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Summer 2026 CPD Programme hosting Chris Holland, Jon Cree, Kael Atterton, Marcus Reynerson, Memma the Cavewoman, Maxine Lock and Maria Sprostranova

An array of bespoke CPD (Continuous Professional Development) days ran by Maria Sprostranova (Founder of GreenWise People) and friends...hosting leading voices in the Forest School and Nature Connections fields.

An opportunity to join a group of kindred spirits and reconnect to nature - to each other – and to ourselves - whilst learning new life-long skills and having lots of FUN in the Great Outdoors!

No previous experience necessary, a love of being outdoors essential :-)

www.greenwisepeople.co.uk for full programme (scroll to base of landing page)

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Event Details

SUMMER 2026

MAY Sat-Sun 9-10th ~ 16hr FOREST SCHOOL & PAEDIATRIC 1st AID

with by the brilliant Maxine Lock, founder of Peritia Training and hosted at Ham Lands by GreenWise People.

May Sat-Sun 30-31st ~ ANCESTRAL SKILLS

1 or 2 days – adults & accompanying teens/tweens with Luke Atterton (Red Squirrel Ancestral Skills https://www.redsquirrelancestr...). From flint knapping to bone tools and rawhide sheath making. Learn how to make your own tools from stone and bone! Full details on request.

June: Sat 6th ~ UNDERSTANDING BIRD LANGUAGE

with Chris Holland (Author & Nature Connection Specialist). Sounds, calls & body language - reading the landscape by tapping into ancestral knowledge. A glimpse into the world of tracking. Here is a mini video of Chris delveing deeper into the magical offering. Contact for full details.

June: Sun 7th ~ 8 SHIELDS & NATURAL FLOW LEARNING

with the brilliant Chris Holland (Author, Renowned Storyteller & Forest School specialist). The day is powered by the works of anthropologist and nature connection expert Jon Young’s 8 Shields Model and Joseph Cornell’s Flow Learning Cycle. It helps you work with and align with – our eldest teacher – nature itself. Recommended for all who hold space for others inside and out.

JUNE Mon-Fri 22-26th ~ FOREST SCHOOL Leader & Assistant (L3 & L2) TRAINING

Internationally recognised, OfQual Government Regulated Qualification, valid for life (ITC Awarding Body) FSA approved, delivered by Maria Sprostranova & friends (founder of GreenWise People & Forest School Trainer) www.greenwisepeople.co.uk/training/ Please contact for informal chat.

July: Thu-Fri-Sat 9-11th ~ REFRAMING BEHAVIOUR IN THE OUTDOORS

with Jon Cree (FSA Founding Chair, International Trainer and Author). A life altering course (with L3 accreditation if chosen) fundamental for all those holding space for others (professionally or personally). Contact for full breakdown.

July/Aug: Date TBC ~PREHISTORIC SKILLS

2days – for adults and accompanying teens/tweens with Memma The Cavewoman. From flint knapping to foraging & outdoor cooking as well as bone & antler working. Full details TBC.

July/Aug: Date TBC ~THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WILDLIFE TRACKING

with Marcus Reynerson, Cyber Tracker Evaluator N. America. Every time we step outside of our door, there are myriad stories to be told… The art and science of tracking offers a holistic ecological window into the happenings of the living world around us. When you engage with this very old practice you start to see the world through an entire new lens. Join us – and delve deeper into our ancestral skills…Contact for more details.


REGISTRATIONS ARE VIA the below hyperlinks:

WILD WORKSHOPS for ADULT aka CPD DAYS 2026

FOREST SCHOOL Leader & Assistant TRAINING 2026

Forest School and Paediatric 1st AID 2026

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