Supporting the development of Forest School across Ireland
Welcome to the Irish Forest School Association Who We AreFind a forest schoolBookings 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.
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.
Next Steps
How to Get Involved
Become a Member
Principles of Forest School
Train as a Forest School Leader
Come to our Events
Find a
Forest School
near you
Child Protection
Benefits of Forest School
Changes in self-esteem and confidence
Improve physical skills
Increase motivation for learning and improve concentration
Co-operation as part of a team teaches children to be aware of others
Improve language and communication skills
Improve relationship with and understanding of the outdoors
Enhance numeracy and literacy skills
join us
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.
Resources
An Taisce Green Schools
CRANN Trees for Ireland
Coillte Nature
Native Woodland Trust
Leave No Trace
LEAF Ireland
Field Studies Ireland
Heritage in Schools
Forest School Association (England)
Children and Natural Alliance of Canada
Outdoor & Woodland Learning in Scotland (OWL)
Nature Days
Lasmuigh – the professional practice journal for the Outdoor Sector on the Island of Ireland
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