Forest School HAF - Hartcliffe

Natured based fun, learning and exploration.

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Location address: 63 Blagrove Crescent, Heart of BS13 Climate Action Hub, BS13 0DF, Bristol
Chosen age group:

Ages: 5 - 15 years

Available tickets:
Funded FSM Child Ticket FreePaid Ticket £3 per session
Next date: Monday 6th Apr,
Funded by Bristol City Council
Universal provision
Forest School HAF - Hartcliffe block mentored by Natural Networks (Community Interest Company)
Forest School HAF - Hartcliffe block mentored by Natural Networks (Community Interest Company)
Forest School HAF - Hartcliffe block mentored by Natural Networks (Community Interest Company)
Forest School HAF - Hartcliffe block mentored by Natural Networks (Community Interest Company)
Forest School HAF - Hartcliffe block mentored by Natural Networks (Community Interest Company)
Forest School HAF - Hartcliffe block mentored by Natural Networks (Community Interest Company)
Forest School HAF - Hartcliffe block mentored by Natural Networks (Community Interest Company)
A summary
Join us for a nature-based community programme this spring at the Heart of BS13 Climate Action Hub, where you can learn to cook simple, nutritious, and tasty recipes on the open campfire, whilst enjoying a variety of fun-based Forest School activities on offer. A great opportunity for children and families to come together and enjoy a fantastic outdoor space. Our programme is packed with exciting activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity. Children and young people can direct their own learning, including woodcraft, whittling, fire building, den building, scavenger hunts, charcoal making, bug hotel creations, bird box crafting, and foraging. Plus, there’s plenty of free play with rope swings, digging tools, nature art, musical instruments, and loose parts to inspire endless fun! This spring, reconnect with nature, make new friends, and create memories in the great outdoors.  Children aged between 5-7 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children and Young People aged 8-15 can be dropped off and collected. Funded by Bristol City Council's Holiday Activities and Food programme, children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals can enjoy these activities for free. 5-7 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
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About your mentors
Natural Networks (Community Interest Company)
Strengthening Community Through Nature
At Natural Networks we seek to strengthen the connection between people and the natural world, creating fun, outdoor and nature-based experiences that nurture well-being, physical health, social inclusion, community spirit, personal growth, and a deeper appreciation for the environment. By fostering connections between people and their local green spaces, we strive to create lasting, positive change in the lives of those we work with. Join us as we work to build more connected, inclusive, and thriving communities, one outdoor experience at a time.
Vanessa Pearson
Outdoor support worker
I work as part of a team with Natural Networks, a comunity interest company. Its aim is to build on people’s connection to nature and others, through inclusive outdoor learning in Bristol and surrounding areas, focusing on well-being, inclusion, and environmental appreciation. We support communities with free or affordable programmes, including forest school, outdoor cooking, outdoor play, and environmental stewardship. Our programmes give children and young people the chance to learn, play, make new friends and thrive outdoors. Led by skilled outdoor practitioners and supported by local volunteers, sessions are designed to build confidence, curiosity, and a genuine connection with nature and community. From forest school skills, outdoor exploration and hands-on environmental projects, learning happens naturally – through experience. Whether children are climbing trees, building shelters, cooking over an open fire, or simply enjoying the calm of the natural environment, every session supports well-being and resilience. We offer Forest School, bushcraft, outdoor play, environmental social action, community events, and adventure trips and residentials. Each programme and experience is carefully planned and child-led, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, independence, and care for the natural world. Children and young people leave with new skills and a stronger sense of themselves and their place in their community. Our work supports: • Bringing people together from all walks of life and supporting connection and belonging • SEND-inclusive experiences • People seeking training and employment pathways • Families affected by poverty • Marginalised groups • Children and young people who may be at risk Key delivery locations include:​​ • Heart of BS13 Climate Action Hub • Manor Woods Valley • St Mary Redcliffe Churchyard • Springfield Community Allotments • Imayla Green Space in St Paul’s We also work in city farms, local parks and green spaces across Bristol and the surrounding areas, bringing nature-based experiences directly into communities. For more information and future dates, please see natural networks website: https://natural-networks.co.uk/#
Timetable
11am-11.15am: Arrivals 11.15am-11.30am: Group Check in 11.30am- 12pm: Group activity (scavenger hunt, foraging firewood, sorting firewood, bug hunt, bug hotel making, dead hedge making, gardening, etc) 12pm- 1pm: Food prep, campfire, outdoor cooking, lunch (free play and exploration in and around this activity). All meals will take in account dietary, cultural and religious requirements 1.30pm- 2.30pm: Activities, there will 2 or 3 on offer for children to choose from (whittling, wood craft, nature art, wood splitting, conservation, Kelly Kettles, den building, adventure play equipment, etc), plus free time and exploration 2.30pm - 2.45pm: End of session Circle Time 2.45pm -3pm: Pick up
Clothing etc
Please dress according to the weather. Bring extra layers in a bag, including long sleeved tops and bottoms. Waterproofs if it is raining. No sandals/open toe shoes as these can be difficult for children to walk in on uneven terrain. If hot, ensure your child applies sun cream on before session, and pack some for the day and they wear a hat. What else will my child need to bring? We will have drinking water and food, but feel free to pack a water bottle and snacks (no nuts). Any essential medication such as inhalers, please also pack. There are on site facilities: toilet on site, fresh drinking water, and a roundhouse to warm up on cold days.
Pricing information
Ticket nameFunded FSM Child Ticket
Price£0
Ticket namePaid Ticket
Price£3
InformationThis ticket includes a hot meal
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Where we'll be
63 Blagrove Crescent, Heart of BS13 Climate Action Hub, BS13 0DF, 63 Blagrove Crescent, Bristol, Bristol City, BS13 0DF
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.