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Forest School for Grown-Ups
From starting a fire to foraging for food, basket making to making a bird feeder, tree hugging and cloud scrying, this beautifully designed forest almanac is a treasure for anyone who loves the outdoors.
Forest schools for kids originated in Scandinavia as outdoor play-based learning groups, and in 2016 The Forest School Foundation was established in the USA. But why should kids have all the fun? Connecting with green spaces, trees, and plants can lift our spirits, lower our stress levels, and relax our brains – in short, playing outside is good for adults, too.
Forest School for Grown-Ups is here to help. A gorgeous and comprehensive guide to all things outdoors for anyone who loves being in and interacting with nature, readers will learn how to make a rope sing, go forest bathing, read flowers, build a campfire, and make a forest potion. From practical tips and how-tos to forest folklore, there's something for everyone.
Exquisite lino cut art and illustrations run throughout, along with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and more. Forest School for Grown-Ups provides the perfect resource for people of all ages to enjoy spending quality time outdoors. From starting a fire to foraging for food, basket making to making a bird feeder, tree hugging and cloud scrying, this beautifully designed forest almanac is a treasure for anyone who loves the outdoors.
HANDY AND Comprehensive collection of all things trees, loaded with practical content with a rich, powerful design, making it the perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors
BEAUTIFUL AND Features unique handmade linocut art.
Family-friendly, for all ages
Perfect
• Anyone who loves the outdoors, camping, trees, and nature
• Father's Day, birthday, and holiday gift-givers
Forest schools for kids originated in Scandinavia as outdoor play-based learning groups, and in 2016 The Forest School Foundation was established in the USA. But why should kids have all the fun? Connecting with green spaces, trees, and plants can lift our spirits, lower our stress levels, and relax our brains – in short, playing outside is good for adults, too.
Forest School for Grown-Ups is here to help. A gorgeous and comprehensive guide to all things outdoors for anyone who loves being in and interacting with nature, readers will learn how to make a rope sing, go forest bathing, read flowers, build a campfire, and make a forest potion. From practical tips and how-tos to forest folklore, there's something for everyone.
Exquisite lino cut art and illustrations run throughout, along with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and more. Forest School for Grown-Ups provides the perfect resource for people of all ages to enjoy spending quality time outdoors. From starting a fire to foraging for food, basket making to making a bird feeder, tree hugging and cloud scrying, this beautifully designed forest almanac is a treasure for anyone who loves the outdoors.
HANDY AND Comprehensive collection of all things trees, loaded with practical content with a rich, powerful design, making it the perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors
BEAUTIFUL AND Features unique handmade linocut art.
Family-friendly, for all ages
Perfect
• Anyone who loves the outdoors, camping, trees, and nature
• Father's Day, birthday, and holiday gift-givers
224 pages, Hardcover
Published May 10, 2022
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January 25, 2024
Beautiful book (I have the hardcover) with activities, lore, and lovely illustrations.
March 5, 2024
What an interesting book! Am considering buying it now that I’ve read it from the library. My backyard is wooded and this has given me lots of inspiration for a deeper understanding and enjoyment of it.
February 27, 2022
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
While I like the concept of this book it overall wasn't what I expected.
The book starts by season talking about what animals are doing in various areas. There's then alternating between fictional woodland creatures and real-life nature advice. There's information on how to tell how old a tree is, how to fish, and other practical information interspersed with stories and information about plants and trees. The information given is pretty high level and isn't applicable to a lot of places - when talking about fishing, hunting, starting fires, etc. there is high level information about how to do each thing with a line about check your local restrictions, but those restrictions, licensing, and requirements are so varying the information given isn't necessarily super helpful. I was also surprised to see so much fictional information included in the story.
The book also seems to lump all Native People in North America in on group - there are references to Native Americans like they're a homogenous group instead of recognizing individual tribes and cultures, even when the author talks about there being overarching themes between creation stories.
Overall not the helpful read I was expecting.
While I like the concept of this book it overall wasn't what I expected.
The book starts by season talking about what animals are doing in various areas. There's then alternating between fictional woodland creatures and real-life nature advice. There's information on how to tell how old a tree is, how to fish, and other practical information interspersed with stories and information about plants and trees. The information given is pretty high level and isn't applicable to a lot of places - when talking about fishing, hunting, starting fires, etc. there is high level information about how to do each thing with a line about check your local restrictions, but those restrictions, licensing, and requirements are so varying the information given isn't necessarily super helpful. I was also surprised to see so much fictional information included in the story.
The book also seems to lump all Native People in North America in on group - there are references to Native Americans like they're a homogenous group instead of recognizing individual tribes and cultures, even when the author talks about there being overarching themes between creation stories.
