Forest school

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The Education Team at Nene Park Trust are very excited to be able to offer a variety of outdoor learning opportunities through our dedicated Forest School site based at Ferry Meadows.

We can offer:

Forest School courses

An opportunity for children to make regular visits to the same site to take part in a variety of activities. Our staff will work with you to develop a programme tailored around the needs and interests of your children. Activities may include: using natural materials to make things, using hand tools, having campfires, building dens and finding and identifying different plants and animals. Courses are booked in blocks of 6 sessions. Sessions last for 2 hours and usually take place weekly or fortnightly.

Forest School taster days

A full day of Forest School activities. Sessions will include a range of activities and may feature tool and fire use. A great way to introduce your children to Forest Schools or to have a go at some of the Forest School activities you are unable to do at your own school site.

Use our site and equipment to deliver your own sessions

If you have a member of staff with a Level 3 Forest School qualification you can hire our site and equipment to deliver your own Forest School sessions.

Want to find out more?

Please call 01733 234193 for an informal chat about how we can support your learners to reach their potential.

Please click here to make an enquiry

Latest

Discover Ferry Meadows 2021

We can't hold our usual Discover Ferry Meadows event this year due to Covid-19 restrictions, but we still want to let you know all about the activities and groups held in the Park, run by the Trust and external partners.
Sublime racing MidSummer 10k

Sublime Racing will be holding their annual Midsummer run in the park. Please click below for route details and paths to avoid between 9:30am and 12 noon. This will help maintain social distancing throughout the course and keep the event Covid-secure and runners and our visitors safe.
Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.
Nature Tots

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time.

Lockdown Learning

Curriculum linked outdoor learning activities for families to enjoy in their own gardens, local parks or greenspaces during the latest lockdown.
Environmental education

From the Discovery Den Education Centre at Ferry Meadows, we offer a range of environmental educational activities designed to tie in with national curriculum requirements at all levels.
Outdoor adventurous activities

From our base at Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre we can offer a wide range of adventure activities. Our qualified staff will discuss your learning outcomes with you and advise on selecting a range of activities to meet your learning needs and the needs of your pupils.
Outreach

If you struggle for transport why not get us to come to you? We are able to bring a selection of outreach activities to your school such as bushcraft, problem solving, climbing and archery.
Self-led visits

While we welcome visits from school groups at any time of year we ask that you contact us in advance of your visit so that we can ensure that your activities are not affected by other events taking place in the Park.
Useful documents

For more information about the booking process or what to expect from your visit please download our useful documents.

Lakeside Activity Centre approved at planning committee

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Ferry Meadows

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Lakeside Activity Centre recommended for approval ahead of planning committee

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Shop online with Nene Park Trust!

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