We were out of school today. Went to the local Woods. Four hours planning for 4hrs of Outdoor learning, paperwork.

We had a short walk identifying – hardwoods/softwoods, bark, brich for tinder. Horses hoof. Then some shelter building. All were engaged in learning, many have never been out of the town/urban area even though they are 12yrs old. Some panicked without a phone signal in the river valley.

Then a BBQ to finish off. The 26degs weather helped.

You may notice I was in my normal ‘surfers friday shirt’, no cammo !

Me, briefing the group.

I ‘waterproofed up’ and they tested the waterproofness of the shelters with buckets of water while I was in !

Shelters were from the surroundings only and no tools.