Badger Forest School at Cardinham Woods

About this day nursery

Badger Wood Adventures offers an enriching outdoor experience through its Forest School programme, fostering a connection with nature for children of various ages. Led by experienced and qualified Forest School Leaders, the programme emphasises child-led exploration and play in a natural woodland setting.

The philosophy centres on holistic development, recognising the positive impact of outdoor environments on a child's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well-being. As a social enterprise, Badger Wood Adventures reinvests its surplus to enhance the woodland environment and expand accessibility to more individuals.

Sessions are designed to encourage appreciation and responsibility for the natural world, while also promoting calmness, focus, and engagement through activities like den building, treasure hunts, and outdoor games. The approach highlights how consistent interaction with nature can alleviate the pressures of a technology-driven world, allowing children to thrive in an inspiring and ever-changing natural landscape.

Our ethos

At Badger Wood Adventures our vision is to provide a nurturing environment where people are able to connect with nature and each other to build a supportive community. We want to contribute to the wellbeing of children and embed an ethos of taking care of the planet. As a Social Enterprise we reinvest any surplus to improve and develop the woods and enable access to more people.