Wilder Woods

Central Somerset Outdoor Learning Partnership

Archive for May, 2010

Forestry and Conservation Sessions for KS4+

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

We have run two taster days for small groups of secondary aged pupils interested in a possible career in forestry,conservation and countryside management in conjunction with Crispin and St Dunstan’s Schools. The weekly sessions will resume after half term on 9th June and we are seeking funding to continue the project in September. Do contact […]

Teens, Tots and Toys from the Wood

Monday, May 10th, 2010

CSOLP has recently worked in partnership with the local Forest Education Initiative Cluster group to deliver a woodland toys project aimed at teenagers and pre-school children. During the project, the teenagers designed and made simple wooden toys for pre-school children. The young people learnt basic green woodworking skills and pyrographic (writing with fire!) techniques to […]

Green Wood Work Skills day for FEI members

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

CSOLP hosted a Green Wood Working Skills Day for the local Forest Education Initiative Cluster group on 8th May. A chilly start to Saturday morning saw the arrival of nine, keen greenwood working students. Martyn took us through the essential safety talk and with his expert tuition we got to grips with the mechanics of making […]