Book A Course - Bring A Friend

You’ve heard of BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free) now try BACBAF or Book A Course and Bring A Friend.

It’s simple. Book any Woodlife Trails course for yourself, enter BACBAF in the voucher code area and we will let you bring one additional person along with you on the course for free.

[This is subject to our terms and conditions. Also please note that you will have to register your friend on the course and supply their emergency details. We will ask you to do do this on confirmation of your booking]

This is a great opportunity to introduce someone to the world of Bushcraft, Tracking and Wildlife. So why not give it a go?

See our Course List or this year’s Course Dates page.

Book A Course - Bring A Friend

You’ve heard of BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free) now try BACBAF or Book A Course and Bring A Friend.

It’s simple. Book any Woodlife Trails course for yourself, enter BACBAF in the voucher code area and we will let you bring one additional person along with you on the course for free.

[This is subject to our terms and conditions. Also please note that you will have to register your friend on the course and supply their emergency details. We will ask you to do do this on confirmation of your booking]

This is a great opportunity to introduce someone to the world of Bushcraft, Tracking and Wildlife. So why not give it a go?

See our Course List or this year’s Course Dates page.

Wilderness Immersion Course

Twice a year we run our flagship Wilderness Immersion Course. We call this course “The Gate”. No matter what your experience and skill level, we bring you back and guide you through it to enable you to have a deeper understanding and deeper connection with the environment, the quarry and, fundamentally, allows you to explore your own skills, fears and senses in a primeval way.

We had some great and willing participants and their observations and enthusiasm was quite extraordinary. Badgers, foxes, deer and rodents were seen at very close quarters. Despite a downpour as soon as the participants were “immersed” in the forest, only one returned (a good decision in the circumstances). The others were rewarded by a series of close-encounters they will probably never forget.

We were all fortunate enough to witness the start of the Fallow deer rut by hearing some bellowing. Our trail cam captured the exact moment when a Fallow buck started calling to his harem.

As usual we had some excellent assistants who threw themselves into everything from stocking up wood for the fire to actually delivering parts of a session.

As usual the backdrop of Hatfield Forest produced a mobile classroom full of feeding signs, scat and various species for observation and discussion. It is not difficult to relax, slow-down and become one with nature in an environment such as this.

 

The next course will start in two-weeks. It’s the Woodland Tracker that will expand on the tracking skills that the Immersion course started. If you would like to come on the course, please book online here… http://www.woodlife.co.uk/2009/03/17/fbt/

Thanks for the visit.

Wilderness Immersion Course

Twice a year we run our flagship Wilderness Immersion Course. We call this course “The Gate”. No matter what your experience and skill level, we bring you back and guide you through it to enable you to have a deeper understanding and deeper connection with the environment, the quarry and, fundamentally, allows you to explore your own skills, fears and senses in a primeval way.

We had some great and willing participants and their observations and enthusiasm was quite extraordinary. Badgers, foxes, deer and rodents were seen at very close quarters. Despite a downpour as soon as the participants were “immersed” in the forest, only one returned (a good decision in the circumstances). The others were rewarded by a series of close-encounters they will probably never forget.

We were all fortunate enough to witness the start of the Fallow deer rut by hearing some bellowing. Our trail cam captured the exact moment when a Fallow buck started calling to his harem.

As usual we had some excellent assistants who threw themselves into everything from stocking up wood for the fire to actually delivering parts of a session.

As usual the backdrop of Hatfield Forest produced a mobile classroom full of feeding signs, scat and various species for observation and discussion. It is not difficult to relax, slow-down and become one with nature in an environment such as this.

 

The next course will start in two-weeks. It’s the Woodland Tracker that will expand on the tracking skills that the Immersion course started. If you would like to come on the course, please book online here… http://www.woodlife.co.uk/2009/03/17/fbt/

Thanks for the visit.

Back to the Woods

Having had a couple of weeks break, it was nice to get back into the woods. The weather was nice and sunny and there was a real, if not weak, warmth to it. It was certainly warm enough to attract a couple of late flying insects such as this Comma butterfly and a Common darter dragonfly.

My excursion found me in Poor Park woods. I was surprised to see most of the blackberries now gone already, but there were one or two patches left. The damp but mild early autumn brought with it a smell, which is unique to this time of year.

All was quiet. It is a calm before the storm - as very soon, the first frosts will descend and there will be a late scramble to  collect fallen fruit and nuts. Of course, there will also be an atmosphere of electricity through the woods when the Fallow deer rut commences and the Tawny owls start calling out defending their territories.

For now, the trees still mostly had a full layer of green leaves with only a few of the maples starting to turn to a beautiful red.

Next weekend we have our popular Immersion course in Hatfield forest which I’m really looking forward to. This is a great course and participants always come away with a new outlook on nature and a basic toolbox of tracking skills. It will be great to our crew again and of course meet new people and introduce them to the Forest.

Until then… thanks for the visit.

Back to the Woods

Having had a couple of weeks break, it was nice to get back into the woods. The weather was nice and sunny and there was a real, if not weak, warmth to it. It was certainly warm enough to attract a couple of late flying insects such as this Comma butterfly and a Common darter dragonfly.

My excursion found me in Poor Park woods. I was surprised to see most of the blackberries now gone already, but there were one or two patches left. The damp but mild early autumn brought with it a smell, which is unique to this time of year.

All was quiet. It is a calm before the storm - as very soon, the first frosts will descend and there will be a late scramble to  collect fallen fruit and nuts. Of course, there will also be an atmosphere of electricity through the woods when the Fallow deer rut commences and the Tawny owls start calling out defending their territories.

For now, the trees still mostly had a full layer of green leaves with only a few of the maples starting to turn to a beautiful red.

