Introduction to Woodland Skills

Face to Face Recovery College Courses (18+)

Do you want to learn some practical skills in a woodland setting? This course running with our partners at Athelas CIC provides the opportunity to learn with instruction and supervision how to develop a range of woodland skills.

Practical skills covered will include:

1) The safe lighting, management, use, and extinguishing of an open fire.

2) The safe use hand tools and carving knives to create natural crafts.

3) The identification of a range of native and introduced trees and plants, and their uses and ecology.

The course is designed to give adult students access to a woodland environment where they can gain practical skills and support their wellbeing by being out in nature. Students will need a moderate level of fitness as the sessions are held in a woodland setting which is accessed via paths which are sometimes muddy.

The location for this course is within Bulcliff woodlands, Denby Dale Road.  There is a bus stop within walking distance and there are car parking facilities available. However, if you have any concerns about travel to or from the location, including financial restrictions, please contact the College and we will see if we are able to offer any support for this. 

Please ensure you let the College know at the time of booking if you have any dexterity issues or other concerns around using smaller pieces of equipment. Our crafting sessions often use equipment that may be more challenging to use with dexterity issues (such as pencils, pastels, sewing equipment or paintbrushes) and if informed in advance, we are able to make our sessions fully accessible for those with additional crafting support needs.