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Free events in 2026
January and February are a quiet time in the woods. While our school sessions are on pause, we are taking time for sorting and repairing kit, ...
Happy New Year from the woods!
2021 REVIEW What a busy year! The Branch Out team worked with several primary schools throughout the year, forming great ...
Ray Mears Wilderness Bushcraft with Branch Out
Forest school leaders and bushcraft enthusiasts from around Cumbria and North Lancashire gathered at Birkmere, near Blencow during the weekend of ...
Ray Mears comes to Cumbria!
Bushcraft and survival expert and founder of the Woodlore School of Wildnerness Bushcraft, Ray Mears will be visiting Cumbria in October along ...
A busy term of outdoor play, learning and discovery!
Phew! We have now had a chance to rest after what's been a brilliant and busy term since lockdown ended back in the spring. It's been a real ...
Dandelion honey recipe
On a sunny day, picking dandelions is a lovely foraging activity. Find a place where they are in abundance, somewhere they're unlikely to ...