Wild at Heart Learning

23/08/2026

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Feeding Foxes?

Here are some guidelines to show love whilst supporting their wild nature 🦊

https://foxproject.org.uk

20/08/2026

A fab day in the woodland, temperature just right, play in abundance, new friendships forged, happy tummies. Another day played away 💚🧡 just how we like it!

20/08/2026

Campfire Croque monsieur 🇫🇷 at the Forest School Café 😋

A little nod to France today, we made our slightly tweaked version of the croque monsieur (as some added beans!) our versions included emmental cheese, said cheese & ham, full combo & a cheese & haricot bean!

It’s safe to say the campfire croquet monsieur’s went down a treat, just like the hot chocolate & s’mores! 😋

13/08/2026

Good times, always 💚🧡

13/08/2026

Peel we go again at the Forest school café!

We had some great peelers today, great for practicing hand eye coordination & motor control skills but not an easy skill to master and, we had a lot of apples to get through!

Once the first stage was completed, we stewed our apples on the campfire & once cooked, constructed our campfire apple crumble! This was also our nod to the England football team as we follow our homage to the World Cup saluting the top five countries. We thought apple crumble definitely is quintessentially English.

Naturally, campfire apple crumble was a hit (some even having seconds!

Next week, we will be visiting France with a classic French snack 😋

13/08/2026

Our newest installation, the cargo net, was a hit! 💚

13/08/2026

Attention Summer campers!

Please make sure your child has plenty of fluids (water is ideal) for today’s session. Although it is very hot today, the temperature is always a few degrees cooler in the woodland due to the canopy of the trees. However, even though we are shaded, it is advisable to slap on the sun cream & if possible wear a hat.

Looking forward to seeing today’s tribe soon! 💚

12/08/2026

How to make an Eclipse catcher!

You will need a small box, A4 paper (for lining), tin foil, scissors ✂️ , sellotape, a pin 📌

Stand with your back to the sun and look through the open square, watch the sun light through your ‘catcher’ and see what happens during the eclipse!

Remember it is very damaging to your eyes to look directly at the sun 🌞 , even during an eclipse. Using an ‘Eclipse catcher’ is a safe way unless you have certified solar viewing glasses. 👍🏼

Enjoy!

10/08/2026

Protecting our wildlife is one of our favourite things to do. Education & myth busting comes along with that too. Foxes are incredible but often misunderstood. Presently, young adult foxes are leaving the nest, so to speak, and finding new places to set up their homes. Sometimes they choose places where they are not welcomed but there are gentle ways to moving them on without harm. Click on the link & get some great advice from the amazing Fox Project on how you can help these beautiful creatures. 👍🏼

We've been receiving numerous inquiries about foxes appearing in places where they are not entirely welcome. This uptick in sightings is likely due to the ongoing dispersal season, during which this year's juveniles are venturing out in search of their own territories. While we understand that our dedicated supporters embrace these beautiful visitors, we recognise that others may not share the same sentiment.

If you know individuals who are seeking ways to deter foxes from property, please inform them that there are effective humane methods available. Encourage them to visit the following link: https://foxproject.org.uk/pages/deterrence

Let's continue to coexist harmoniously with our wild neighbours by promoting peaceful solutions. Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding! 🌿

07/08/2026

Something very exciting has been installed at base camp today… can you guess what it might be? 🤩