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Top 10 Wild Foods to Forage
Top 10 Wild Foods to Forage

Summer may be on the way out but there's still foraging to be done. Be prepared for the Summer of 2019 with this handy Top 10 Guide for identifying wild foods.

Fire Safety for Forest Schools
Fire Safety for Forest Schools

Fire can be the basis of a number of exciting forest school and bushcraft activities. In this brief guide we look at the importance of carrying the correct fire safety kit for your forest school.

Nettle Soup Recipe
Nettle Soup Recipe

In this handy guide we teach you how to how to make this bushcraft classic...Nettle Soup! This, surprisingly tasty, soup is the perfect outdoor reciepe and is quick and simple to prepare with basic outdoor cooking equipment. Find out how to cook tasty nettle soup with this tried and tested method.

Making a Swedish Fire Torch
Making a Swedish Fire Torch

The Swedish Fire Torch (also known as a Swedish Log Candle or Canadian Candle), is a great method for setting up a fire as it uses only one log, has a flat cooking surface and is self feeding, meaning it can burn for several hours without any attention. Find out here how to make a Swedish fire torch of your own.

Carbon Vs Stainless Steel Knives | Which is Best?
Carbon Vs Stainless Steel Knives | Which is Best?

Which is better, Stainless Steel or Carbon Steel for knife blades? In this blog we look at which is better for a variety of Forest School and Bushcraft activities.

Tree of the Week | Silver Birch
Tree of the Week | Silver Birch

In this edition of 'Tree of the Week', We look at how you identify the Silver Birch Tress as well as its key characteristics and medicinal uses.

Join the Forest School Shop Affiliate Scheme
Join the Forest School Shop Affiliate Scheme

Get money off your next order (or even FREE gear) when you sign up as a Forest School Shop affiliate.

Is it Safe to Cook on Chicken Wire or Galvanized Grills?
Is it Safe to Cook on Chicken Wire or Galvanized Grills?

The dangers of cooking on galvanized chicken wire and other metals that are not designed to be cooked on. 

Tarps For Forest Schools
Tarps For Forest Schools

As we now offer so many different styles of tarpaulins, we’ve written a short guide to choosing the right tarp for your forest school. We hope this helps – but we’re always here to help if you need to contact us.

What is a Forest School?
What is a Forest School?

The term ‘Forest School’ is becoming quite common as the this exciting form of outdoor education expands across the country – and here, for our first BLOG post we aim to explain the ethos of a Forest School for those that are new to this form of teaching.

Trade Account For Outdoor Organisations
Trade Account For Outdoor Organisations

If you intend on placing frequent large (bulk) orders of forest school equipment for a company or organisation, then why not apply for a trade account with us? Should you be successful in your application you will be given access to our network of websites, containing thousands of Forest School and Bushcraft products, along with catering and event supplies.