Event Type: Short Course

A week-long retreat combining meditation with volunteering. This eco-retreat builds on the work of Joanna Macy, combine time spent volunteering in the CAT woodlands and gardens with daily meditation and…

Build a small timber frame structure with simple easy-to-learn techniques. Timber can be a low impact, highly versatile, easy-to-use building material. Spend the week working on a real-life project with…

A weekend of calm contemplation and woodland skills. Learn some of the basic techniques of traditional woodland management and coppice craft whilst developing mindfulness skills in the peaceful surrounds of…

Discover the magic and wonder of working with horses in a beautiful woodland setting. Spend a day in the CAT woodlands with experienced horse handler Barbara Hadrill and her cobs…

Get started with woodworking Spend a day in nature discovering the ancient art of spoon carving. This course is a great way to get started with woodworking, covering choosing materials,…

Get to grips with the fundamentals of plant biology. Learn the principles of botany and the implications for how plants grow, exploring how this knowledge can help you improve your…

Discover an amazing underwater world. Pond-dipping for grown-ups! Learn how to find and identify freshwater creatures, exploring their habitats and finding out about their often bizarre life cycles. Use microscopes,…

Key skills for field ecologists – fun outdoor learning for the rest of us. Learn how to recognise key features and identify some of the more common varieties. This is…