Plan hands-on woodland activities to share with children.
Written for adults leading outdoor learning, this illustrated guide brings together practical bushcraft activities, tool-use guidance and ideas for cooking and exploring outdoors.
Prepare clothing and equipment, choose where to practise and explore Leave No Trace.Introduce knife handling, safety and sharpening.Try carving projects including toasting sticks, tent pegs, wizard wands, a pocket whistle and a spoon.Explore fire-lighting methods, tinder bundles, fire lays and fire management.Discover campfire cooking ideas, fish preparation, tracking and track casting.For parents, outdoor educators and activity leaders choosing projects to suit their group. Activities involving tools and fire require appropriate adult supervision and judgement.
This is Volume 1. Volume 2 covers further topics including shelters, navigation and foraging. The combined Volumes 1 & 2 edition contains both volumes; choose the individual or combined edition to avoid buying the same material twice.