Joyful Outdoors
Foraging and Bushcraft in and around The Birtley Estate
From foraging to fire lighting – Elspeth’s workshops and walks are designed to give you with the skills to boost your confidence outdoors and deepen your understanding of the natural world.
Activities can include:
Foraging Walks
Enjoy seasonal wild food and nature walks to spark your curiosity and ignite a love affair with wild plants.
Bushcraft
Like the sound of a forest school for grown ups? Learn new skills and unwind at these beginner-friendly workshops.
Navigation and Maps
Find the joy in map reading and build the confidence to safely navigate in a lowland environment.
Laughter Yoga
Energising laughter wellness sessions to relieve stress and flood your body with happy hormones.
"I joined one of Elspeth's workshops and can't believe how much she packed into one afternoon. I left with new skills in foraging, crafting and fire making. More importantly, I left with a sense of peace, refreshed and revitalised for the week ahead."
Ruth B. October 2022