Suffolk Wildlife Trust is the largest provider of environmental training in Suffolk offering in-person courses on topics such as woodland management, bird ID and wildflower ID; accredited courses such as Forest School Levels 1-3, Wild Beach Leader, Green Woodworking for Forest School and Wild Foods Forest School; plus Webinars.
Level 4 Botanical Drawing and Painting at Suffolk Wildlife Trust
A unique opportunity to study botanical illustration within Carlton Marshes nature reserve with experienced botanical artist and illustrator, Ruth Wharrier. This level 4 certificate in Botanical Drawing and Painting provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to develop a wide range of skills in botanical painting and illustration.
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28/05/2024 Wild Cordage 1 Day
Bradfield Woods, Felsham Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 0AQ, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/35jNH7N
Spend a day in the woods collecting & preparing plants for fibre and making natural cordage. Enjoy a fun and relaxed day learning how to prepare a variety of plant fibres for cordage.? Discover the different methods of cordage making and what you could do with you hand-made string.
Cost £50
06/06/2024 Forest School Training - Level 2-3 Top up 5 Days
Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/48XM7cr
The Level 2 to Level 3 top up qualification is a way for Forest School Level 2 Assistants to upgrade their existing qualification to become Forest School Leaders.
Cost £785
19/06/2024 Knots & lashings Forest School Skills Course 1 Day
Foxburrow, Woodbridge IP12 1NA, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/35jNH7N
Course for adults working with children & young people to help develop skills used in Forest School sessions. Explore different knots and lashings to enable you to make a variety of play structures at Forest school and create an obstacle course with the individual pieces constructed.
Cost £50
02/07/2024 Leader in Outdoor Learning - Level 2 3 Days
Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/3U0dWwF
Learning outside of the classroom offers children and young people of all abilities and backgrounds opportunities to gain confidence and holistic skills through a series of hands-on learning experiences in school grounds and local green spaces.
Cost £380
16/07/2024 Wild Beach Leader Training - Level 3 3 Days
Sizewell Beach, Sizewell, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4UH, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/48Zfsna
Led by experienced Wild Beach and Forest School Leaders, this course, accredited by AIM qualifications is suitable for practitioners wishing to use the beach as a learning environment. Provides teachers, support staff, outdoor educators and?youth leaders?with the skills and confidence to make the most out of our beaches.
Cost £400
05/08/2024 Forest School Leader - Level 3 10 Days
Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve, Flesham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0AQ, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/48IfnEr
A ten day course certified by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group aimed at individuals who wish to lead a Forest School programme. Based on a stunning nature reserve. Takes place outside term time.
Cost £1199
11/09/2024 Wild Foods Forest School Certified Course 1 Day
Foxburrow, Woodbridge IP12 1NA, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/35jNH7N
A quality endorsed course for adults working with children & young people to help develop skills used in Forest School sessions. Identify common autumn wild food plants, nuts, berries and poisonous lookalikes; learn different fire lighting techniques using natural tinders and discover how these can safely be used with students.
Cost £60
20/09/2024 Forest School Training - Level 2-3 Top up 5 Days
Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HX, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/3vDAA3M
The Level 2 to Level 3 top up qualification is a way for Forest School Level 2 Assistants to upgrade their existing qualification to become Forest School Leaders.
Cost £785
07/10/2024 Forest School Leader - Level 3 10 Days
Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve, Flesham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0AQ, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/3vG2f42
A ten day course certified by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group aimed at individuals who wish to lead a Forest School programme. Based on a stunning nature reserve.
Cost £1199
07/10/2024 Award for Forest School Assistants - Level 2 5 Days
Knettihsall Heath Nature Reserve, Thetford, Suffolk, IP22 2TQ, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/3HqCtmU
A five day course, accredited by AIM qualifications, designed for individuals wishing to assist with the delivery of a forest school programme.
Cost £620
19/10/2024 16 Hour Forest School and Paediatric First Aid Course 2 Days
Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, Peritia training 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/3vJWMcI
This 2 day, outdoor and paediatric course has been designed specifically to meet the needs of Forest School Leaders.
Cost £180
29/10/2024 Green Woodworking for Forest School Certified Course 1 Day
Bradfield Woods, Felsham Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 0AQ, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/35jNH7N
Quality endorsed by AIM, this is a course for adults working with children & young people in the outdoors. Learn to use woodworking tools, eg saw, knife, froe, drill, spoon/hook knife to make simple items; select suitable woods; techniques for cutting, splitting, joining and shaping wood; tool safety and maintenance.
Cost £60
11/11/2024 Forest School Training - Level 2-3 Top up 5 Days
Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve, Flesham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0AQ, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/48DUhqH
The Level 2 to Level 3 top up qualification is a way for Forest School Level 2 Assistants to upgrade their existing qualification to become Forest School Leaders.
Cost £785
15/11/2024 Forest School in the Early Years of Childhood 1 Day
Knettishall Heath, Thetford IP22 2TQ, Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01473 890089 accredited.training@suffolkwildlifetrust.org c-js.info/35jNH7N
Certificated course for adults working with young children in Forest School sessions - endorsed by AIM. Explore how to adapt skills from Forest School training into both parent and child Forest School and Early Years Forest School, using magic, play structures, songs and story to engage both parent and child.
Cost £75