Curious by Nature

Providing outdoor learning opportunities to the local community.

We are a diverse community of east London families brought together by a love of learning and playing in nature.

We run free and subsidised sessions twice per week, and during term breaks in Beckton District Park and local community gardens in Newham. We also work with local schools.

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Our values

Our core values include self-directed education, risk taking play and commitment to being part of our community of families. Our group includes home educating families as well as families with children under five years. We also welcome children who attend school full time to join our holiday sessions. We run our sessions year round and enjoy spending time in nature in all weather conditions.

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“I enjoyed the activities offered and the incredibly warm group of like minded [families] around. [The sessions] focus on giving the child the opportunity to experience the space without any need to follow a certain structure."

Ambreen, Family Forest School
"My daughter asks me everyday when she’s going back to forest school! We look forward to future sessions."

Newham mother, Drop Off Forest School
"My child is taking more risks, he is a whole different child, playing with other children."

Newham mother of a neurodivergent child, Family Forest School
"Great experience, my daughter is more confident and inquisitive, she was scared before [Forest School]."

Father, Family Forest School
"We love [Forest School]. My child got better at managing turns- the sand timer just clicked this time! We love using the saw and other tools. I liked sharing ideas on what to do when children are angry [in the parent's circle].

Newham mother of 3, Family Forest School
"Kat is very good at teaching the kids practical skills. We liked the variety of activities and the freedom to do these in a spontaneous way. My daughter enjoyed making bows and arrows, peeling and decorating sticks."

Valerio, Family Forest School
"My children enjoyed creativity & free play. All of the facilitators are knowledgeable and approachable. Elena is amazing, compassionate and friendly. Tasha is fun, friendly and empathetic."

Hana, Family Forest School
"My children enjoyed sawing and hammering. They felt a great sense of achievement. They also liked scavenger hunts- children loved running around spotting things. Thank you so much for everything you do!”

Katrina, Family Forest School
My son absolutely loved the Forest School days you ran in the half term. He’s never wanted to go to a holiday club before, so I wasn’t sure he would enjoy it. But he told me after the first day it was the “best day of my life”. He loved it so much and is really keen to do it again. Thank you for all the work you did to make it such a memorable experience for the kids.

Anneke, Woodland Explorers Holiday Camp
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for my daughter during Forest Club this year. She has absolutely loved coming every week and says it is the best club she attends. She has gained so much joy from every session from the amazing leaders and their creativity to every little detail she has made and discovered during the activities. We truly appreciate the effort, imagination, care and passion that goes into creating such a special experience for the children. It has been wonderful to see her so excited about nature, exploring and learning through play. Thank you for giving her this opportunity to connect with the natural world and for creating such happy memories for her.

Ina, Forest School After School Club

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Providing outdoor learning opportunities to the local community.

We are a diverse community of east London families brought together by a love of learning and playing in nature.

Our values

“I enjoyed the activities offered and the incredibly warm group of like minded [families] around. [The sessions] focus on giving the child the opportunity to experience the space without any need to follow a certain structure."

"My daughter asks me everyday when she’s going back to forest school! We look forward to future sessions."

"My child is taking more risks, he is a whole different child, playing with other children."

"Great experience, my daughter is more confident and inquisitive, she was scared before [Forest School]."

"We love [Forest School]. My child got better at managing turns- the sand timer just clicked this time! We love using the saw and other tools. I liked sharing ideas on what to do when children are angry [in the parent's circle].

"Kat is very good at teaching the kids practical skills. We liked the variety of activities and the freedom to do these in a spontaneous way. My daughter enjoyed making bows and arrows, peeling and decorating sticks."

"My children enjoyed creativity & free play. All of the facilitators are knowledgeable and approachable. Elena is amazing, compassionate and friendly. Tasha is fun, friendly and empathetic."

"My children enjoyed sawing and hammering. They felt a great sense of achievement. They also liked scavenger hunts- children loved running around spotting things. Thank you so much for everything you do!”

Join our outdoor learning community.

Our Funders & Partners

Curious by Nature London CIC