19 Aug 2025: Outdoor Play and Imagination: How Nature Sparks Creativity in Children

The Stick That Became a Sword (or a Wand, or a Microphone…) Spend a few minutes watching children in the woods and you’ll notice something magical. A stick isn’t just […]
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13 Aug 2025: Messy Play Benefits: Why Mud, Water and Outdoor Fun Boost Your Child’s Learning

Why Parents Shouldn’t Fear the Mud We get it, the washing pile is already high, and the idea of your little one coming home with mud on their cheeks (and […]
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30 Jul 2025: Why Summer in the Woods is the Best Classroom of All

When you think of summer learning, what comes to mind – worksheets, whiteboards and stuffy rooms? Not at A Touch of the Wild! For us, the best classroom has no […]
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07 Jul 2025: 🌳 Celebrating a Wild and Wonderful Term – Our End-of-Year Forest Kindergarten Party 🎉

As the summer sun danced through the treetops, our Forest Kindergarten in Devon came alive with music, laughter, and celebration for our Wildlings’ end-of-term forest school event. It was a […]
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08 Jun 2025: 🌼 Vegan Elderflower Pancakes – A Woodland Treat to Forage & Feast

As summer arrives in Devon and the hedgerows burst into bloom, elderflowers become nature’s delicate gift and what better way to enjoy them than in a stack of fluffy, golden […]
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30 May 2025: May Day Magic: Maypole Dancing at Wild Tots, Devon

At A Touch of the Wild Devon, every weekday is packed with woodland adventure, but this May, one of our Wild Tots sessions brought an extra sprinkle of springtime magic: […]
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12 May 2025: How Nature Play Supports Mental Health in Kids (and Grown-Ups!)

In today’s busy, screen-filled world, children (and their grown-ups) are spending less time outdoors than ever before. Yet nature is one of the most effective, proven tools for supporting mental […]
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18 Mar 2025: Hop Into Spring: Join Us for an Easter Adventure in the Woods! 🌿🐣

An Egg-citing Easter Event for Families in Devon Spring is in the air, and Easter is just around the corner! If you’re looking for a fun-filled family Easter event in […]
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25 Feb 2025: How to Dress for Forest School in Winter – A Parent’s Guide

Winter might bring chilly mornings, muddy puddles, and the occasional frosty adventure, but that doesn’t stop the fun at A Touch of the Wild! With the right clothing, children can […]
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21 Feb 2025: Get Ready for a Season of Adventure – Join Wild Tots for the Second Half of Term!

The days are slowly getting longer, the first green shoots are peeking through the woodland floor, and the air is filled with the promise of spring. But before the flowers […]
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