Nurture The Wild Project

Wildlings Wednesday is a forest school session for young children and their grown-ups to explore, play, and connect in the woods together. Each week we follow the rhythm of the seasons, offering inviting play opportunities such as mud kitchens, den building, nature crafts, scavenger hunts, and cosy stories under the trees. Children are encouraged to follow their curiosity, move their bodies, make friends, and discover the magic of the woodland at their own pace. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with plenty of time for parents and carers to chat, enjoy the fresh air, and share the experience alongside their children. Sessions include a warm drink and a hot soup around the fire, creating a lovely sense of community and belonging for families who join us.

Wild Mummas is a nurturing, forest school-inspired session for mothers and their babies. It offers a calm, supportive space to slow down, connect with nature, and build community with other mums. Each session blends gentle, sensory-rich nature experiences for the babies with mindful outdoor activities, crafts, and shared conversation for the mothers. The sessions may include short guided walks, nature-inspired crafts, seasonal reflections, and relaxed time around the campfire. A homemade lunch (such as soup with garlic bread) and a warm drink are provided. The focus is on wellbeing, connection, and experiencing the restorative benefits of time spent in nature together.

Little Wildlings Friday is a gentle and playful woodland session for early years children from first steps to around 4 years old and their grown-ups. These sessions offer a calm start to the day, giving little ones the chance to explore nature at their own pace and build confidence in the outdoors. Children can enjoy open-ended play such as mud and water play, natural loose parts, simple crafts, and mini scavenger hunts designed for curious young explorers. We include songs, rhymes, and moments of shared play to support early communication, movement, and social skills. It’s also a welcoming space for grown-ups to slow down, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with others. Each session includes soup and a hot drink, and a small take-home craft, creating a cosy and familiar rhythm that families really enjoy.