This skills-based course is a resourceful
and inspiring introduction to practical competence in the outdoors.
It is designed for outdoor educators who aspire to spend meaningful
time in the woods with children or adults and will focus on
group activities including firecraft, shelter building and
the safe use of cutting tools.
The Forest Skills course opens the doorway to the world of
bushcraft, and is designed to resource the participants with
practical know-how in the outdoors. Basic skills will be taught
in the context of providing a safe but stimulating outdoor
classroom. Becoming proficient with these skills takes time,
energy and practice but we believe that acquiring these skills
to a competent level is important in building personal confidence
as a leader in the outdoors. The sequence of skills demonstrated
and the learning process employed not only will empower you
as learners, but will also give you activity programmes and
ideas to try out with your own client-groups. Although the
course will appeal to anyone interested in the subject of bushcraft,
it is particularly suited to those who use a woodland habitat
to give children and youth groups a meaningful experience of
nature eg. forest school leaders, rangers, playworkers etc
The final course content is subject to the interests of the
group but will include most of the following:
- Fire-making and management
- Improvised shelters
- Introduction to Woodcraft
- Use and maintenance of cutting tools
- Simple campfire cookery
Location: The course will be held at a beautiful
location in Devon.
Times: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Course Leader - Chris Salisbury
Educator, trainer and storyteller, Chris founded WildWise after
many years working as an education officer for Devon Wildlife
Trust. With a background in the theatre, a training in therapy
and a career in environmental education he uses every creative
means at his disposal to encourage people to enjoy and value
the natural world. He has worked with Ray Mears and John
Rhyder, amongst many others.
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