GOOD IN THE WOOD

what is it all about ?

our Community ethos

  • Good in the Wood is a forest school based in Lochwinnoch
  • we create a LOW DEMAND & learner centred  ENVIRONMENT
  • we Support long term Holistic development and wellbeing
  • we support risky activity enriching childhood development
  • groups are always facilitated by qualified practitioners
  • Fostering a lifelong connection with the natural world
We create a welcoming, nurturing space where everyone is equal and everyone belongs.
 
building  community with the learners and their families is central to what we do.
 
our groups come together in circle to share food, stories, crafts, songs and laughs.

TEAM gitw

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Chris Holmes

CO-Creator

I am a practical person with many years experience as an Artist, maker, builder, and a qualified archery instructor and love to spend my days outdoors.

​Forest School has awakened in me of all the things i used to love doing as a child and now i am able to share those experiences with others nearly every day.

Forest School is where my heart is and i love spending time sharing experiences in nature with all our amazing learners.

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Claire Mckee

CO-Creator

My natural habitat is outdoors - in a woodland or on a shore is where I feel calm, connected and happy.

Forest School and it’s ethos brings together all of the things I love and appreciate -

being in nature, life long learning, community, cooking, creativity, making, growing, curiosity and mindfulness.

It’s an absolute joy to explore all these aspects alongside the learners and every session I learn something new.

some of our activities INCLUDE

  • community building

  • Forest School

  • Seasonal celebrations

  • John muir Award

  • Green Woodworking

  • Junior Forester Award

  • Building dens and other structures

  • Fires and cooking

  • Wide games  

  • Nature crafts

  • Using tools such as knives and saws

  • Archery 

FAQ

Good in the Wood is a forest school based in Lochwinnoch within a private woodland. Our sessions are facilitated by trained Forest School practitioners.

  • What are the toilet arrangements ?

The woodland site has a porta-loo although we encourage everyone to use the toilet before the session where possible, so that everyone has more time to enjoy their time in the woods.

  • Can we accomodate additional support needs ?

In most cases we are able to incorporate a participant with ASN although you should inform us beforehand so that we can ensure the best experience, please contact us for more information.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation and Postponement

In the case of extreme weather if no suitable alternative venue is available-
Good in the wood staff may need to cancel sessions at short notice, Where possible, these will be rescheduled or a place offered in another session.
 
In the case of staff ill-health every effort will be made to seek replacement staff or to reschedule. Where this is not possible a refund will be offered.

  • How many classes will there be?

The forest school ethos encourages regular access to nature. our terms are based loosely on the school term dates.
Regular attendance develops a strong SENSE OF COMMUNITY, and builds individual self esteem and skill attainment 

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