01636 650 000 customerservices@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Your Home Your District Your Business Your Council You are here: Your District Your District Parks and gardens Forest School Sconce and Devon Park Vicar Water Country Park Sherwood Heath Newark Castle and Gardens Nature Reserves Sky lanterns and balloons (ban on use) Forest School Allotments Intake Wood Trees and Nature Conservation Greener schools programme Forest School Forest school involves learning and discovery that’s in tune with nature and the great outdoors. Participants will take part in fun outdoor activities in our local parks and woodland. Open to children aged five to ten years of all abilities, forest school aims to promote new skills, confidence, self-esteem and team building. The woodland environment is central to the activities which include looking at the changing seasons and the smells, textures, sounds and tastes of nature. Our Forest School Leaders are trained in first aid and have attained a Level Three Forest Schools leader course. What to bring What to wear? old, comfortable clothing waterproof jacket long sleeved top and trousers waterproof trousers comfortable shoes or trainers wellington boots hat (either woolly or sun, depending on the weather!) What else is needed? packed lunch (if the session requires it) hot drink (if the session requires it) bottle filled with drinking water any medication or environment protection products you require What not to bring money mobile phones valuables of any kind knives or personal tools The Forest School leader will bring a mobile phone, consent forms, contact details and any medical forms, bin bags, water for washing hands and also for fire safety and a first aid kit. Booking a place Places are available for children 5 to 10 years old and each session is limited to 15 participants. Workshops cost £5 per child Please call 01636 650000 to book a place by debit or credit card. Birthday parties We’re now offering our Forest School workshops as a birthday party event. The workshops include games, craft tasks and cooking treats based around a theme of your choice. If you would like more information about our forest school, please get in touch with us. Nature-inspired activities for kids Here’s a round-up of some great resources for curious kids to try at home. Help inspire an interest in nature and a commitment to looking after our planet. Autumn leaf crafts and activities from the Woodland Trust Wildlife watch winter activities with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Getting children interested in gardening Let’s get greening Great Britain Giving nature a home near you with garden activities to try from the RSPB Get a Friends of the Earth planet protectors pack 10 nature activities for kids if you’re self-isolating at home from the Woodland Trust Learn about sustainability and plastics with BBC Bitesize How to help wildlife at home with the Wildlife Trusts Let's ride local with British Cycling Build a bug hotel from the RSPB Earth School Additional information Contact us Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1BY Open Mon to Fri, 9am - 5pm Contact Us Follow us Facebook Flickr Instagram Twitter YouTube Legal Accessibility Cookies Copyright Disclaimer Information request Privacy Your Council Current vacancies Give us your feedback Latest news MyAccount for tenants Your local councillor Committee calendar