The Nest

Join us for a morning exploring moths from our catch-and-release moth trap ✨

The Nest and The Wilder Path are coming together to offer a rare opportunity for both adults and children (8+) to observe these fascinating insects up close.

We’ll spend the morning studying the different species that visited our trap overnight and creating our own observational moth art, all while enjoying some tea and a seasonal bake 🫖

Booking is live on our website and spaces are very limited.

We can’t wait to see you there!

We are taking a much needed break.

We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on 17th August.

Team Nest 🪹 🪺

Just a few highlights from our bushcraft week at nature school 🔥🪵🐾

We often include bushcraft skills into life at The Nest, but with some new faces joining us, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to have a dedicated week.

Everyone had a wonderful time and it’s always so beautiful to see the children sharing their experience and advice with each other 💛

We’ve had so much fun exploring seashore life at nature school this week 🐚🪸🪼🦀🦭🐠

Our coastal and ocean wildlife are often overlooked when we talk about British wildlife, but there’s such an incredibly diverse world to explore when we visit the seaside.

If you’ve never been rockpooling, here’s your sign! It’s a wonderful summer activity to introduce children to the fascinating world of ocean life.

Remember to rockpool safely and responsibly, check out the guide from The Wildlife Trusts in the comments 🦀

We’ve had quite a few requests for half day drop-off sessions at our nature school recently, so we’re pleased to announce that we’ve released a limited number of half day spaces 🌿

These sessions are available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am to 1pm.

If you have any questions or would like to book a trial visit, you can send us a message or email us at [email protected] 🪺

Summer Holiday Club sponsored by Riseley Community Charity - Home of The Hub Bookings Are Now Open!

Long summer days, muddy boots, den building, campfire cooking, woodland adventures, nature crafts, stories beneath the trees, friendships that flourish, and the freedom to simply be children.

Join us this summer for days filled with adventure, creativity, exploration and connection with the natural world. Our holiday club offers a nurturing, child-led environment where children can climb, create, discover, imagine and make unforgettable summer memories.

Whether we're searching for minibeasts, creating nature-inspired art, building shelters, splashing in water play or gathering around the fire to share stories, every day is thoughtfully planned to encourage confidence, curiosity and joy.

If you're looking for a holiday club that values childhood, embraces the seasons and gives children space to play, explore and belong, we'd love to welcome your family.

🌼 Bookings are now open, and spaces are limited.

We can't wait to spend a magical summer outdoors with you!

Team Nest 🪹 🪺 🌿
(Ben, Annabelle & Amy)

Lavender is in bloom everywhere at the moment, so we thought we’d explore this amazing plant at nature school this week 💜

You can use lavender in so many ways; from balms and sprays, to syrups and candles, and even in baking!

The lavender shortbread was so delicious, if you’d like the recipe, just send us a message 🍪

We’re very excited to announce that from July onwards, we have two rare spaces available for our drop-off nature school 🪺🌿

To find out more, you can visit our website or email us at [email protected].

A typical day at The Nest 🌿

There’s always too much to fit in one post, but if you’ve ever wondered what a day at our nature school looks like, hopefully this gives you a little insight.

This week our theme was summer and the change of the season, and the weather did not disappoint - the perfect amount of sun for creating cyanotype prints and sundials 🌞

The butterflies, damselflies and grasshoppers were in abundance today; enjoying the gentle warmth in the garden, while the children watched with joy 🦋