Overall not the helpful read I was expecting.
May 1, 2022
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Forest School for Grown-Ups is a useful and accessible collection of tutorials and tips on wildcrafting and self sufficiency in the wilds written and curated by Richard Irvine. Due out 10th May 2022 from Chronicle Books, it's 160 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
This is a fun and information rich guide for adults (and older kids) which contains tips and tutorials for engaging and learning activities outdoors. The chapters are grouped thematically: survival, foraging, navigation, forest skills, projects, meditative/emotion, and play and creativity boosting. The activities are appropriate for a wide age range and the number of suggested participants as well as safety considerations are provided by the authors along with alternatives and related activities.
Many of the activities are appropriate for all ages. Tutorials are presented with info on setting, learning goals, tools and supplies, and optional activities. The step by step instructions which follow are well written and specific. I really liked that the authors had a mostly hands-off style of engagement, suggesting to facilitators that they provide the minimum of intervention and only then in regard to safety.
The graphics and illustrations are woodsy and really suit the style of the book. The text and layout are high contrast and easy to read with simple line drawn illustrations and well rendered stock photography throughout.
Although it's aimed at kids, there is a quite surprising amount of bushcraft and practical survival advice contained here. There are also a lot of fun activities (rendering the pigments in leaves, making spore prints, navigating, and acquiring food for example) which hide lots of practical skills.
Five stars. This is a -very- well written and presented book. It would make a superlative choice for public or school library acquisition, makers' groups, youth activity groups, smallholders, and similar.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Forest School for Grown-Ups is a useful and accessible collection of tutorials and tips on wildcrafting and self sufficiency in the wilds written and curated by Richard Irvine. Due out 10th May 2022 from Chronicle Books, it's 160 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
This is a fun and information rich guide for adults (and older kids) which contains tips and tutorials for engaging and learning activities outdoors. The chapters are grouped thematically: survival, foraging, navigation, forest skills, projects, meditative/emotion, and play and creativity boosting. The activities are appropriate for a wide age range and the number of suggested participants as well as safety considerations are provided by the authors along with alternatives and related activities.
Many of the activities are appropriate for all ages. Tutorials are presented with info on setting, learning goals, tools and supplies, and optional activities. The step by step instructions which follow are well written and specific. I really liked that the authors had a mostly hands-off style of engagement, suggesting to facilitators that they provide the minimum of intervention and only then in regard to safety.
The graphics and illustrations are woodsy and really suit the style of the book. The text and layout are high contrast and easy to read with simple line drawn illustrations and well rendered stock photography throughout.
Although it's aimed at kids, there is a quite surprising amount of bushcraft and practical survival advice contained here. There are also a lot of fun activities (rendering the pigments in leaves, making spore prints, navigating, and acquiring food for example) which hide lots of practical skills.
Five stars. This is a -very- well written and presented book. It would make a superlative choice for public or school library acquisition, makers' groups, youth activity groups, smallholders, and similar.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
December 30, 2023
Cute and very pretty, but not quite as engaging as it could have been - it would probably be a fun coffee table book.
August 1, 2024
This was very educational and helpful if you’re out in the woods and need to know some useful info. Not what I thought this book was but it’s still really cool. I liked the graphics and the tips it gave.
August 4, 2022
I thought there would be more projects in this book that would be interesting to me, but I realized that I’m more adept in the woods than I first thought since this book is too simple for me. Good first beginners guide to the outdoors though!
April 11, 2022
I found this to just be an okay book. While there are some good tidbits of information, overall this book feels a bit incoherent and not sure of its purpose. There's certainly some good information contained within, though.
Some of the information included is very (almost too) basic, while some of it seems to be a bit more challenging for someone venturing out into the woods for the first time. And the geographical hopscotch is a bit confusing. I do think the authors should have either divided things geographically (where appropriate) or been more general. I'm not a fan of the stylized photos that have been processed to look like drawings. I think straight photos would be more useful in a book such as this.
I like the inclusion of myths/lore throughout, as it adds a bit of context to the way humans and nature have interacted over the millennia and how humans tried to make sense of the things they encountered in the wild.
Some of the information included is very (almost too) basic, while some of it seems to be a bit more challenging for someone venturing out into the woods for the first time. And the geographical hopscotch is a bit confusing. I do think the authors should have either divided things geographically (where appropriate) or been more general. I'm not a fan of the stylized photos that have been processed to look like drawings. I think straight photos would be more useful in a book such as this.
I like the inclusion of myths/lore throughout, as it adds a bit of context to the way humans and nature have interacted over the millennia and how humans tried to make sense of the things they encountered in the wild.
