Forest School resources

Only available to registered Green Light Trust Forest School Students.

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Young Futures - Frithy Woods

Free 8 week EARTH course for 18 - 35 year olds (Please note this course has strict eligibility criteria, for further information please submit an enquiry or email [email protected] Every Thursday from 10am - 3pm 16th June - 4th August 2022.
Natural Alternatives - Castan Wood - Group B

Free 6 week EARTH course for 16 - 25 year olds who are struggling with life progression and wellbeing due to mental health or other barriers. Every Friday from 10:00-15:00, 29th July - 2nd September 2022
Natural Alternatives - Castan Wood - Group A

Free 6 week EARTH course for 16 - 25 year olds who are struggling with life progression and wellbeing due to mental health or other barriers. Every Thursday from 10:00- 15:00, 21st July - 25th August 2022.
EARTH Recovery - Castan Wood

Free 6 week EARTH Recovery course which provides a safe place for adults over 18 in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Every Tuesday 10am - 3pm 19th July - 23rd August. *If this course is sold out, please complete an enquiry form to be placed on the reserve list and someone will contact you if a place becomes available*

AIR courses

Nature inspired online wellbeing courses for anyone dealing with mental health issues. Find out more:
EARTH: Mental Health

Progressive wellbeing and educational courses in our woodlands or other outdoor spaces. For adults and young people dealing with mental health issues. Mixed groups and Women Only groups are available.
Forest School Training Overview

Who can train to be a Forest School practitioner? Which training is right for me? Why should I train with Green Light Trust?
Forest School Training Level 3 Leader

Level 3 Forest School Leader: Qualification to lead Forest School sessions with groups of children/young people in your chosen setting.
Our Impact Explained

How do we use the power of nature to support mental health? Find out here, as well as the impact we've already had. We're experts in using nature to support good mental health.
We are recruiting! Wellbeing in Nature Facilitator

We are looking to recruit a new Well-being in Nature Facilitator to work at our sites across Norfolk. We are looking for applicants who have experience of supporting vulnerable people facing significant challenges in their lives. You might have a background in education, well-being, mentoring, forest school or outdoor education but whatever your experience you will be passionate about nature and committed to helping our participants progress and develop.
Castan Wood

Castan Wood - a 26 acre site in Martlesham, on the edge of Ipswich
Volunteer

Our volunteers come from such a cross section of the community, and bring hugely varied experiences to their engagement with our Trust activity.
EARTH Courses: What's involved?

Fully funded sessions in woodland locations. Click here for information on who can attend and what a typical Green Light Trust Earth day might comprise.
Frithy Wood

Ancient SSSI semi natural woodland in Lawshall, just outside Bury St Edmunds