Scottish Junior
Young Foresters Award
Everwild Nature Forest School and Strathbraan Outdoor Learning Initiative have come together to deliver the Scottish Junior Foresters award programme.
The Scottish Junior Forester Award is a great way to bring children and young people of all ages together, and to introduce skills needed for a career in Forestry and other related pathways.
Situated in the stunning native woodlands of Strathbraan Woodland Croft near Dunkeld, this award gives all young people the chance to be outdoors, learn practical woodland skills (which can be taken forward into woodland management in their schools or local community), as well as discovering the value of spending time within nature and woodland environments.
Who?
Children and young people age 7+. Limited spaces available.
Why join this course?
- Hands-on outdoor learning in a woodland environment
- Practical forestry and conservation skills
- Understanding trees, woodlands and the wider environment
- Teamwork, confidence and outdoor experiences
- An introduction to forestry and countryside careers
- Opportunities to build skills and experiences that can contribute towards the John Muir Award, or enhance a CV through a UK-wide recognised certificate
Where?
This course will be delivered from the beautiful native woodlands of Strathbraan Woodland Croft, located near Dunkeld, and convenient for Aberfeldy, Pitlochry and surrounding areas. Directions and our exact meeting point will be sent after booking.
Dates and Times?
The course runs over a period of 6 weekends made up of 6 x 3hr sessions.
10am to 1pm Sunday 8th, 22nd November & 6th Dec 2026, then 10th, 24th January 2027 & 7th February
Items to Bring?
Drink and packed lunch.
There are sheltered options within the woodland but we will be out and about working and learning, so, because this course is during Autumn and Winter we advise each participant to wear suitable layers of warm winter clothing (no jeans) sturdy boots or thick soled wellies, waterproofs, hats and gloves and a full set of spare clothes, including socks.
Medications i.e inhalers, antihistimines, epipens etc.
Cost?
The cost of the course is £180.00
Please note that spaces are limited so to secure your child’s space payment MUST be made at the time of booking.
ACCOUNT NAME: CAROL LANG
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 54090562
SORT CODE: 608371