light of this, a number of different skills and considerations are required compared to the urban setting. The knowledge required to provide life-saving skills should be made as simple as possible, to allow you to work as best as possible in a stressful situation. Our Forest School First Aid does exactly that! Included in this course are both adult and paediatric First Aid skills and knowledge. Our course is approved by the First Aid Industry Body. Dates: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 2026 Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm (may end earlier depending on the day) - [Forest School Training Level 3 November 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-november-2026/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Additional online resources included: Access to The Outdoor Teacher’s Forest School Activities Online Training Course taught by Circle of Life Rediscovery founder, author, and trainer Marina Robb. This includes: 100 videos and resources and step-by-step instructions A bumper pack of additional inspiring activities and ideas to use in your forest school sessions Core nature and forest skills underpinned by safe and person-led practice   Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. If you require a custom invoice with a PO number, please book as normal, but select direct bank transfer as your payment option, then enter the PO number in the box shown. If you require a payment plan, please email bookings@circleofliferediscovery.com to discuss spreading the cost into 3 payments. A £200 deposit is required to secure your place on the training. This can be booked as normal via our website.  - [Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists and GPs June 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-based-training-for-psychiatrists-and-gps-june-2026/): Nature connection is a powerful therapeutic tool for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. This experiential training brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups of all ages. Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists and GPs provides you with the skills to take your practice into the natural environment. Dates and Times: 18th and 19th June 2026 9.30am - 5.00pm. - [Cooking on a fire March 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/cooking-on-a-fire-march-2026/): A one-day cooking on a fire workshop for Forest School leaders and other outdoor professionals who want to increase their confidence with campfire cooking and move away from dampers and marshmallows. 21st March 2026 Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Our woodland site, off Park Lane, near Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6BP - [Forest School Development Day October 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-development-day-october-2025/): Our intention here is to bring Forest School and Outdoor Practitioners together, practice and refresh our skills, share up-to-date thinking and offer a variety of seasonal activities,  as well as a good dose of Circle of Life Rediscovery Magic! We will include: 1. Refreshing and Practising Core Forest School Skills 2. Seasonal cooking or plant-based medicine, cream or activity 3. Time to think about up-to-date practice and theory 4. Time to consider common issues that may arise Date: Saturday 11th October 2025 Times: 09.30am – 3.30pm - [Forest School & Paediatric First Aid Course February 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-first-aid-course-feb-2026/): 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course, delivered by ELST. Forest School First Aid is a specific discipline in Emergency Care because it presents the first aider with the unique situation of prolonged care of a patient in a remote setting before medical care can be provided. Also, and more importantly, as much as the first aid provisions are similar with children, they have the ability to deteriorate rapidly. In this situation, the emergency medical services may be difficult to obtain or delayed. Therefore, in light of this, a number of different skills and considerations are required compared to the urban setting. The knowledge required to provide life saving skills should be made as simple as possible, to allow you to work as best as possible in a stressful situation. Our Forest School First Aid does exactly that! Included in this course are both adult and paediatric First Aid skills and knowledge. Our course is approved by the First Aid Industry Body. Dates: 7th and 8th February 2026 Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm (may end earlier depending on the day) - [Forest School Training Level 3 March 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-march-2026/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Additional online resources included: Access to The Outdoor Teacher’s Forest School Activities Online Training Course taught by Circle of Life Rediscovery founder, author, and trainer Marina Robb. This includes: 100 videos and resources and step-by-step instructions A bumper pack of additional inspiring activities and ideas to use in your forest school sessions Core nature and forest skills underpinned by safe and person-led practice   Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. If you require a custom invoice with a PO number, please book as normal, but select direct bank transfer as your payment option, then enter the PO number in the box shown. If you require a payment plan, please email bookings@circleofliferediscovery.com to discuss spreading the cost into 3 payments. A £200 deposit is required to secure your place on the training. This can be booked as normal via our website.  - [Certificate in Nature-based Practice June 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/certificate-in-nature-based-practice-june-2026/): Learn the knowledge and skills to take your educational and therapeutic practice outdoors. Nature-based practice empowers teachers and health and social care professionals to apply nature-based practice to educational and therapeutic settings. You'll learn a therapeutic nature-based model that meets your clients' whole health: their mind, body, social and environmental relationships. This experiential training supported by online materials, brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups. Pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [ITC First Accreditation for the Certificate in Nature-based Practice June 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/itc-first-accreditation-for-the-certificate-in-nature-based-practice-june-2026/): Get your training accredited by the awarding body ITC First. Please note: This is for the cohort who started training in June 2026 only.  In order to register you with ITC we require you to fill in and sign a registration form. Please look out for additional emails from us with this form.         - [Awakening to the Soul of the World Experiential Program September 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/awakening-sept-2025/): A four-day immersive nature-based retreat in the wild heart of Sussex. This is a deep experiential journey into the unseen, animate world that surrounds and includes us. Through practices rooted in ancient knowing and contemporary nature-based approaches, you'll be invited to open your senses, soften your everyday awareness, and enter into collaboration with the Soul of the World. Dates: Saturday 27th September – Tuesday 30th September Arrival: 2pm 27 th September Closing: 12.30pm Tuesday 30 th - Off-site by 3pm Location: Mill Woods, East Sussex Please arrive 15 minutes before. Sorry no children or dogs - [‘The Lost Words and Spells’ A One Day Workshop with Jon Cree June 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/the-lost-words-and-spells-a-one-day-workshop-with-jon-cree-june-2026/): This day course explores nature through the curriculum using literacy, art and pictures inspired by the book ‘The Lost Words’ and ”The Lost Spells‘ (Jackie Morris and Robert McFarlane, 2017, 2020). Dates: Monday 1st June 2026 Times: 9.00am – 5.00pm Location: Mill Woods, East Sussex Please arrive 15 minutes before. Sorry no children or dogs - [Forest School Development Day September 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-development-and-community-day-sept-2025/): Our intention here is to bring Forest School and Outdoor Practitioners together, practice and refresh our skills, share up to date thinking and offer a variety of seasonal activities,  as well as a good dose of Circle of Life Rediscovery Magic! We will include: 1. Refreshing and Practicing core Forest School Skills 2. Seasonal cooking or plant-based medicine, cream or activity 