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Bookings now open for IFSA Annual Gathering!

 

We are delighted to welcome you to the 5th IFSA Annual Gathering and AGM in the beautiful setting of Myross Wood https://cecas.ie/ in the West Cork town of Leap on Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th June 2023.

Our theme this year is:

REWILDING OUR FOREST COMMUNITIES

reflecting on how we can rewild ourselves, our practice and our green spaces

We are thrilled to have as our keynote speaker Eoghan Daltun, author of An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey Into the Magic of Rewilding.

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What is Forest School?

Forest School is an inspirational process, that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees. 

Our Mission

The Irish Forest School Association was founded in 2016 to support the development of Forest School learning in Ireland.  Our mission is to support the development of quality Forest Schools in a diverse range of settings in Ireland.

Membership

Membership of the IFSA is open to everyone interested in developing quality Forest School in Ireland. Membership is renewed annually in May as a part of the annual conference subscription.

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Principles of Forest School

Train as a Forest School Leader

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Benefits of Forest School

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Changes in self-esteem and confidence

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Improve physical skills

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Increase motivation for learning and improve concentration

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Co-operation as part of a team teaches children to be aware of others

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Improve language and communication skills

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Improve relationship with and understanding of the outdoors

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Enhance numeracy and literacy skills

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPDATE!
Irish Level 6 Certificate in Forest School Leadership validated by QQI

Two courses are due to start in June 2023 ( subject to final validation by QQI). All the information you need is at this link  https://brigitsgarden.ie/forest-school-leadership/. You must register your interest directly with Brigit’s Garden in Co. Galway, by 12th April 2023, using the same link.

Due to anticipated demand for the first two courses, we will only release the opening date for applications to people on the Brigit’s Garden list. If you have any queries you can direct these to the course organiser by clicking the link below.

Bookings now open for IFSA Annual Gathering!

We are delighted to welcome you to the 5th IFSA Annual Gathering and AGM in the beautiful setting of Myross Wood https://cecas.ie/ in the West Cork town of Leap on Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th June 2023.

Our theme this year is:

REWILDING OUR FOREST COMMUNITIES

reflecting on how we can rewild ourselves, our practice and our green spaces

We are thrilled to have as our keynote speaker Eoghan Daltun, author of An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey Into the Magic of Rewilding.

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So great to see so many bookings coming in for our 5th Annual Gathering and AGM. .Early bird prices end this Friday, so if you have been thinking of joining us for a wonderful weekend of nature based workshops and talks now is the time to book!. And a reminder that this weekend is open to everyone, no need to be a forest school leader..- Current IFSA members €150 (Early bird €125 until 26th May)- Non-members: €180; (Early Bird €150 until 26th May)- Current FS trainees/ third level students (on presentation of card) €135 (Early bird €115 until 26th May) ..book here:www.tickettailor.com/events/irishforestschoolassociation1/908796.See you in a few weeks!🌳BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR IFSA ANNUAL GATHERING🌳.We are delighted to welcome you to the 5th IFSA Annual Gathering and AGM in the beautiful setting of @cecas.ie Myross Wood in the West Cork town of Leap on Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th June 2023. .This weekend is open to everyone- no need to be a forest school leader, although you may want to be one after the weekend 🙂Our theme this year is: Rewilding our Forest Communities reflecting on how we can rewild ourselves, our practice and our green spaces 🌿We are thrilled to have as our keynote speaker Eoghan Daltun, author of An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey Into the Magic of Rewilding @irishrainforest Eoghan's talk will help inspire us as we deepen our awareness of the powerfulness of how Forest School can help make our world a better place for all sentient beings.🌿At this year’s gathering:- Keynote speaker Eoghan Daltun, author of “An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey Into the Magic of Rewilding”- 4 CPD workshops which will run twice concurrently (attendees select 2 of 4 options)- Evening entertainment and community campfire- IFSA AGM- Panel discussion- Skillsharesto book and for more info click here:www.tickettailor.com/events/irishforestschoolassociation1/908796 Looking forward to seeing you there!#irishforestschoolassociation #forestschoolireland #forestschoolagm #rewilding ... See MoreSee Less
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