March 16, 2022
Complimentary Copy from Raincoast book.
Received hardcover book.
This guidebook is written for adults to help them understand the importance of forest and the life they support. Skills are taught to help people survive in the forest.
Excellent artwork, both as lino art and photographs, wonderfully support the text.
This tome would be an excellent reference manual for individuals wishing to open forest schools in their neighbourhoods.
Occasionally the reading is a bit of a slog, but filled with lots of information to encourage adults to see the wonder of nature.
8 chapters, each contains a section of mysticism/history of the past. MOST of the book is written with the aim of teaching skills, or opening eyes to possibilities. Crafts, tools to build, practical safety like fires, shelters, knowing how to read the trees, and a whole lot more!
Received hardcover book.
This guidebook is written for adults to help them understand the importance of forest and the life they support. Skills are taught to help people survive in the forest.
Excellent artwork, both as lino art and photographs, wonderfully support the text.
This tome would be an excellent reference manual for individuals wishing to open forest schools in their neighbourhoods.
Occasionally the reading is a bit of a slog, but filled with lots of information to encourage adults to see the wonder of nature.
8 chapters, each contains a section of mysticism/history of the past. MOST of the book is written with the aim of teaching skills, or opening eyes to possibilities. Crafts, tools to build, practical safety like fires, shelters, knowing how to read the trees, and a whole lot more!
April 5, 2022
I received a complimentary eBook copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
An easy to follow guide on things like starting fires, fishing and other outdoorsy thing you would like to know. While I find it informative there were some parts that felt irrelevant to me as a reader who is wanting to learn more about the outdoors and how to navigate the outdoor experience.such as talking about fictional creatures as opposed to the actual woodland creatures. It was informative and a bit on the cutesy side but I would not particularly aim this towards adults - it felt more appropriate for maybe the younger group of teens.
An easy to follow guide on things like starting fires, fishing and other outdoorsy thing you would like to know. While I find it informative there were some parts that felt irrelevant to me as a reader who is wanting to learn more about the outdoors and how to navigate the outdoor experience.such as talking about fictional creatures as opposed to the actual woodland creatures. It was informative and a bit on the cutesy side but I would not particularly aim this towards adults - it felt more appropriate for maybe the younger group of teens.
April 12, 2025
This book covers many topics, such as survival skills, outdoor activities that can be done alone or in a group, and interesting knowledge to do with nature.
This book also includes folklore and woodland tales, but keep in mind this is only 9 pages out of the whole book.
I do find the cover a little deceiving as it says on the cover, "Explore The Wisdom of the Woods," which indicates to me personally that I am going to be learning wisdom and knowledge from The Earth.
There are parts in this book that have this, but a lot of it is survival skills, and I skipped a bit of the information given because I don't want to know some of this information, such as how to skin an animal or cut down a tree.
I just can't see myself being able to do either.
The illustrations are interesting, to put it lightly. At first glance, it looks like art created by artificial intelligence (AI). I did some diving into the pictures, and it's very strange because what I found was that these pictures used in the book are photographs from real photographers. But it's like the photos have been put through a filter to make them look very art-like, but they ended up looking fuzzy and blurry.
It's also very confusing because when you open the cover of this book, it says one of the illustrators is Paul Oakley. However, when searching him up, he seems to be an oil painter, and his art style is nothing like what was in this book.
I did learn some cool knowledge though, that I didn't know before. Such as how to make ink from Oak Galls.
This book also includes folklore and woodland tales, but keep in mind this is only 9 pages out of the whole book.
I do find the cover a little deceiving as it says on the cover, "Explore The Wisdom of the Woods," which indicates to me personally that I am going to be learning wisdom and knowledge from The Earth.
There are parts in this book that have this, but a lot of it is survival skills, and I skipped a bit of the information given because I don't want to know some of this information, such as how to skin an animal or cut down a tree.
I just can't see myself being able to do either.
The illustrations are interesting, to put it lightly. At first glance, it looks like art created by artificial intelligence (AI). I did some diving into the pictures, and it's very strange because what I found was that these pictures used in the book are photographs from real photographers. But it's like the photos have been put through a filter to make them look very art-like, but they ended up looking fuzzy and blurry.
It's also very confusing because when you open the cover of this book, it says one of the illustrators is Paul Oakley. However, when searching him up, he seems to be an oil painter, and his art style is nothing like what was in this book.
I did learn some cool knowledge though, that I didn't know before. Such as how to make ink from Oak Galls.
April 7, 2022
As someone not very wise to the ways of the wild I was *thrilled* to read this book!