3. Time to think about up-to-date practice and theory 4. Time to consider common issues that may arise Date: Saturday 6th September 2025 Times: 09.30am – 3.30pm - [Axe Skills Workshop for Women July 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/axe-skills-workshop-for-women-jul-2025/): The aim of this workshop is to learn and practise a few simple techniques to split different kinds of wood safely and confidently using an axe but we will also be looking at alternative methods that might come in handy when teaching the younger ones and working together in teams with Steffi Günther and Circle of Life Rediscovery. - [Roots and Shoots: Herbal Remedy-making February 2026](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/roots-and-shoots-feb-2026/): Herbal remedy-making, foraging and seasonal reflections for early spring with forager and qualified Herbalist Jessie Martelhof. - [Herbal Winter Woodland Wellness November 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/herbal-winter-woodland-wellness-nov-2025/): Join experienced forager and qualified Herbalist Jessie Martelhof for a cosy winter woodland workshop exploring herbal remedies for immune support and winter wellness as well as exploring the season of winter. - [Rough and Weapon Play in the Outdoors September 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/rough-play-september-2025/): Working with the nature play cycle, this workshop will explore the characteristics of play and the value of conflict in play. Play, behaviour and consent are the broader themes. How do we support play through a consent/ needs lens while holding to nature centric values? We will apply theory to our own challenges and real life scenarios. - [ITC First Accreditation for Reframing how to work with Behaviour and Stress in the Outdoors](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/itc-first-accreditation-for-reframing-how-to-work-with-behaviour-and-stress-in-the-outdoors/): Get your training accredited by the awarding body ITC First. In order to register you with ITC we require you to fill in and sign a paper registration form. Please look out for additional emails from us with this form just before the training starts.         - [Reframing how to work with Behaviour and Stress in the Outdoors November 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/reframing-how-to-work-with-behaviour-and-stress-in-the-outdoors-november-2025/): Learn how to work with young people with challenging behaviour, in an outdoor setting, led by Jon Cree. 3-day course with the option of a level 3 accreditation. This course is aimed at any educator who feels they want to engage and work with students in the outdoors who may be reluctant learners (of any age). Date: 13th November – 15th November 2025 Day 1: 9.00am - 4.00pm Day 2: 9.00am - 4.00pm Day 3: 9.00am - 4.00pm This course takes place at our stunning woodland site located at Mill Woods, near Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6BP This is a Level 3 ITC First Accredited Course Cost: £325 for the 3-day course £58 optional extra fee for the accreditation - [ITC First Accreditation for the Certificate in Nature-based Practice June 2025 Group](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/itc-first-accreditation-for-the-certificate-in-nature-based-practice-jun-2025-group/): Get your training accredited by the awarding body ITC First. Please note: This is for the cohort who started training in June 2025 only.  In order to register you with ITC we require you to fill in and sign a registration form. Please look out for additional emails from us with this form.         - [ITC First Accreditation for the Certificate in Nature-based Practice October 2024 Group](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/itc-first-nbtp-oct-2024/): Get your training accredited by the awarding body ITC First. Please note: This is for the cohort who started training in October 2024 only.  In order to register you with ITC we require you to fill in and sign a registration form. Please look out for additional emails from us with this form.         - [Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists and GPs September 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-based-training-for-psychiatrists-sept-2025/): Nature connection is a powerful therapeutic tool for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. This experiential training brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups of all ages. Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists and GPs provides you with the skills to take your practice into the natural environment. Dates and Times: 20th and 21st September, 9.30am - 5.00pm. - [The Outdoor Teacher: Nature Awareness Games Online Training](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/the-outdoor-teacher-nature-awareness-games-online-training/): Learn how to deliver games with clear instructional videos that are a fun way of learning through nature. Lessons include examples of games that can be played with early years, primary and secondary children. Module 8. Find out more here: https://theoutdoorteacher.com/courses/forest-school-games-training/   - [The Outdoor Teacher: Forest School Activities Online Training](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/the-outdoor-teacher-forest-school-activities-online-training/): This course comes with lifetime access, and is designed for teachers and teaching assistants who would like to run Forest School activities with their groups. It is also perfect for Forest School practitioners and other youth leaders who are looking for inspiring activities with step-by-step instructions. The 8 modules have 87 video lessons and 15 downloadable resources, including Risk and Benefits Assessments for each module. It's full of tried and tested activities and games that make learning through nature fun, with activities for early years, primary and secondary children. Find out more here: https://theoutdoorteacher.com/courses/forest-school-activities-online-training/ - [Autumn Foraging 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/autumn-foraging-2025/): Autumn is the time for deep nourishing, building up our stores of nutrients and supporting our immune systems ready for the cold months ahead. Along with the last few wild greens we have such an abundant variety of healing foods and medicines at this time of year. The hedgerows are bursting with berries which are full of wonderful health giving nutrients that support our immune systems as we come into the colder months. Learn how best to preserve these wild medicines for your own health in easy recipes for tonics as well as food items. In the morning we will fill our baskets with berries, maybe nuts and the last of the wild greens, meeting a wide range of plants, learning some basic botany and plant ID features along the way. In the afternoon we will gather around the fire and turn our harvests into a range of delicious food to share and medicines to take home. On this day we will make an immune-boosting glycerite, a herbal syrup with coconut sugar and many more delicious foods to share. Date: Saturday 13th September 2025 Times: 10.00am – 3.30pm - [An Introduction to Ecotherapy: Nature's Path to Wellbeing](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/introduction-to-ecotherapy-may-2025/): Discover the transformative power of nature in this inspiring and experiential workshop led by Marina Robb. Dates Friday 2nd May 2025 Times: 9.30am – 4.00pm Location: Mill Woods, East Sussex Please arrive 15 minutes before. Sorry no children or dogs - [Learning with Nature Book (hand delivery)](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/learning-with-nature-book/): Authors: Marina Robb, Victoria Mew & Anna Richardson Publisher: Green Books A how-to guide to inspiring children through outdoor games and activities with a foreword by Chris Packham Learning with Nature is full of fun activities and games to get your children outdoors, to explore, have fun, make things and learn about nature and help them grow up happy and healthy. A how-to guide to inspiring children through outdoor games and activities. This beautifully designed book is full of creative ideas and information to help children reconnect with nature, with over 100 games and activities for parents, teachers, and youth leaders to get children learning outside. Please be aware that this book will come with free shipping because it will be hand-delivered during your in-person training with Circle of Life Rediscovery. It is not suitable for ordering if you would like your book shipped to you. If you would like your book sooner for for shipping please purchase via The Outdoor Teacher. - [The Essential