Discover the wonders of nature through outdoor play and learning with Tiny Outdoor Explorers.
At Tiny Outdoor Explorers we get muddy, find minibeasts, discover nature, follow story trails, create crafts and enjoy campfire cooking. Every week has a different theme, from dinosaurs to dormice.
Step outside and join us to explore and encounter the natural world through hands on and educational activities. Learn how to tell a centipede from a millipede, build a giant rocket from twigs and leaves and even find a dragon that lives underwater.
Our adventures take place on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, during term time, in the woodland garden at TCV Hollybush, Kirkstall.
Ages: 2 to 5 year olds
Booking for 5/6 week programmes and taster sessions can be made via the website.
Sessions run on a weekly basis throughout term time.
Mondays: 10.15 – 11.30 am; 1.00 – 2.15 pm.
Thursdays: 10.15 – 11.30 am
Fridays: 10.15 – 11.30 am; 1.00 – 2.15 pm.
For more information, please contact Lisa: info@tinyoutdoorexplorers.co.uk or tel 07887 813061
Run since 2013 by Lisa (Level 3 Forest School Practitioner & Env Ed Dip).
Location: Hollybush Wildlife Garden, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), Broad Lane, Leeds LS5 3BP
Chevin Forest School offers birthdays, themed days and CDP workshops throughout the year. The school is designed to encourage exploration and allows children to develop a love of the outdoors.
For more information, call 07714 329654, amanda@chevinforestschool.co.uk or visit their website.
Typical activities include nature walks or scavenger hunts, craft activities, games or singing. Elfins are for 6-9yrs. Pioneers are for 10-12yrs.
The group meets at Primley Wood Primary School, Fir Tree RiseLeeds LS17 7EZ on Wednesdays at 6.15pm.
For more information fill in contact form at https://woodcraft.org.uk/groups/gledhow-elfins/
Typical activities include nature walks or scavenger hunts, craft activities, games or singing. For 6-9yrs.
The group meets at West Leeds Activity centre, Leeds, LS12 2RE, off Armley Ridge Road, on Wednesday evenings at 6pm.
For more information fill in contact form at https://woodcraft.org.uk/groups/kirkstall-valley-elfins/
Venturer groups are for young people aged from 13-15yrs. Venturers take more responsibility for shaping their own group activities, with support and advice from adult volunteers. Alongside campaigning and social action projects, Venturers have the chance to get outdoors and try adventurous activities.
The group meets at Meanwood Community Centre, Meanwood Leeds LS7 2QU on Thursdays at 7:45pm.
For more information fill in contact form at https://woodcraft.org.uk/groups/leeds-lynx-venturers/
Forest School is a nature-based, child-centred inspirational learning process. It supports play, exploration and supported risk-taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through child-led, hands-on experiences in a natural setting. The session is led by a fully qualified practitioner from Little Trees Forest School.
The activities are aimed at children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents. Younger siblings are welcome to attend.The session is fully outdoors so please come dressed for the weather and often muddy conditions!
Mondays – 10-11:30am
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – no drop-ins; https://bookwhen.com/kvdt/e/ev-sg74-20240429100000
Hot drinks are available (donations much appreciated!).
Typical activities include nature walks or scavenger hunts, craft activities, games or singing. Elfins for 6-9yrs. Pioneers for 10-12yrs.
The group meets at Meanwood Valley Community Centre, Stainbeck Avenue, Leeds, LS7 2QU, on Monday evenings a 6:15pm.
For more information fill in contact form at https://woodcraft.org.uk/groups/meanwood-valley-elfins-pioneer/
The group meets at Meanwood Park, Green Road, Leeds LS6 4LT on Saturday mornings at 10:45am.
For more information fill in contact form at https://woodcraft.org.uk/groups/meanwood-woodchips/
Adventures and discovery in the heart of an ancient woodland, provide Children’s parties, Forest Schools and special events.
Come and feel the magic of the woods, see the changing seasons and the animals and insects we share it with, make and craft from things off the forest floor, imagine and play with the little fold of the forest, climb, balance and dive into straw!
Tree Nippers is aimed at children under 5yrs and takes place 10am-12pm term time. During the holidays it changed to Friends of the Forest to allow for older siblings
Forest school sessions for home educated children aged up to 12 run most Tuesdays 1-3pm.
Fireflies are a full day forest adventure camp for 8-14rs.
Booking is a must – see website for more details https://thisgreenmoon.com
Swillington Organic Farm, LS26 8QA. Tel: 07730496203
Does your child love spending time outdoors? Are you looking for an engaging, friendly session which supports your child’s development? Come and join Woodland Wanderers at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm! Both block booking and pay as you go available.
Not running in winter months.
