Guide and Scout badges

Since the pioneering Freeland Scouts found their way to us at Wytham Woods in early 2022 to do their naturalist and forester badges, we’ve been receiving a steady stream of interest from Scout and Guide groups. It’s a great way of connecting young people with the natural world. Thanks so much to the Freeland leaders for spreading the word!

We can run a mix of activities which more than cover both badges and give everyone a great day out. Activities depend on the time of year but might include tree ID, training in safe and effective use of saws and loppers, hazel coppicing and making wildlife habitat piles, tree planting, signs of spring nature ID walk, bush craft skills, nature recording through drawing, and more!

While we don’t work directly with Wytham Woods at present you can contact them to book and engage us to run your day. Please get in touch with kim@oxfordearthacademy.org.