Guide to Forest School & Nature Pedagogy Book (hand delivery)](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/the-essential-guide-to-forest-school-nature-pedagogy-book/): Authors: Jon Cree & Marina Robb Publisher: Routledge This book is a complete guide to Forest School provision and Nature Pedagogy and it examines the models, methods, worldviews and values that underpin teaching in nature.Jon Cree and Marina Robb show how a robust Nature Pedagogy can support learning, behaviour, and physical and emotional wellbeing, and, importantly, a deeper relationship with the natural world. They offer an overview of what a Forest School programme could look like through the year.The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy provides ‘real-life’ examples from a variety of contexts, sample session plans and detailed guidance on using language, crafting and working with the natural world.Guiding practitioners through planning for a programme, including taking care of a woodland site and preparing all the essential policies and procedures for working with groups and nature, this book is written by dedicated Forest School and nature education experts and is essential reading for settings, schools, youth groups, families and anyone working with children and young people. Please be aware that this book will come with free shipping because it will be hand-delivered during your in-person training with Circle of Life Rediscovery. It is not suitable for ordering if you would like your book shipped to you. If you would like your book sooner or for shipping please purchase via The Outdoor Teacher. - [Forest School First Aid Course June 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-first-aid-course-june-2025/): 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course, delivered by ELST. Forest School First Aid is a specific discipline in Emergency Care because it presents the first aider with the unique situation of prolonged care of a patient in a remote setting before medical care can be provided. Also, and more importantly, as much as the first aid provisions are similar with children, they have the ability to deteriorate rapidly. In this situation, the emergency medical services may be difficult to obtain or delayed. Therefore, in light of this, a number of different skills and considerations are required compared to the urban setting. The knowledge required to provide life saving skills should be made as simple as possible, to allow you to work as best as possible in a stressful situation. Our Forest School First Aid does exactly that! Included in this course are both adult and paediatric First Aid skills and knowledge. Our course is approved by the First Aid Industry Body. Dates: 7th and 8th June 2025 Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm (may end earlier depending on the day) - [Nature-based Games Practitioner Day April 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-based-games-day-april-2025/): Come and play games all day! Marina will bring a rucksack of games for nature connection, teambuilding, sensory immersion, drama, nature awareness, and stalking - to bring us closer to animals, plants, trees and the land.  All the while there will be the chance to develop your outdoor practice through this invisible and fun learning approach. Learn games to share with your group and get a fresh injection of fun for the year. Be ready to feel joy and be inspired!   At our stunning woodland located at Mill Woods, near Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6BP. Date: 26th April 2025 Time: 9.30am – 4pm Please arrive 15 minutes early. Sorry no children or dogs.   - [Certificate in Nature-based Practice June 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/certificate-in-nature-based-practice-june-2025/): Learn the knowledge and skills to take your educational and therapeutic practice outdoors. Nature-based practice empowers teachers and health and social care professionals to apply nature-based practice to educational and therapeutic settings. You'll learn a therapeutic nature-based model that meets your clients' whole health: their mind, body, social and environmental relationships. This experiential training supported by online materials, brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups. Dates and Times Part 1 in the woods: Monday June 30th - Wednesday July 2nd 2025, 9.00am – 5.00pm Webinar 1: Monday 7th July 2025 5.30 - 7.30pm Webinar 2: Monday 14th July 2025 5.30 - 7.30pm Webinar 3: Tuesday 26th August 2025 5.30 - 7.30pm Webinar 4: Monday 8th September 2025  5.30 - 7.30pm Part 2 in the woods: Friday 19th September 2025, 9.00am – 4.00pm Pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Forest School Training Level 3 June 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-jun-2025/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 30 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal.   Additional online resources included: Access to The Outdoor Teacher’s Forest School Activities Online Training Course taught by Circle of Life Rediscovery founder, author, and trainer Marina Robb. This includes: 100 videos and resources and step-by-step instructions A bumper pack of additional inspiring activities and ideas to use in your forest school sessions Core nature and forest skills underpinned by safe and person-led practice   Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Forest School Training Level 3 March 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-march-2025/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 30 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal.   Additional online resources included: Access to The Outdoor Teacher’s Forest School Activities Online Training Course taught by Circle of Life Rediscovery founder, author, and trainer Marina Robb. This includes: 100 videos and resources and step-by-step instructions A bumper pack of additional inspiring activities and ideas to use in your forest school sessions Core nature and forest skills underpinned by safe and person-led practice Dates and Times: Webinar 1: Welcome & Course Overview & Theory Group, Monday 10th March 2025, 5.00pm to 6.30pm Part 1 in the woods: 20th, 21st, 24th & 25th March 2025, 8.30am – 5.00pm Webinar 2: Monday 2nd April 2025, 5.00pm – 7.00pm Webinar 3: Monday 28th April 2025, 5.00pm – 7.00pm Part 2 in the woods: 5th, 6th, 9th & 10th June 2025, 8.30am – 5.00pm Part 3 in the woods/Development Day: Saturday 6th September 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Forest School Development and Community Day October 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-development-day-october-2024/): Our intention here is to bring Forest School and Outdoor Practitioners together, practice and refresh our skills, share up to date thinking and offer a variety of seasonal activities,  as well as a good dose of Circle of Life Rediscovery Magic! We will include: 1. Refreshing and Practicing core Forest School Skills 2. Seasonal cooking or plant-based medicine, cream or activity 3. Time to think about up-to-date practice and theory 4. Time to consider common issues that may arise Date: Saturday 12th October 2024 Times: 09.30am – 3.30pm - [Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists and GPs May 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-based-training-for-psychiatrists-may-2025/): Nature connection is a powerful therapeutic tool for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. This experiential training brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups of all ages. Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists provides you with the skills to take your practice into the natural environment. Dates and Times: 22nd and 23rd May 2025, 9am - 4.30pm. - [Earthwalks February 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/earthwalks-february-2025/): Learn how to plan and deliver your own ‘Earthwalk’. Because ‘Earthwalks’ Foster feelings of joy, kinship, reverence and love for the natural world. “A light, refreshing touch of nature that focuses on reawakening individual senses and sharpening perceptions in the natural world.” Earth education helps people of all ages live more harmoniously and joyously with the natural world. Date: 15th February 2024 Times: 9.30am – 4.00pm - [Earthwalks October 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/earthwalks-october-2024/): Learn how to plan and deliver your own ‘Earthwalk’. Because ‘Earthwalks’ Foster feelings of joy, kinship, reverence and love for the natural world. “A light, refreshing touch of nature that focuses on reawakening individual senses and sharpening perceptions in the natural world.” Earth education helps people of all ages live more harmoniously and joyously with the natural world. Date: 19th October 2024 Times: 9.30am – 5.00pm For February 2025 bookings please see here. - [Reframing how to work with Behaviour and Stress in the Outdoors November 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/reframing-how-to-work-with-behaviour-and-stress-in-the-outdoors-2024/): Learn how to work with young people with challenging behaviour, in an outdoor setting, led by Jon Cree. 3-day course with the option of a level 3 accreditation. This course is aimed at any educator who feels they want to engage and work with students in the outdoors who may be reluctant learners (of any age). Date: Friday 29th November – Sunday 1st December 2024 (3 days) Day 1: 9.00am - 5.00pm Day 2: 9.00am - 5.00pm Day 3: 9.00am - 4.00pm This course takes place at our stunning woodland site located at Mill Woods, near Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6BP This is a Level 3 ITC First Accredited Course Cost: £325 for the 3-day course £58 optional extra fee for the accreditation - [Forest School First Aid Course February 2025](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-first-aid-course-february-2025/): 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course, delivered by ELST. Forest School First Aid is a specific discipline in Emergency Care because it presents the first aider with the unique situation of prolonged care of a patient in a remote setting before medical care can be provided. Also, and more importantly, as much as the first aid provisions are similar with children, they have the ability to deteriorate rapidly. In this situation, the emergency medical services may be difficult to obtain or delayed. Therefore, in light of this, a number of different skills and considerations are required compared to the urban setting. The knowledge required to provide life saving skills should be made as simple as possible, to allow you to work as best as possible in a stressful situation. Our Forest School First Aid does exactly that! Included in this course are both adult and paediatric First Aid skills and knowledge. Our course is approved by the First Aid Industry Body. Dates: 1st & 2nd February 2025 Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm - [Nature Retreat in the Sussex Countryside 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-retreat-sussex/): Spend the day resting, renewing and reconnecting with yourself at our nature day retreat in the heart of the Sussex countryside. Unplug from the busyness of everyday life and feel the full nourishment of spending a day of deep nature connection in our beautiful ancient woodland. Fully immerse yourself into the summer season, with simple craft and ritual, time alone and mindfulness practices. The day will include a delicious, hearty, locally produced lunch and foraged teas. Small, friendly group: only 12 places in total. - [Certificate in Nature-based Practice October 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/certificate-in-nature-based-practice-october-2024/): Learn the knowledge and skills to take your educational and therapeutic practice outdoors. Nature-based practice empowers teachers and health and social care professionals to apply nature-based practice to educational and therapeutic settings. You'll learn a therapeutic nature-based model that meets your clients' whole health: their mind, body, social and environmental relationships. This experiential training supported by online materials, brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups. Dates and Times Part 1 in the woods: Wednesday October 16th – Friday 18th 2024, 9.00am – 5.00pm Webinar 1: Monday October 28th 2024, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Webinar 2: Monday November 11th 2024, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Webinar 3: Monday January 13th 2025, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Webinar 4: Monday January 27th 2025, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Part 2 in the woods: Friday February 14th 2025, 9.00am – 4.00pm Pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Sweet Chestnut Bark Basketry](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/sweet-chestnut-bark-basketry/): Join Mark Lloyd who will explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of harvesting and processing sweet chestnut bark sustainably to make it into a strong and flexible weaving material. We'll then spend a few hours creating some useful and beautiful baskets to take home. Date: Saturday 8th June 2024 Times: 09.30am – 4.00pm - [Forest School Training Level 3 Nov 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-nov-2024/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 30 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal. Dates and Times: Webinar 1: Welcome & Course Overview & Theory Group, Thursday 7th November 2024, 5.00pm to 5.00pm Part 1 in the woods: 14th, 15th, 18th & 19th November 2024, 8.30am – 5.00pm Webinar 2: Monday 25th November 2024, 5.00pm – 7.00pm Webinar 3: Monday 10th February 2025, 5.00pm – 7.00pm Part 2 in the woods: 27th & 28th February, 3rd & 4th March 2025, 8.30am – 5.00pm Part 3 in the woods/Development Day: Saturday 10th May, 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Forest School Development Day June 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-development-day-june-2024/): Our intention here is to bring Forest School and Outdoor Practitioners together, practice and refresh our skills, share up to date thinking and offer a variety of seasonal activities,  as well as a good dose of Circle of Life Rediscovery Magic! We will include: 1. Refreshing and Practicing core Forest School Skills 2. Seasonal cooking or plant-based medicine, cream or activity 3. Time to think about up-to-date practice and theory 4. Time to consider common issues that may arise Date: Saturday 22nd June 2024 Times: 09.30am – 3.30pm - [Forest School First Aid Course June 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-first-aid-course-june-2024/): 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course, delivered by ELST. Forest School First Aid is a specific discipline in Emergency Care because it presents the first aider with the unique situation of prolonged care of a patient in a remote setting before medical care can be provided. Also, and more importantly, as much as the first aid provisions are similar with children, they have the ability to deteriorate rapidly. In this situation, the emergency medical services may be difficult to obtain or delayed. Therefore, in light of this, a number of different skills and considerations are required compared to the urban setting. The knowledge required to provide life saving skills should be made as simple as possible, to allow you to work as best as possible in a stressful situation. Our Forest School First Aid does exactly that! Included in this course are both adult and paediatric First Aid skills and knowledge. Our course is approved by the First Aid Industry Body. Dates: 1st & 2nd June 2024 Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm - [Autumn Foraging 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/autumn-foraging-2024/): Autumn is the time for deep nourishing, building up our stores of nutrients and supporting our immune systems ready for the cold months ahead. Along with the last few wild greens we have such an abundant variety of healing foods and medicines at this time of year. The hedgerows are bursting with berries which are full of wonderful health giving nutrients that support our immune systems as we come into the colder months. Learn how best to preserve these wild medicines for your own health in easy recipes for tonics as well as food items. In the morning we will fill our baskets with berries, maybe nuts and the last of the wild greens, meeting a wide range of plants, learning some basic botany and plant ID features along the way. In the afternoon we will gather around the fire and turn our harvests into a range of delicious food to share and medicines to take home. On this day we will make an immune boosting glycerite, a herbal syrup with coconut sugar and many more delicious foods to share. Date: Saturday 21st September 2024 Times: 10.00am – 3.30pm - [Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists June 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-based-training-for-psychiatrists-june-2024/): Nature connection is a powerful therapeutic tool for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. This experiential training brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups of all ages. Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists provides you with the skills to take your practice into the natural environment. Dates and Times: 1st and 2nd June 2024, 9am - 4.30pm. - [Spring Foraging April 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/spring-foraging-april/): Learn about the wild food and medicine available in abundance during Spring. This season is the peak time for spring greens and early flowers. The sap has risen, and nature’s bountiful early medicine chest is on display. The landscape is full of cleansing and nutritious plants you can use for food and medicines. On the day, we will walk the land in the morning, gather plants, and fill up our baskets. Along the way, you’ll learn introductory botany and plant ID tips as well as the herbal properties of common weeds we see. In the afternoon, we will base ourselves around the fire. Here, you’ll turn your harvests into food to share and potions/tonics to take home. Dates Saturday 20th April 2024 Times: 10.00am – 3.30pm Sorry no children or dogs - [Forest from Seed](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-from-seed/): Explorine the practical considerations of setting up and tending a tree nursery with children and local communities. In partnership with The Children's Forest. Dates: 23rd & 24th November 2023 Time: 10am - 4pm The fee is £80 for the 2 days. - [Forest School Training Level 3 April 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-april-2024/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 30 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal. Dates and Times: Part 1: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2024, Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th April 2024 Part 2: 27th & 28th June, 1st & 2nd July 2024 Part 3/Development day: 7th September 2024 Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Certificate in Nature-based Practice April 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/certificate-in-nature-based-practice-april-2024/): Learn the knowledge and skills to take your educational and therapeutic practice outdoors. Nature-based practice empowers teachers and health and social care professionals to apply nature-based practice to educational and therapeutic settings. You'll learn a therapeutic nature-based model that meets your clients' whole health: their mind, body, social and environmental relationships. This experiential training supported by online materials, brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups. Dates and Times Part 1 in the woods:  April 10th, 11th, 12th 2024, 9.00am – 5.00pm Webinar 1: Monday April 22nd 2024, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Webinar 2: Monday May 13th 2024, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Webinar 3: Monday June 3rd 2024, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Webinar 4: Monday July 1st 2024,  5.30pm to 7.30pm Part 2 in the woods: Saturday 6th July 2024, 9.00am – 4.00pm Pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Forest School Development Day](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-development-day/): Our intention here is to bring Forest School Trainee's together, practice and refresh our skills, share up to date thinking and offer a variety of seasonal activities,  as well as a good dose of Circle of Life Rediscovery Magic! We will include: 1. Refreshing and Practicing core Forest School Skills 2. Seasonal cooking or plant-based medicine, cream or activity 3. Time to think about up-to-date practice and theory 4. Time to consider common issues that may arise Date: Saturday 9th September 2023 Times: 09.30am – 3.30pm - [Forest School First Aid Course February 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-first-aid-course-february-2024/): 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course (ITC Certified), delivered by Silver Fox Training Ltd Why do Forest School First Aid training? The ‘Forest School First Aid’ course is an adaptation of an outdoor first aid course. The emphasis is on the outdoor element and looks at the issues involved when forest school practitioners are further away from help than they would be in an urban setting (ie looking at evacuation, keeping casualties warm, equipment, emergency action plans etc). This course is aimed at first aid in the outdoors for treating 1 year old’s and upwards. Candidates may have to do an additional Paediatric course to cover these workplace requirements. (Please note: some people even have to do a ‘First aid at Work’ course as well, as the school has a need for this cover). We think as Forest school providers, we are making a decision, as an employer would do, having done an assessment of the first aid needs that candidates need to do a specific outdoor first aid course (preferably with a forest school context) whilst they are going through the forest school training. Once signed off as a forest school practitioner and in three years’ time when their first aid certificate runs out then the candidate/school/organisation can make their own decision. Dates: 3rd & 4th February 2024 Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm - [test](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/test/): test - [Autumn Foraging 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/autumn-foraging-2023/): Autumn is the time for deep nourishing, building up our stores of nutrients and supporting our immune systems ready for the cold months ahead. Along with the last few wild greens we have such an abundant variety of healing foods and medicines at this time of year. The hedgerows are bursting with berries which are full of wonderful health giving nutrients that support our immune systems as we come into the colder months. Learn how best to preserve these wild medicines for your own health in easy recipes for tonics as well as food items. In the morning we will fill our baskets with berries, maybe nuts and the last of the wild greens, meeting a wide range of plants, learning some basic botany and plant ID features along the way. In the afternoon we will gather around the fire and turn our harvests into a range of delicious food to share and medicines to take home. On this day we will make an immune boosting glycerite, a herbal syrup with coconut sugar and many more delicious foods to share. Date: Saturday 16th September 2023 Times: 10.00am – 3.30pm - [Earthwalks February 2024](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/earthwalks-2024/): Learn how to plan and deliver your own ‘Earthwalk’. Because ‘Earthwalks’ Foster feelings of joy, kinship, reverence and love for the natural world. “A light, refreshing touch of nature that focuses on reawakening individual senses and sharpening perceptions in the natural world.” Earth education helps people of all ages live more harmoniously and joyously with the natural world. Date: 10th February 2024 Times: 9.30am – 5.00pm - [Spring Foraging](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/spring-foraging/): Learn about the wild food and medicine available in abundance during Spring. This season is the peak time for spring greens and early flowers. The sap has risen, and nature’s bountiful early medicine chest is on display. The landscape is full of cleansing and nutritious plants you can use for food and medicines. On the day, we will walk the land in the morning, gather plants, and fill up our baskets. Along the way, you’ll learn introductory botany and plant ID tips as well as the herbal properties of common weeds we see. In the afternoon, we will base ourselves around the fire. Here, you’ll turn your harvests into food to share and potions/tonics to take home. Dates Saturday 20th May 2023 Times: 10.00am – 3.30pm Sorry no children or dogs - [Forest School Training Level 3 Nov 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-nov-2023/): COURSE FULL - PLEASE EMAIL TO CHECK IF WE HAVE A PLACE FOR YOU. Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 30 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal. Dates and Times: Part 1 in the woods: 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th November 2023 Part 2 in the woods: 29th Feb, 1st, 4th, 5th March 2024 Part 3 in the woods: Saturday 11th May 2024 Plus 3 webinars. Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Forest School Training Level 3 June 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-june-2023/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 25 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal. Dates and Times Part 1 in the woods: 22nd, 23rd, 26th & 27th June 2023 Part 2 in the woods: 21st, 22nd, 25th & 26th September 2023 Part 3 in the woods: Saturday 18th November 2023 Plus 3 webinars. Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Certificate in Nature-based Practice October 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/certificate-in-nature-based-practice-oct-2023/): Learn knowledge and skills to take your educational and therapeutic practice outdoors. Nature-based practice empowers teachers and health and social care professionals to apply nature-based practice to educational and therapeutic settings. You'll learn a therapeutic nature-based model that meets your clients' whole health: their mind, body, social and environmental relationships. This experiential training supported by online materials, brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups. Dates and Times Part 1: 18th - 20th October 2023 Part 2:  9th February 2024 Plus 5 webinars Pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists Sept 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-based-training-for-psychiatrists-sept-2023/): Nature connection is a powerful therapeutic tool for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. This experiential training brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups of all ages. Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists provides you with the skills to take your practice into the natural environment. Dates and Times: 11th & 12th September 2023, 9am - 4.30pm. - [Wild Power, Pride and Prejudice](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/wild-power/): Wild Power Pride and Prejudice This day is about you. And me. And us. And them. People. We are all so diverse and yet there is a deep human desire to connect, to belong, and to be together. We are social beings. We seek out attachments. We meet in groups. We look for community. Have you ever been in a group where you have felt invisible to the facilitator, to your peers, or even to yourself? Have you facilitated a group and worried that you have inadvertently excluded someone, or been concerned that your own social and cultural background limited your capacity to connect with others? Date: 10th  June 2023 Times: 9.30am – 4.30pm - [Four Directions Online Workshop](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/four-directions-workshop/): This ONLINE workshop is a six week program for anyone who wishes to deepen their connection to nature and soul.  The group will meet once a week for 2.5 hours, and there will be solo explorations in nature between group meetings. Please note all bookings are through the Wilderness Quest Website.  - [Forest School First Aid Course June 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-first-aid-course-june-2023/): 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course (ITC Certified), delivered by Silver Fox Training Ltd Why do Forest School First Aid training? The ‘Forest School First Aid’ course is an adaptation of an outdoor first aid course. The emphasis is on the outdoor element and looks at the issues involved when forest school practitioners are further away from help than they would be in an urban setting (ie looking at evacuation, keeping casualties warm, equipment, emergency action plans etc). This course is aimed at first aid in the outdoors for treating 1 year old’s and upwards. Candidates may have to do an additional Paediatric course to cover these workplace requirements. (Please note: some people even have to do a ‘First aid at Work’ course as well, as the school has a need for this cover). We think as Forest school providers, we are making a decision, as an employer would do, having done an assessment of the first aid needs that candidates need to do a specific outdoor first aid course (preferably with a forest school context) whilst they are going through the forest school training. Once signed off as a forest school practitioner and in three years’ time when their first aid certificate runs out then the candidate/school/organisation can make their own decision. Dates: 10th & 11th June 2023 Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm - [Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-based-training-for-psychiatrists-2023/): Nature connection is a powerful therapeutic tool for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. This experiential training brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups of all ages. Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists provides you with the skills to take your practice into the natural environment. Dates and Times: 11th & 12th May 2023, 9am - 4.30pm. - [Certificate in Nature-based Practice April 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/certificate-in-nature-based-practice-april-2023/): Learn knowledge and skills to take your educational and therapeutic practice outdoors. Nature-based practice empowers teachers and health and social care professionals to apply nature-based practice to educational and therapeutic settings. You'll learn a therapeutic nature-based model that meets your clients' whole health: their mind, body, social and environmental relationships. This experiential training supported by online materials, brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups. Dates and Times Part 1: 17th, 18th, 19th April 2023 Part 2:  16th June 2023 Plus 4 webinars Pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Working with Anxiety and Trauma through Embodiment at Forest School June 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/working-with-anxiety-and-trauma-through-embodiment-at-forest-school-june-2023/): This CPD course opens discussions about how we, as outdoor learning practitioners and teachers, can support our children through times of anxiety and trauma. Topics include: Working with sensory preferences Embodiment and integration Recognising the importance of working with ourselves as well as our learners The crucial role nature interactions can play in supporting emotional regulation During this course, we’ll call on current neurological understanding and you’ll try out new practical ideas. Also, you’ll reaffirm your knowledge of the emotional benefits of working in groups with nature. Date: Saturday 17th June 2023 Times: 9.30am – 4.30pm - [Forest School Training Level 3 March 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-march-2023/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 25 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal. Dates and Times Part 1 in the woods: 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th March 2023 Part 2 in the woods: 27th, 28th April 2023 & 1st, 2nd May 2023 Plus 3 webinars. Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Reframing how to work with Behaviour and Stress in the Outdoors 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/reframing-behaviour-in-the-outdoors-2023/): Learn how to work with young people with challenging behaviour, in an outdoor setting, led by Jon Cree. 3 day course with the option of a level 3 accreditation. This course is aimed at any educator who feels they want to engage and work with students in the outdoors who may be reluctant learners (of any age). Date: Monday 2nd – Wednesday 4th October 2023 Times: 9.00am – 5.00pm - [Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/nature-based-training-for-psychiatrists/): Nature connection is a powerful therapeutic tool for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. This experiential training brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups of all ages. Nature-Based Training for Psychiatrists provides you with the skills to take your practice into the natural environment. Dates and Times: 6th & 7th October 2022, 9am - 4.30pm. - [Forest School First Aid Course February 2023](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-first-aid-course-february-2023/): 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course (ITC Certified), delivered by Silver Fox Training Ltd Why do Forest School First Aid training? The ‘Forest School First Aid’ course is an adaptation of an outdoor first aid course. The emphasis is on the outdoor element and looks at the issues involved when forest school practitioners are further away from help than they would be in an urban setting (ie looking at evacuation, keeping casualties warm, equipment, emergency action plans etc). This course is aimed at first aid in the outdoors for treating 1 year old’s and upwards. Candidates may have to do an additional Paediatric course to cover these workplace requirements. (Please note: some people even have to do a ‘First aid at Work’ course as well, as the school has a need for this cover). We think as Forest school providers, we are making a decision, as an employer would do, having done an assessment of the first aid needs that candidates need to do a specific outdoor first aid course (preferably with a forest school context) whilst they are going through the forest school training. Once signed off as a forest school practitioner and in three years’ time when their first aid certificate runs out then the candidate/school/organisation can make their own decision. Dates: 4th & 5th February 2023 Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm - [Forest School Training Level 3 (Starting Nov 2022)](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-nov-2022/): This course is now full, please email for enquiries or the waiting list. Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 25 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal. Dates and Times Webinar 1: 2nd November 2022, 5 - 6pm Webinar 2: 21st November, 5 - 6.30pm Webinar 3: 20th Feb, 5 - 6.30pm Part 1 in the woods: 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th November 2022 Part 2 in the woods: 2nd, 3rd and 6th, 7th March 2023 Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full.   - [Working with Anxiety and Trauma through embodiment at Forest School Nov 2022](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/working-with-anxiety-and-trauma-through-embodiment-at-forest-school-nov-2022/): This CPD course opens discussions about how we, as outdoor learning practitioners and teachers, can support our children through times of anxiety and trauma. Topics include: Working with sensory preferences Embodiment and integration Recognising the importance of working with ourselves as well as our learners The crucial role nature interactions can play in supporting emotional regulation During this course, we’ll call on current neurological understanding and you’ll try out new practical ideas. Also, you’ll reaffirm your knowledge of the emotional benefits of working in groups with nature. Date: Friday 4th November 2022 Times: 9.30am – 4.30pm - [Earthwalks](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/earthwalks/): Learn how to plan and deliver your own ‘Earthwalk’. Because ‘Earthwalks’ Foster feelings of joy, kinship, reverence and love for the natural world. “A light, refreshing touch of nature that focuses on reawakening individual senses and sharpening perceptions in the natural world.” Earth education helps people of all ages live more harmoniously and joyously with the natural world. Date: 25th February 2023 Times: 9.30am – 5.00pm - [Forest Kindergarten Level 3: Local Nature Play, October 2022](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-kindergarten-level-3-local-nature-play-october-2022/): Feel confident exploring nature with young children. At the same time, help young learners to establish a robust connection with local nature. Modelled on a Forest School approach, and based on the Scottish Forest Kindergarten model, our Forest Kindergarten Level 3 uses child-centred learning to develop Early Years confidence and self-esteem. During this hands-on practical and interactive training course, you’ll learn practical activities enabling you to organise and safely set up and facilitate Forest Kindergarten sessions. Dates & Times: Day 1: Tuesday 18th October 2022 9.00am – 4.30pm Day 2: Wednesday 19th October 2022 9.00am – 4.30pm Day 3: Thursday 20th October 2022 9.00am – 4.30pm - [Certificate in Nature-based Practice Course Two](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/certificate-in-nature-based-practice-course-two/): Learn knowledge and skills to take your educational and therapeutic practice outdoors. Nature-based practice empowers teachers and health and social care professionals to apply nature-based practice to educational and therapeutic settings. You'll learn a therapeutic nature-based model that meets your clients' whole health: their mind, body, social and environmental relationships. This experiential training supported by online materials, brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups. Dates and Times Part 1: 12th, 13th, 14th September 2022 Part 2:  24th February 2023 Plus 4 webinars Pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Forest School Activities Online Training](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-activities-online-training/): Marina Robb has created an online training course with over 100 videos and resources, designed for teachers and practitioners who are looking for help with Forest School and Outdoor Learning activities Full Cost is £297 +vat (lifetime access) Only available at this discounted price when enrolling on the Level 3 Forest School Training The Forest School Activities Online Training will give you the confidence and the skills to deliver sessions that will help your groups to enhance their well being and learning with greater intrinsic motivation.                     - [Forest Kindergarten Level 3: Local Nature Play, June 2022](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-kindergarten-level-3-local-nature-play-june-2022/): Feel confident exploring nature with young children. At the same time, help young learners to establish a robust connection with local nature. Modelled on a Forest School approach, and based on the Scottish Forest Kindergarten model, our Forest Kindergarten Level 3 uses child-centred learning to develop Early Years confidence and self-esteem. During this hands-on practical and interactive training course, you’ll learn practical activities enabling you to organise and safely set up and facilitate Forest Kindergarten sessions. Dates & Times: Day 1: Tuesday 7th June 2022 9.00am – 4.30pm Day 2: Wednesday 8th June 2022 9.00am – 4.30pm Day 3: Thursday 9th June 2022 9.00am – 4.30pm - [Forest Kindergarten Level 3: Local Nature Play, March 2022](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-kindergarten-level-3-local-nature-play-march/): Feel confident exploring nature with young children. At the same time, help young learners to establish a robust connection with local nature. Modelled on a Forest School approach, and based on the Scottish Forest Kindergarten model, our Forest Kindergarten Level 3 uses child-centred learning to develop Early Years confidence and self-esteem. During this hands-on practical and interactive training course, you’ll learn practical activities enabling you to organise and safely set up and facilitate Forest Kindergarten sessions. Dates & Times: Day 1: Tuesday 22nd March 2022 9.00am – 4.30pm Day 2: Wednesday 23rd March 2022 9.00am – 4.30pm Day 3: Thursday 24th March 2022 9.00am – 4.30pm - [Free Webinar with Marina Robb: Myth-Busting Outdoor Learning](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/webinar-with-marina-robb-outdoor-learning/): Myth-Busting Outdoor Learning, with Marina Robb As teachers and practitioners, what qualifications, experience, understanding and knowledge do we really need to move our practice to the outdoors?​​​​​​​ Marina will go through a myth-busting guide to leave you with a better understanding of how you can take your groups into the natural world for learning. Date: Wednesday 19th January 2022 Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm Cost: FREE - [Free Webinar with Marina Robb: Starting Life Well - Forest Kindergarten & Local Nature Play](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/webinar-with-marina-robb-forest-kindergarten/): Starting Life Well: Forest Kindergarten & Local Nature Play, with Marina Robb Build your confidence and competence to offer Forest Kindergarten & Local Nature Play within your setting. This webinar is an introduction to the key principles and practices of Forest Kindergarten and Local Nature Play. The pandemic has led many of us to value nature for our well-being and educational potential. This session will inspire and offer you clear ways forward to integrate nature play into your practice, linking it to learning and well-being. Date: Wednesday 24th November 2021 Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm Cost: FREE - [Certificate in Nature-based Practice](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/certificate-in-nature-based-practice/): Learn knowledge and skills to take your educational and therapeutic practice outdoors. Nature-based practice empowers teachers and health and social care professionals to apply nature-based practice to educational and therapeutic settings. You'll learn a therapeutic nature-based model that meets your clients' whole health: their mind, body, social and environmental relationships. This experiential training supported by online materials, brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, forest skills, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups. Dates and Times Part 1: 1st - 3rd April 2022 Webinar 1: Health & safety in the outdoors 19th April 2022, 5.00pm - 7.00pm, Webinar 2: Nature-centric models & human development 3rd May 2022, 5.00pm - 7.00pm