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We offer expert, hands-on training in wildlife tracking, ethnobotany, and bushcraft, helping students develop practical skills and a lasting connection with nature. Learn with us how to build ecological literacy and a deeper understanding of your outdoor environment. A lifelong naturalist and experienced educator, John has been teaching since 1994 and has delivered respected courses through Woodcraft School since 2000. See our reviews at the bottom of every page!
Exploring the skills and woodsense that lead to ecological literacy
COURSES
Our woodland camp is set in 250 acres of ancient woodland on a private estate in the South Downs National Park, providing an ideal location for wildlife tracking, bushcraft, and ethnobotany courses. With a three-acre lake, streams, and meadows, students gain hands-on experience in natural history, plant identification, and traditional outdoor skills. Beyond the South Downs, we run tracking programmes, bushcraft courses, and guided tours across the UK and Europe, bringing participants closer to nature in inspiring landscapes.
Wildlife and Tracking
Understanding our animal world using track and sign identification and following the animals using trailing techniques
Ethnobotany
Identification of plants, trees and fungi with a deep exploration into wild foods, medicines and bushcraft uses.
Bushcraft
Covering the traditional outdoor living skills and crafts that are wedded to our region. essential skills for any naturalist