LEARN WILD
Let nature teach...
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When truly present in nature, we do use all our senses at the same time, which is the optimum state of learning.”
― Richard Louv, The Nature Principle
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Led by ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan, our Learn Wild experience features a rich mix of ancestral skills, folklore and stories for schools keen to explore more of the natural world through practical and storied experiences.
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These sessions focus on teaching children how our ancestors interacted with the natural world, deepening the relationship between young people and nature, and supporting staff in identifying incredible opportunities outdoors to teach the wider curriculum!
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
ANDREA
Every experience is created to be perfect for the group gathered together. Pridie is a qualified teacher with over 20 years experience. No previous knowledge is necessary and, depending on the age of the class and time of year, the experience can include elements of the following:
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Nature-based Folklore & Folktales
Sharing the folklore and folktales connected to our native plants and trees with plant and tree identification
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​Ancestral Skills & Ethnobotany
Methods of making fire, cooking on fire, whittling, cordage, basketry, plant medicine, dyeing with natural materials, ancestral art
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​Celtic Runes & the Ogham Tree Alphabet
Exploring the ancient Ogham script and tree symbolism
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Example workshops
Colleges
Guided mountain walks, plants and tree ID, foraging, folklore, plant medicine, methods of making fire, cooking on fire, storytelling, the science behind storytelling (how the brain responds to story), camping at Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite.
Sessions can be booked at Cwmffrwd Farm or Pridie can visit your setting