Courses and Events
At Grow, we believe in the power of nature to support wellbeing, learning, and belonging. Every session we run — whether for children, families, or professionals — is rooted in respect for both the individual and the natural environment. We value each person for who they are and what they bring.
Whether you're looking to book a nature-based session, train as a Forest School Leader, or commission a bespoke programme through your organisation or service, you're in the right place. Just scroll down to find what you need — or jump straight to the section that suits you:
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Join a Session – for children, families or adults
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Train as a Forest School Leader – Level 3 accredited course
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Commission a Programme – for schools, services and organisations
Book A Session
We run a variety of nature-based workshops and programmes open to the public — including sessions for children, families, and adults. These take place in parks, woodlands, and other community spaces.
Below are our current bookable events. Click through for full details and to reserve your place.
More events coming soon — check back regularly or follow us on social media to stay up to date.
Holiday Adventure Club
Easter 2025
For children aged 5–14 | 4 hours of forest fun | Free HAF & paid places available
This Easter, let your child enjoy a magical outdoor adventure with our Holiday Adventure Club!
These four-hour sessions, inspired by the Forest School ethos, are packed with nature play, bushcraft, storytelling, games and hands-on activities like bug hunting, den building, and tree ID — all designed to build confidence, curiosity and connection with the natural world.
Children will also help prepare and enjoy a healthy campfire-cooked lunch, with snacks and fruit included.
Locations and dates are given below.
Bidston Hill Country Park, Wirral:
Mon 7 Apr, Fri 11 Apr, Mon 14 Apr, Thu 17 Apr (10:00–14:00)
Countess of Chester Country Park, Chester:
Tue 8 Apr, Wed 9 Apr, Thu 10 Apr, Thu 17 Apr (10:00–14:00)
Walking with Trees - the science, folklore and uses of trees
Do you love walking in the woods but want to know more about the trees around you? Would you like to know the difference between a spruce and a pine? Want to learn more about the many uses of a birch tree?
Discover the secrets of the forest - join us on this interactive walk around Bidston Hill where you will learn about the many different trees you may encounter in your local woodland. You will be guided around the landscape with explanation about the indicators of familiar and more unusual trees found in a British wood.
This workshop is designed for adult participants
Next date: Saturday 17th May 25 - 10:00-13:00
Here We Grow: Bentinck Street Community Project
Thanks to incredible community support and a generous donation from Liverpool City Region, we’ve surpassed our crowdfunding target! Over the next 8 months, we’ll be transforming the Bentinck Street site into a vibrant, sustainable, biodiversity-rich community garden.
While the site will be open to all, we’re kicking things off with scheduled activities, including training and volunteer workshops.
Our next sessions:
Join us for ours a 6 week course fully funded by Wirral Lifelong Learning and open to people over 19yrs.
Beginners Gardening 6 week Course:
Fridays 1030-1230 28th March - 9th May 25
(with 1 week break for Easter)
If you already know you would like to become a regular volunteer, fill in the sign up form below.
NEW:
Youth In Nature Program for 11-18yr olds
Youth in Nature is an exciting, free outdoor group for 11-18 year olds, running fortnightly on Saturday mornings at Bidston Hill.
Get hands-on with fire lighting, shelter building, tool use, nature ID, and creative projects, while also making a difference through community gardening, climate action, and leadership opportunities.
Each session is packed with adventure, discovery, and the chance to connect with nature and new friends.
Spaces are limited to 12 per session.
The sessions run fortnightly (with a break for Easter) and you can book one at a time—first session on 22nd March 10:00-12:00!
These session are free of charge and funded by the National Lottery.
Click for details and booking.
