Forest School history

FSA History of Forest School

A much more in-depth history of the development of Forest School, from the Forest Scholl Association.

A Brief History of the Roots of Forest School in the UK (pdf)

‘Some Forest School history is fuzzy; to be expected in a social movement with multiple experiences and sparse literature. We tell the story from the writer’s perspectives focusing on some key figures mostly in the UK. To a large extent, Forest School is nothing new in learning outdoors. Forest School roots are often attributed to Scandinavia yet there is a strong family tree in UK culture and elsewhere. The Forest School seed planted by Bridgwater College’s 1993 visit to Denmark grows on centuries-old fertile soil, and it is this ‘soil’ we look at in this first article.’
Jon Cree and Mel McCree, In Horizons (IOL magazine), Winter 2012

Forest School history & philosophy

Also answers: What is a Forest School?​ What makes forest school different?​ What is the curriculum like? Who is forest school for? What are the benefits of Forest School?​​​​ When and where is forest school offered? From the Forest School Foundation (US).

A Brief History of Forest Schools Around The World

Brief country-by-country histories and nice list of the different names. Growing Wild Forest School/Forest School Foundation (US).

The History of Forest School in the UK

A useful timeline in table form. Learning in the Leaves.