Bradford Council Woodlands Team have issued a ban on campfires in Bradford Council woodlands this summer due to the fire hazard caused by this exceptionally dry summer. Woodlands Assistant... Continue reading...

Forest Fest is back and taking bookings!   Whether you are new to forest school, want to introduce a bit more outdoors into your life or are an experienced practitioner,... Continue reading...

Forest school practitioners are advised to avoid using the area of woodland at St Ives known as Betty’s wood – see map below.  The Woodland Management team at Bradford... Continue reading...

In Bradford we are very lucky to have access to some beautiful woodlands including St Ives Estate, Middleton Woods, Judy Woods, Hirst Woods, Northcliffe Woods and many more. (See... Continue reading...

After a cold and soggy winter, its time to get outdoors, brush up on skills and get inspired!  BFSN has just announced its spring and summer skills share and... Continue reading...

If you dig archaeology or love Middleton Woods in Ilkley, there is a great opportunity to uncover its history this month.  The Celebrating Woodland Heritage Project is calling for... Continue reading...

Our Social meet-ups are a chance to catch up with others with an interest in forest schools and find out what is going on in Bradford, ask questions or... Continue reading...

Children learn better after they are taken outdoors for lessons in nature, according to new research. They are much more interested and attentive, allowing teachers to instruct uninterrupted for... Continue reading...

If you need to renew your forest school or outdoor first aid, BFSN member Chris Leleux has announced the following dates for spring through to autumn February 5th/6th Outdoor... Continue reading...

The Celebrating Woodland Heritage Project, run by Pennine Prospects has released a number of new dates for Woodland Archaeology Surveys in our region and are looking for volunteers to... Continue reading...