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White and black butterfly, any ideas what it is? #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Coral spot fungus, yep it has pink spots! #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Camo toad. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Ladybird! Yet to be identified must found the ladybird chart! #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Mullein moth caterpillar, found at the wall garden on a mullein plant! #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Peacock butterfly caterpillars, really spiky amazing to think they will turn into one of our most beautiful butterflies. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Knot work at the Forest School training, this is a timber hitch. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Our Walled Garden edged in Historic walls, being used for Forest School training. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Kelly kettle practise at Forest School training. You’ve got to know how to make a cup of tea. Look out for our 2022 dates coming soon. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Anything can make a planter, these boots worked hard and are now enjoying retirement as planters for succulents. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Pine hawk moth, quite a big moth 8cm found in a Spruce forest. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

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Gnarly tree, in Skyswood St Albans. Looking forward to getting to know this wood when we start work with St Johns Fisher School. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Bulb planting time! Look at our flowers we planted as bulbs last year. We’re getting ready to start planting bulbs again. Do join us Thursday morning 10-12pm. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Using various identification methods to decide what leaves we have. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Our Summer house a cosy space that can be used for events, refreshments, training and parties! #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

The children used green leaves and a hammer to smash out the green. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

The importance of labelling! #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

The ladybird goes into a pupal stage. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls

Helper dog Scamps, not long before we’re planning next year. We need help to create a compost area, cut flower garden, medicinal herb bed, labyrinth & bed for plants we can dye with. If you fancy helping us get in touch. #downthewoods #forestschool #withinthewalls