NURTURING WILD LTD

Join our welcoming community of local families exploring wildlife together at magical Sydenham Garden.

Nurturing Wild is on a mission to get families outdoors, playful and connected to nature - whatever the weather. ✨

☀️☔️ Outdoor, all-weather play (sheltered areas on site for rain and shade)

💚 Connect with nature at your own pace

🌱 Play activities supporting early years development

📖 Nature-themed story time

🪶 Seasonal scavenger hunt

🐞 Explore mini beasts

🐸 Pond area

🌳 Woodland walk

🍳 Mud kitchen play

🌈 Messy play

🌸 Nature crafts

🔨 Tools used for Forest School crafts (2yrs+)

Fire lit on cold mornings

Hot drinks available for parents (bring your own lidded mug + £1 cash donation - all proceeds support Sydenham Garden charity).

Sessions are led by Julia, who has over 20 years' teaching experience, is an Early Years consultant, a qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader and paediatric first aid trained. Jane is a highly experienced teacher and qualified child art and play therapist. Both are DBS checked.

What to wear: Autumn/Winter

Layers are key to staying warm and comfortable outdoors:

• All-in-one fleece-lined waterproof outfit
• Long-sleeved top + thicker layer (jumper/fleece)
• Warm hat covering head and ears
• Snood or scarf
• Gloves or mittens
• Wellies or sturdy outdoor footwear with thick socks
• Winter only: thermal vest + thermal leggings/tights under trousers (not needed in autumn)

Also bring:

• Spare clothes
• Water bottle
• Snack

Suitable footwear for walking on uneven ground, wellies are ideal for puddle splashing on rainy days!