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Forest visits and free resources

The nation's forests offer fantastic learning opportunities through hands-on experiences in the great outdoors. Bring your curriculum topics to life with our free educational resources and forest visits.

Downloadable resources

Our free downloadable educational resources are curriculum-linked, cover core subjects and are easily adaptable. Find the perfect resource for using in your classroom, school grounds or local forest.

Forest visits

Find your local forest and discover what opportunities there are for fun and engaging educational trips. The local learning team will support you to plan and book your perfect visit.

Top learning resources for summer

Four boys sitting on a fallen tree trunk in the forest.
EYFS, KS1, KS2

Summer is the best time to take learning out of the classroom. Read our helpful guide and find out how to make the most of fieldwork.

Orienteering map and compass
All ages

Discover ways to help get students of all ages and abilities moving more and feeling food in nature.

Graphic design artwork banner showing leaves, logs, conkers and example worksheet
KS2

Bring scientific enquiries to life with this downloadable resource, designed as a pre-visit activity.

Graphic artwork banner showing pine cone, different leaves, a pencil and example worksheet
EYFS and KS1

This resource will help spark discussion with younger pupils about what they might need for a visit to the forest.

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Ranger in a Bag

Our new resource, Ranger in a Bag, has everything you need for a fun-filled forest adventure - all zipped up in a handy backpack.
A girl is examining a tree trunk in a forest

Children's University

We've teamed up with the Children's University to provide fun activities to help children try new experiences and learn new skills outside of the school day.
Woman sat at the base of a mossy tree drawing in a notebook

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