NEW! Summer 2024 Events

Kids Summer Adventure Days!

Under the guidance of experienced children's practitioner Elsie and forest school leader Josh, let your kids embrace their wild side, explore nature, learn about wildlife, and have a blast outdoors

Activities will include nature walks, animal encounters, and hands-on learning experiences including bushcraft and cooking activities. It's the perfect opportunity for your little ones to connect with the wild and make new friends.

Don't miss out on this exciting event which is completely free thanks to support funding from Exmoor National Park and the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme.

Spaces are limited to 10 children per session and booking is essential.


 

Outdoor Children's Sessions:

Ages 5-11

The sessions are carefully planned to help children develop new skills in a structured yet exciting environment. They will safely explore and enjoy the agro-forestry farm, engaging in activities such as bushcraft, campfire cooking, tool use, and supervised animal encounters. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to connect with nature and learn new skills alongside others.

 

WHEN?

10am - 2pm

ORIGINAL SESSIONS

Session 1: Thursday 25th July

Session 2: Thursday 1st August

Session 3: Thursday 8th August

Session 4: Thursday 15th August

Please only book one of the ORIGINAL SESSION dates (the ORIGINAL sessions will all be the same).

 

NEW SESSIONS

Session A: Wednesday 31st July

Session B: Wednesday 7th August

Session C: Wednesday 14th August

Please only book one of the NEW SESSION dates dates (the NEW sessions will all be the same).

 

You may book one of the ORIGINAL SESSION + one of the NEW SESSIONS per child (the sessions will be different).

Parents/Carers may either drop off and collect or remain on site. Please leave dogs at home.

 

 

WHERE?

WITH THE WILD CIC, Higher Barn Farm, Slade Lane, Roadwater,
TA23 0LY

The farm is best located using the What Three Words App using the words ideal.unrated.lunching

Drop off and collection parking: The yard by the large modern agricultural barn - turn right as you enter the farm.

 

NEED TO KNOW!

Ages 5 to 11 years old.

Please bring your own packed lunch.

Please ensure children are dressed appropriately for outdoor activities including long sleeves, long trousers, sturdy shoes and sun hats and/or wet weather gear depending on the weather on the day.

If children have any specific medical needs please contact Elsie in advance. (07305064532).

If children have additional needs please contact Elsie in advance (07305064532).

Please ensure children are dressed appropriately for outdoor activities including long sleeves, long trousers, sturdy shoes and sun hats and/or wet weather gear depending on the weather on the day. Please make sure sun cream applied and a spare change of clothes is recommended.

Sessions will plan to go ahead in the event of poor weather. In extreme circumstances where the weather is considered to be dangerous sessions maybe rescheduled.

Please ensure that children only wear clothes you are prepared to get grubby or dirty as we will be having fun exploring and getting messy.

Children booked in must be able to independently use the toilet and manage their own changing and hygiene.

Children will be supervised in a risk assessed environment to complete tasks around a campfire, use tools and explore the farm environment.

A responsible adult must sign a liability and consent waiver for each child taking part in the session.

Booking is Essential (link below)

It's Free!

March 2024
Introduction to Agroforestry

A dive into the world of agroforestry!

This series of events invited visitors to explore the benefits of combining trees and crops in farming practices and take a tour around Higer Barn farm - a new agroforestry smallholding in the foothills of Exmoor National Park. Cerys Dehaini (Architect, Smallholder, and Permaculture Designer) shared the knowledge and experience she has gained so far through setting up various agroforestry systems on her family's 20 acre site near Roadwater. Provided on a number of dates throughout March, each session  provided valuable insights on how we can all engage with sustainable agriculture and local food systems and how planting trees can give us hope for the future. 

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