The John Muir Award is central to what we do, so here are the activities and learning outcomes that fit with our wild place, our work and the times of year we work.
Our sessions are really drive by the people and the place, so everyone comes up with their own ideas too - and we will make things that can be shared with the communities we are all part of.
Our sessions are really drive by the people and the place, so everyone comes up with their own ideas too - and we will make things that can be shared with the communities we are all part of.
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Discover
D1: Identify a range of common trees and flowers. D2: Identify the tracks and signs of common wild animals. D3: Read a map and follow a compass bearing. D4: Understand some of the history of our woodland setting. D5: Identify and describe new interests (increase self knowledge) 
Finding the unusual tway-blade
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Explore
E1: Safely use and properly maintain a range of tools. E2: Choose and harvest the right material for making craft items. E3: Make a range of craft items (mallet, spoon, bowl, cordage). E4: Show greater confidence in practical skills 
Two handled saw - preparing for bowl making
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Conserve (look after)
C1: Assess the risks associated with being in the outdoors and be suitably equipped C2: Light and maintain a fire using a range of methods C3: Understand basic, practical woodland conservation methods C4: Take part in a range of conservation activities (coppicing, tree felling, bramble bashing, ride clearing, tree nursery) 
Coppiced hazel making a decorative arch for the play area
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Share
S1: Identify aspects of John Muir’s example and share with others S2: Prepare a range of foods to share that are cooked on the campfire S3: Keep a personal record of your learning to share with others S4: Participate in reflective group activities 
Kim shares her journal
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