Urban Forest School

Name: Urban Forest School
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SKU: 9781784945633
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By N Walmsley

Summary

Urban Forest School by N Walmsley is a delightful guide that encourages children to explore and engage with nature through a series of fun, outdoor activities. With a focus on fostering a connection with the environment, the book provides practical tips and imaginative ideas for discovering the wonders of the natural world, making it an ideal resource for young adventurers eager to learn outside the classroom.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you are looking to engage children with nature through fun and practical outdoor activities. It's perfect for those who want to explore the wonders of forests and urban green spaces, encouraging hands-on learning and creativity in the great outdoors.

Covering an amazing array of outdoor activities, this book helps city kids to discover the natural world.

Description

Venture out to your local greenspace or just into your backyard, and try the amazing array of outdoor activities from building a hidden sheet den to creating watering stations for bees. While you are there, scavenge and forage for raw materials and then extend the fun with creative makes and recipes to do back at home such as leaf printing, stick boats and stinging nettle crisps.

Get to know the wild parts of your city or town with handy bug, plant and tree ID sections, plus a scavenger hunt and cloud-spotting game that can be done when out and about. Games to play with organised groups or with your family and friends add another dimension to this book that is bursting with ideas for urban outdoor adventures.

Urban Forest School is written by Dan Westall and Naomi Walmsley, who run Outback2Basics from their patch of woodland in Shropshire, UK. Specialising in bushcraft and Stone Age skills, they provide unique experiences for school children and teachers to connect to nature. Dan has been a bushcraft teacher for many years and has also acted as a medic and survival consultant on various TV shows.

Naomi is a qualified bushcraft instructor and Forest School Leader, and she believes that every child should be able to safely light a fire and have at least ten uses for a stick by the age of ten. She has also written about bushcraft and parenting for many magazines, including Bushcraft & Survival Skills, Living Woods and Juno. Together, they undertook a five-month Stone Age immersion experience in the US, living in the wilderness without any modern equipment, which profoundly influenced their lives and teaching.

Playing and learning outside in nature has been shown to benefit children in many ways, such as improving moods, concentration, and confidence. Story spreads dotted throughout the book bring together experiences and memories of urban nature interactions. The main sections cover: home crafts, in the park or garden, and around the city or town. Urban Forest School is aimed at children, parents, outdoor teachers or anyone passionate about engaging with nature.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Urban Forest School by N Walmsley is praised for being an invaluable resource for teachers, parents, and home educators, offering accessible ideas for engaging with nature in urban settings. It's highlighted as user-friendly with activities suitable for various ages, promoting creativity, confidence, and environmental responsibility. The book is also commended for its practical approach and inspirational content, encouraging outdoor activities that don't require traditional natural settings like woodlands or gardens.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784945633

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: GMC Publications

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 160

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational N Walmsley Sports

About the Author

Dan Westall and Naomi Walmsley run Outback2Basics from their patch of woodland in Shropshire, UK. Specializing in bush craft and Stone Age skills, they provide unique experiences for school children and teachers to connect to nature. Dan has been a bushcraft teacher for many years and has also acted as a medic and survival consultant on various TV shows. Naomi is a qualified bushcraft instructor and Forest School Leader and believes that every child should be able to safely light a fire and have at least ten uses for a stick by the age of ten. She has also written about bushcraft and parenting for many magazines.