This programme will include spending some time on basic bushcraft skills such as fire lighting, knife skills and foraging. We will hone our naturalist skills including plant ID, tracking and animal behaviour. We will explore our connection to the land and to each other in a playful way, through games, stories and crafts. We will use all of our senses for deep nature connection practices. This programme will be skills based, with each day focussing on one skill that we think might interest you. However there will still be plenty of time and space for sit spots, wanders and games. Nature connection will be woven through everything we do. The Elderberry programme is an opportunity to step away from your usual routine, to relax, breathe and learn something new surrounded by beautiful Wicklow woodlands.
Dates and details (please notes some are Saturdays and some are Sundays):
Sun 11th sept at Redgate, Newcastle: Firecraft
Sat 8th Oct at Altidore, Kilpedder: Food and foraging
Sun 13th Nov Redgate, Newcastle: Survival and Shelter
Sat 10th Dec at Manus Woods, Glenealy: Woodcraft
Times:
11am to 3pm, except Food and Foraging (8th October) which will start at 10am and finish at 3.
Rates:
Individual days: €65
All 4: €220
Location: each session will be in a different location around the east Wicklow area. These are sites we use regularly and are easily accessible by car. We can help to arrange lifts or carpooling if needed.
Rates: €220 for the full programme. In order to get the most from the experience we recommend taking this as a full programme of four sessions. (We don't want to exclude anyone based on their financial situation. If you need to discuss reduced rates or paying in installments please email us confidentially at
3treeswicklow@gmail.com)
3Trees is a collaboration between Wicklow Forest School Leaders:
Marc Barker (NatureConnect) and Amber Godwin (Barefoot and Wild)
Forest School Leaders are Garda Vetted, Fully Insured, and First Aid Certified
