Environmental Education

Under the umbrella term of civil engineering, there are many sub-types of engineering – some of which are newer than others. Civil is one of the oldest disciplines of engineering but it hasn’t been until recently that we have been able to see the impact that engineering can have on our society. Civil engineering serves […]

Handmade, Ethical, Plastic Free Toys Are you going for an ethical, plastic free Christmas? Want to buy the kids something which won’t break after a few days? Want a toy with real play longevity that encourages them to use their creativity and is safe for all ages? Then the Blue Sky Toy Collection will definitely […]

Did you know scientists estimate that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans? About half of all plastic produced is for single-use or disposable items such as packaging.  Choose to refuse single-use plastic this July by signing up for the Plastic Free July challenge at www.plasticfreejuly.org. By bringing your own reusable shopping […]

The UK has a serious litter problem. Take a look around you – every village, town, city, beach and roadside is blighted with the lazy leftovers of our daily lives. Clean Up Britain had been wrestling hard with how to properly ignite the conversation about litter and the damage it does and has recently launched […]

When I first saw the Mud and Bloom Box featured on twitter I was immediately intrigued and wanted to know more. As gardening and crafts are two of my favourite things, a subscription box combining the two seemed a great idea, especially for children. Crafts Since February my two children aged 6 and 8 have […]

Georgiana Keable the author of ‘The Natural Storyteller, Wildlife Tales For Telling’ has been a key figure in the rebirth of storytelling in both Norway and England. She founded the Norway Storytelling Festival in 2004 and now teaches storytelling at Oslo University. This  collection of short stories encompasses enthralling tales from India, Scandinavia, Africa, Russia, […]

There has been plenty of stories in the media recently about the importance of children spending time outdoors and getting enough fresh air and exercise. One activity which is a great way to get young children outside in the winter months is bird spotting. Not only is it a great hobby to take part in […]

Looking for inspiration to get your child writing? Come and join us for a weekly session of ‘Writing in the woods’ where your child will be given the opportunity to explore a variety of literary forms including fiction, poetry, short stories, drama and more in the wonderful setting of Foundry Wood. The series of workshops […]

Despite providing around 1/3 of our available food the bee population is in decline due to disease, urbanisation, intensive farming and colony collapse disorder. This infographic from Suttons Seeds provides some fascinating facts and also identifies how we can be more bee-friendly in our gardens.

Come and enjoy an enchanting hour at Foundry Wood this summer holiday. Follow our fairy and wizard trail, concoct a magic potion in our mud kitchen and make your own fairy or wizard house from materials in the natural environment. Thursday 25th August,  11am to 12.15 at Foundry Wood, Leamington Spa. Children must be accompanied by […]