Webinar 3: The senses and nature play 24th May 2022, 5.00pm - 6.30pm Webinars 4, 5 & 6  Wednesday 8th June 5 - 7pm Wednesday 15th June 5 - 6.30pm Wednesday 20th June 5 - 6.30pm Group sessions TBC Part 2:  Friday 24th June 2022  Pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Twilight Foraging & Wild Medicine Walk](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/twilight-foraging-wild-medicine-walk-june/): Come along at the height of summer when an abundance of wild flowers will be available to learn about. An evening stroll, learning about some basic botany and plant families as well as the medicine these floral delights have to offer us. We will have the chance to see a large variety of wild medicinals in Alice's herb garden, where she grows both wild species as well as cultivated herbs. Date: Wednesday 22nd June 2022 Times: 4.30pm – 8.00pm - [Forest School First Aid Course June 2022](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-first-aid-course-june/): 16 Hour Forest School First Aid Course (ITC Certified), delivered by Silver Fox Training Ltd Why do Forest School First Aid training? The ‘Forest School First Aid’ course is an adaptation of an outdoor first aid course. The emphasis is on the outdoor element and looks at the issues involved when forest school practitioners are further away from help than they would be in an urban setting (ie looking at evacuation, keeping casualties warm, equipment, emergency action plans etc). This course is aimed at first aid in the outdoors for treating 1 year old’s and upwards. Candidates may have to do an additional Pediatric course to cover these workplace requirements. (Please note: some people even have to do a ‘First aid at Work’ course as well, as the school has a need for this cover). We think as Forest school providers, we are making a decision, as an employer would do, having done an assessment of the first aid needs that candidates need to do a specific outdoor first aid course (preferably with a forest school context) whilst they are going through the forest school training. Once signed off as a forest school practitioner and in three years’ time when their first aid certificate runs out then the candidate/school/organisation can make their own decision. This course is currently going ahead outside, adhering to Government guidelines and social distance rules.  Please see our Covid Protocol document for full details. Dates: 11th & 12th June 2022 Times: 9.00am – 6.00pm - [Forest School Training Level 3 (Starting June 2022)](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-june-2022/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 25 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal. Dates and Times Webinar 1: Welcome & Course Overview & Theory Group Monday 6th June 2022 5.00pm to 6.00pm Part 1: 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st June 2022 8.45am - 3.30pm/4.00pm Webinar 2: Monday 27th June 2022 5.00pm - 6.30pm Webinar 3: Monday 4th July 2022 5.00pm - 6.30pm Part 2: 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th July 2022 8.45am - 3.30pm/4.00pm Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full.   - [Forest School Training Level 3 (Starting March 2022)](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3-feburary-2022/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 25 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal. Dates and Times Webinar 1: Welcome & Course Overview & Theory Group Monday 28th February 2022 5.00pm to 6.00pm Part 1: 10th, 11th, 14th and 15th March 2022 8.45am - 3.30pm/4.00pm Webinar 2: Monday 28th March 2022 5.00pm - 6.30pm Webinar 3: Monday 18th April 2022 5.00pm - 6.30pm Part 2: 21st, 22nd, 25th and 26th April 2022 8.45am - 3.30pm/4.00pm Please pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. Would you like to enrol in our next 2 day Outdoor First Aid Training? Click here for details - [Online Resources for Nature Based Practice Training Participants](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/online-resources-for-nature-based-practice-training-participants/): Get access to our online resources to support you through your Nature Based Practice Training. Access is free for all students on this course - contact us for a coupon code if you have not received one.                     - [Working with anxiety and trauma through embodiment at Forest School June 2022](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/working-with-anxiety-and-trauma-through-embodiment-at-forest-school-june-2022/): This CPD course opens discussions about how we, as outdoor learning practitioners and teachers, can support our children through times of anxiety and trauma. Topics include: Working with sensory preferences Embodiment and integration Recognising the importance of working with ourselves as well as our learners The crucial role nature interactions can play in supporting emotional regulation During this course, we’ll call on current neurological understanding and you’ll try out new practical ideas. Also, you’ll reaffirm your knowledge of the emotional benefits of working in groups with nature. Date: Saturday 25th June 2022 Times: 9.30am – 4.30pm - [Dummy Product](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/dummy-product/): Dummy Product - [Certificate in Nature Based Therapeutic Skills Online Training - Module 5 (Optional)](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/certificate-in-nature-based-therapeutic-skills-online-training-optional-module/): If you would like to join us for the optional 'in person' day then please purchase it here. Module: 5 Date: March 3rd 2022 Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm   - [Twilight Foraging & Wild Medicine Walk](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/twilight-foraging-and-wild-medicine/): Come along at the height of summer when an abundance of wild flowers will be available to learn about. An evening stroll, learning about some basic botany and plant families as well as the medicine these floral delights have to offer us. We will have the chance to see a large variety of wild medicinals in Alice's herb garden, where she grows both wild species as well as cultivated herbs. Date: Tuesday 15th June 2021 Times: 4.30pm – 8.00pm - [Forest School Training Level 3 (Starting June 2021)](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/forest-school-training-level-3/): Get the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for employment as a Forest School Leader. Your training will combine key principles of Forest School with best practice from Environment and Nature Education, child development and the world of play (wild, free and therapeutic play). What’s more, your training will be delivered by our professional team who have many years’ experience. Marina and the team at Circle of Life Rediscovery have over 25 years’ experience in training professionals and inspiring thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds into the outdoors in both the UK, Ireland, China, SE Asia and Portugal. Dates and Times Webinar 1: Welcome & Course Overview & Theory Group Tuesday 8th June 2021 5.00pm – 6.30pm Part 1: 16th – 18th June 2021 9am – 4.00pm/4.30pm Webinar 2: Tuesday 6th July 2021 5.00 pm – 6.30pm Part 2: 12th – 14th July 2021 9am – 4.00pm/4.30pm Webinar 3: Tuesday 3rd August 2021 5.00pm – 6.30pm Part 3: 13th – 14th September 2021 9am – 4.00pm/4.30pm Pay a £200 deposit now to secure your place - full payment is required 60 days before the course starts. If there are less than 60 days until the course starts then payment is required in full. - [Webinar with David Sobel - Childhood and Nature: Design Principles for Educators](https://circleofliferediscovery.com/product/webinar-with-david-sobel/): David Sobel Webinar with Q & As When children have access to free play in natural areas, they do the same things, around the country and around the world. They make special places, develop fantasy games, construct maps and paths, go hunting and gathering, craft small worlds. (We'll take a specific look at research David did in Devon that contributed to his understanding of the special places and maps & paths play motifs.) These recurrent play patterns can be used as design principles to help structure compelling outdoor activities with children. And these engagements can lead to environmental values and behaviours in adulthood. ​​​​​​​We'll think about significant experiences from childhood, examine images of children at play, and gain insight into how parents and teachers can both bond children with the natural world and make learning more intriguing. Date: Wednesday 23rd June 2021 Times: 4.30pm – 5.35pm Cost: £25 [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)