nature: our path to wellness.
experience the healing power of kinship

welcome to kinship in nature, a project dedicated to the belief that nature has the power to nurture our wellbeing and that we humans can, in reciprocity, nurture the earth.

we welcome people from all walks of life, no experience needed.

our mission is to participate in the growing movement of reconnecting with nature and bringing people into closer relationship with the earth. in doing so, we strive to protect the planet and create a sustainable future for generations to come.

being held next at k.i.n

what we offer at k.i.n…

  • 3-5 day drop-off camps offering nature based exploration giving children the chance to connect to themselves, each other and the natural world. held by extremely passionate, uniquely gifted (we look to find every campers gift) and highly trained kinfolk.

  • nature-based workshops for grown ups (no experience needed, just come as you are) to develop, connect and grow.

  • no prior experience needed.

    fsa accredited forest school level 3 training and fully funded traineeship opportunities available for our local community on each cohort.

    award winning ‘first aid’ & food hygiene certification for grown ups held by pioneering facilitators and organisations and hosted with love by k.i.n

  • expert tailored support for projects locally and internationally to enable other businesses and grassroots projects to thrive.

    connect for a 30 minute chat with our founders.

  • seasonal gatherings to mark and honour nature and traditions of times past amongst the trees with storytelling, live music, crafts, ceremony, fire & festivities.

    a deep rooted collaboration with wilderthorn wild ones. created by our truly talented bilbroughs.

  • opportunities for volunteer facilitators to be part of our co-creative team facilitating meaningful experiences for humans in nature.

Personal DEVELOPMENT

fully funded traineeship

making nature connection accessible to everyone.

we are delighted to be able to offer funded traineeships for people who want to become qualified ‘forest school’ practitioners and undertake a transformative personal and professional journey that involves the deepening of their connection and nature based skills within a holistic learning environment, understanding how development takes place and how to facilitate this experience for others through coordinating and delivering forest school programmes. 

community offerings

seasonal gatherings

in collaboration with wilderthorn wild ones.

many of the occasions we know today, such as ‘halloween’, ‘easter’ and ‘christmas’ have their origins in ancient celtic festivals. these were celebrations amongst communities of people who were in close relationship with the natural world and who knew their survival was dependent on it. we are harking back to these old ways and reimaging them in the 21st century to mark and honour the seasons and the nature-based traditions of times past through the ‘wheel of the year’ amongst the trees with storytelling, live music, crafts, ceremony and fire.

  • kinship in nature shares a truly unique and very moving, spiritual experience and connection with nature... and with others in the circle... a chance to take special time out surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of a secret forest setting, guided by really lovely, caring professional forest teachers.

    louise ~ kinship parent

  • my grandchildren have been attending your ‘forest school’ sessions. i couldn’t speak too highly of it. there are so many learning opportunities in a unique open air space which has been carefully developed to provide a wide range of outdoor activities. so much is planned for the children during the sessions – from nature trails to den making, carpentry to mud kitchen play. yet they have freedom as well and are encouraged to explore and take risks in a safe environment, supported by staff who are very skilled in tuning in to the children’s interests and adapting plans accordingly. from the time they enter the forest school environment they are transported to a wonderful world where the beauty, challenge and endless possibilities afforded by the outdoors supports them to learn and develop in a very powerful way. children learn life skills, gain confidence and independence, and develop a positive attitude to being outdoors in all weathers as well as a love of nature and wildlife. our ‘six’ year old always comes home and says, ‘grandma, i wish i could go to ‘forest school’ every day!

    linda ~ kinship grandparent

  • the traineeship experience was one of awe and wonder. we learned so many useful practical outdoor skills such as lighting fires and cooking over them, whittling, putting up shelters, knots and other bushcraft. each day was timeless and extremely soul nourishing. the course facilitators were so lovely and accommodating. there was a very cheerfully playful energy amongst the group during the training. i also was given the chance to volunteer onsite at kin and was then offered some paid work. i’m soon to be a qualified forest school leader and intend to carry this space with me wherever i go. i am eternally grateful to be on this path and for all the support i have been granted.

    celeste ~ past trainee

  • such a beautiful space for learning, easy to access and the site is like a hidden gem. communication was great, delicious lunch and lots of follow up information and resources. thanks k.i.n.

    ellen ~ founder of ‘super roots’

  • i’ve attended many first aid trainings over the course of my time working with and caring for young people and this is best one yet. the trainer is highly knowledgeable, the environment really nurturing and enjoyable and the lunch a wholesome & delicious addition. all learning should take place in this way!

    rachel ~ practitioner

  • i simply love your events, they have left me and my children mesmerised, therapeutically nourished, calm peaceful, present and thoughtful. they have reignited my love and passion for being at one with nature, and fulfilled a yearning to remain connected to a world outside of the busy and hectic city, and be reminded of our ancient celtic culture. can’t wait for the next one!

    shay ~ participant

  • the kinship team have created something really special hidden away in the forest, and it doesn’t just benefit the children. it’s a magical place for grownups too, who can escape for a couple of hours into the calm of the trees and soak up the kindness of everyone there. in a big, hectic, high speed city like london, it’s a wonderful place for children and their grown ups to connect with nature.

    francesca ~ kinship parent

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