Next weekend we have our popular Immersion course in Hatfield forest which I’m really looking forward to. This is a great course and participants always come away with a new outlook on nature and a basic toolbox of tracking skills. It will be great to our crew again and of course meet new people and introduce them to the Forest.

Until then… thanks for the visit.

Shows

Throughout the year Woodlife Trails attends a number of Outdoor shows.

Our talks, demonstrations, activities and hands-on exhibits mainly centre on nature, wildlife and tracking (feeding signs, plaster casts, skulls, bones and scat) and how to get closer to woodland and forest inhabitants using bushcraft, tracking and field-craft techniques. We also talk about Bushcraft and the Law.

Our interactive demonstrations include: friction fire-lighting, knife-safety, carving techniques, spoon carving, introduction to tracking (using a "spoor-pit") plaster casts, field-craft and natural camouflage techniques. The demos are fun and aimed at people of all ages.

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In 2012 we will be attending the following shows:

The Bushcraft Show - 2- 4 June

Guest Speaker Pablo "How close do you want to go? - Getting closer to wildlife"

Demonstrations: Wildlife, tracking, plaster casts & natural camouflage

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Wilderness Gathering - 18th - 21st August

Guest speaker Pablo - "Bushcraft and the Law"

Demonstrations: Spoon Carving and tracking techniques

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We also regularly attend the annual Scouts reunion and county shows. Please see Events Calendar for 2012 dates.

If you would like to book us for your show or event, please use the Enquiry form on the Contact page. Thanks.

Shows

Throughout the year Woodlife Trails attends a number of Outdoor shows.

Our talks, demonstrations, activities and hands-on exhibits mainly centre on nature, wildlife and tracking (feeding signs, plaster casts, skulls, bones and scat) and how to get closer to woodland and forest inhabitants using bushcraft, tracking and field-craft techniques. We also talk about Bushcraft and the Law.

Our interactive demonstrations include: friction fire-lighting, knife-safety, carving techniques, spoon carving, introduction to tracking (using a "spoor-pit") plaster casts, field-craft and natural camouflage techniques. The demos are fun and aimed at people of all ages.

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In 2012 we will be attending the following shows:

The Bushcraft Show - 2- 4 June

Guest Speaker Pablo "How close do you want to go? - Getting closer to wildlife"

Demonstrations: Wildlife, tracking, plaster casts & natural camouflage

__________________________________________________

Wilderness Gathering - 18th - 21st August

Guest speaker Pablo - "Bushcraft and the Law"

Demonstrations: Spoon Carving and tracking techniques

___________________________________________________

We also regularly attend the annual Scouts reunion and county shows. Please see Events Calendar for 2012 dates.

If you would like to book us for your show or event, please use the Enquiry form on the Contact page. Thanks.

National Trust Wildcamp Weekend

This weekend, Woodlife Trails hosted the second and final Wildcamp Experience weekend at Hatfield Forest.

As with the previous weekend, the event was fully booked and 20 lucky people came into the forest to experience the wonderful forest.

Despite a couple of short, sharp showers, the weekend was sunny and warm and the participants enjoyed a number of demonstrations put on by JP and myself like night tracking, fire-lighting, knife safety, tracking and nature awareness and plant and tree ID. Some had a go at a few carving skills.

On Saturday evening we even had a go at badger watching. It was always going to be a challenge with 20 people but everyone at least heard the badgers snickering in the undergrowth.

This group were really attentive and everyone seemed to leave on Sunday with a new skills and an experience that they probably won’t forget in a hurry.

Thanks to the Woodlife assistants; Richard, Hannah and Beccy for the guidance and patience.

National Trust Wildcamp Weekend

This weekend, Woodlife Trails hosted the second and final Wildcamp Experience weekend at Hatfield Forest.

As with the previous weekend, the event was fully booked and 20 lucky people came into the forest to experience the wonderful forest.

Despite a couple of short, sharp showers, the weekend was sunny and warm and the participants enjoyed a number of demonstrations put on by JP and myself like night tracking, fire-lighting, knife safety, tracking and nature awareness and plant and tree ID. Some had a go at a few carving skills.

On Saturday evening we even had a go at badger watching. It was always going to be a challenge with 20 people but everyone at least heard the badgers snickering in the undergrowth.

This group were really attentive and everyone seemed to leave on Sunday with a new skills and an experience that they probably won’t forget in a hurry.

Thanks to the Woodlife assistants; Richard, Hannah and Beccy for the guidance and patience.

Welcome to our online shop.

We do not carry much stock at the moment therefore please be aware that there may be a delay between your order and delivery. We will inform you of approximate delivery dates.

Click on the link to see details about the product and to order.

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Woodlife Trails Hoodies

(Brown only)

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Woodlife Trails Badges

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Woodlife Trails Polo shirts

(Olive or Forest Green)

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Woodlife Trails logo Caps

(Olive or Brown)

__________________________________________

Snugpak Thermalon Sleeping Bag Liners

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Helsport teepees

Please enquire shop@woodlife.co.uk

Welcome to our online shop.

We do not carry much stock at the moment therefore please be aware that there may be a delay between your order and delivery. We will inform you of approximate delivery dates.

Click on the link to see details about the product and to order.

____________________________________________

Woodlife Trails Hoodies

(Brown only)

__________________________________________

Woodlife Trails Badges

__________________________________________

Woodlife Trails Polo shirts

(Olive or Forest Green)

__________________________________________

Woodlife Trails logo Caps

(Olive or Brown)

__________________________________________

Snugpak Thermalon Sleeping Bag Liners

__________________________________________

Helsport teepees

Please enquire shop@woodlife.co.uk