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Words from the Woods December 2015
20th November 2015
Whoop whoop the coppicing and Woodshare season has started. Its really good to be out working in the woods even though its been a tiny bit damp! This time of year marks a change of pace for us. We're still exploring the woods with school and community groups and running our greenwood carving courses at the Footprint but the emphasis has shifted to much more practical coppicing and firewood. The seasonal flow is one of the things we love about our work... . best wishes Gareth and Ro… read more
Words from the Woods May 2015
20th May 2015
The bluebells have been amazing in the last few weeks while we've been enjoying lots of woodland camps with families and local schools, in hammocks and under shelters. If you fancy spending a night in the woods get in touch... best wishes Gareth and Ro… read more
Words from the Woods December 2014
17th December 2014
May we take this opportunity to wish you a happy festive time and hope to see some of you in 2015. Enjoy... best wishes Gareth and Ro… read more
Words from the Woods October 2014
16th October 2014
What a lovely summer we've all had with the sun shining. After enjoying some family time together we came back straight into our woodland and carving courses. Projects over the next month include living willow structures in Carnforth and an exciting schools art project in partnership with RSPB & Cumbria Wildlife Trust at Foulshaw Moss. Then looking forward to an autumn of coppicing, carving and crisp mornings in the woods... best wishes, Gareth and Ro… read more
Living Willow at RSPB
18th March 2014
We've been having fun with various school creating beautiful willow and hazel structures at Leighton Moss.… read more
Woodland Explorer Week Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th August 2014
2nd June 2013
An exciting and fun four day woodland experience for 8 - 14 yr olds. The days will be an inspiring mix of bushcraft, greenwood carving, fire lighting, natural arts and crafts, woodland games, shelter building, storytelling and adventure.… read more
We’re going to be on TV!
2nd June 2013
We had an exciting visit from a film crew on one of our Bushcraft camping courses last week! They were filming for a 20 part series due to be broadcast on ITV in the Autumn following the rangers from six National Trust properties around Britain (incl. Sizergh Estate).… read more
“I’ll huff and I’ll puff” - Strawbale building with schools!
4th February 2013
Woodmatters ran a strawbale building workshop with Key Stage 1 inspired by 'the Alternative Three Little Pigs Story' where the wolf is actually nice and friendly!… read more
Fell Care Day Fun
30th October 2012
Friends of the Lake District and Windermere Reflections pull together a grand day out!… read more