Birdwings Forest School in-person and bespoke training is specific to Australian environments, sensitive and inclusive of First Nations perspectives and reflective of our innovative practice in our own programs. We are registered Kindy Uplift Providers so make sure you use your funding for your team’s professional development.
Birdwings Forest School are experienced contemporary nature mentors, and co-founders of the Australian Forest School Association (AFSA). Our training meets the principles and practices of this national organisation, which sets the standard for nature immersion programs in Australia.
Team Training
There’s nothing more powerful than practical and creative whole team training when you would like to effect change, make a shift, deepen your experiences or inspire new approaches.
We enjoy making our site available to you for a half (3-4 hours) or full day (6 hours) of experiential learning – or we can come to you!
Our mentoring days are practical, creative, super fun and inspiring. Choose-your-own-adventure with the following topics that align with our LEAF Framework:
- Ecological Storytelling – Oral storytelling techniques, writing stories and ecological connection through story
- Nature Mentoring & Playwork -Mentoring approaches and playwork theory in nature
- Adventurous & Risky Play – Bushcrafts, campfires, tools, loose parts play
- Collaborative Visual Documentation – Floorbook-style, nature journalling and documentation for children’s voices
- Caring With Slow Pedagogy – Relational practices, seasonal curriculum, care practices and therapeutic approaches
- Empowered Communication – Declarative language, sociocratic discussions and community-oriented decision-making with children
- And for creative play we can also offer Handcrafts, Felt-Making, Nature Journalling, Botanical Watercolours – and anything else you’ve seen us do, and want to have a go at!!
