A FOREST school in Wrexham is set to open a new nursery in a bid to continue to teach small children the importance of learning through forestry and nature.

Little Hobbits Forest Nursery is an extension of the already existing Little Hobbits Forest School and is set to open on Wednesday, September 14 in Bwlchgwyn for 2–5-year-olds.

It aims to give children the freedom to explore, take supported risks, whilst learning about nature and take part in exciting adventures alongside caring for goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and guinea pigs; in an environment which includes two private woodlands, an outdoor classroom, two ponds, and a huge field with a bell tent.

Children will receive an open-air experience and gain invaluable knowledge of life skills which includes den building, growing fruit and veg, and learning about camp fire safety.

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Little Hobbits Forest School in Wrexham currently operates across two sites in Wrexham at Erddig Forest Wood and Plas Power Woods in addition to a site in Mold at Loggerheads Country Park and offers children an alternative way to learn which ditches the conventional ‘inside four walls’ approach.  

Forest school leader, Michelle Blakemoore-Irving said: “As part of our learning process here at Little Hobbits, we encourage children to use every one of their senses, between four walls you a very restricted to what you can do as a child.

“We try to promote and awareness and understanding of the importance of wildlife and the environment. When the nursery opens, we will very much be taking a Scandinavian approach which means we will be outside all the time.

“We really want to get the children into nature and away from screens.”

Sessions cost £45 per day. For more information, parents can email hello@littlehobbits.co.uk or call 07454 649 351.