Divided into 8 sections It starts off going over the seasons and what to expect from them. Definitely don't skip
this part - there's lots of nuggets of useful information in it.
Even the basic survival skills - such as making fire - was more than I already knew how to do.
This section also covers how to find shelter, filter water and reading the weather amongst
other helpful tips to learn should you ever encounter yourself lost in the woods.
Part 3 covers how to find food in the forest - such as safe to eat plants, setting up live traps - there's even pages on how to make coffee, tea and chai from forest flora.
Part 4 covers navigation - how to read a map and compass and to tell which way is north using the sun or stars
to guide you.
In part 5 you will learn about trees and their many uses - how to whittle, carve and make baskets.
Part 6 is full of projects you can do - like build a simple stool and much, much more.
In part 7 the author talks about our connection to the forest, or how we can connect if we're at a loss of where to start.
The 8th, and final section, is about things you can do for fun while out in the woods - fossil hunting,
geocatching, forest games- even dye making.
I will definitely be purchasing this gem and keeping it handy to refer back to.
Divided into 8 sections It starts off going over the seasons and what to expect from them. Definitely don't skip
this part - there's lots of nuggets of useful information in it.
Even the basic survival skills - such as making fire - was more than I already knew how to do.
This section also covers how to find shelter, filter water and reading the weather amongst
other helpful tips to learn should you ever encounter yourself lost in the woods.
Part 3 covers how to find food in the forest - such as safe to eat plants, setting up live traps - there's even pages on how to make coffee, tea and chai from forest flora.
Part 4 covers navigation - how to read a map and compass and to tell which way is north using the sun or stars
to guide you.
In part 5 you will learn about trees and their many uses - how to whittle, carve and make baskets.
Part 6 is full of projects you can do - like build a simple stool and much, much more.
In part 7 the author talks about our connection to the forest, or how we can connect if we're at a loss of where to start.
The 8th, and final section, is about things you can do for fun while out in the woods - fossil hunting,
geocatching, forest games- even dye making.
I will definitely be purchasing this gem and keeping it handy to refer back to.
February 25, 2022
I wish we had Forest School when I was I was a kid, and as an adult longing for summer camp days in the middle of winter - this book is the next best thing. I was hooked from the Table of Contents listings for chapter sub-sections like Forest Spells and Curses, Mythical Forest Beings, and Forest Fairy Tales. Alongside the mythology and folklore, Forest School for Grown-Ups explores the science of our seasons; delves into dendrology in educational yet accessible ways; dispels weather myths; and imparts new skills in activities like foraging, navigating forests, tree-reading, wilderness survival; geocaching, stone skipping, and natural craft-making. The Forest In Mind chapter offers insight backed with research into the ways that our forests can strengthen mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Overall, this book has so much teach us about appreciating and being better stewards of our forests - and how to have oodles of fun while doing it.
I received a digital pre-publication copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, and I'll be including it in a TBR round-up for National Great Outdoors Month in June. I will also be adding a hardcover edition to my permanent collection upon its May 2022 release.
I received a digital pre-publication copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, and I'll be including it in a TBR round-up for National Great Outdoors Month in June. I will also be adding a hardcover edition to my permanent collection upon its May 2022 release.
February 22, 2022
Thank you to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Forest School for Grown-Ups by Richard Irvine is a nonfiction guidebook to surviving in the woods and basically anything that you've ever wanted to know about the woods. The guide includes sections for starting a fire, foraging for food, and even random sections of forest mythology. According to the description, this book will teach people "how to make a rope sing, go forest bathing, read flowers, build a campfire, and make a forest potion."
Overall, Forest School for Grown-Ups is a beautiful book that would make the perfect gift for the tree-lover in your life. One highlight of this book is the nice artwork. The book has a nice, woodsy feel, which makes it pleasant to look at and read. Another highlight of this book is the copious amount of information in the book. It's clear that a lot of research went into making this book. If you're intrigued by the description, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in May!
Forest School for Grown-Ups by Richard Irvine is a nonfiction guidebook to surviving in the woods and basically anything that you've ever wanted to know about the woods. The guide includes sections for starting a fire, foraging for food, and even random sections of forest mythology. According to the description, this book will teach people "how to make a rope sing, go forest bathing, read flowers, build a campfire, and make a forest potion."
Overall, Forest School for Grown-Ups is a beautiful book that would make the perfect gift for the tree-lover in your life. One highlight of this book is the nice artwork. The book has a nice, woodsy feel, which makes it pleasant to look at and read. Another highlight of this book is the copious amount of information in the book. It's clear that a lot of research went into making this book. If you're intrigued by the description, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in May!
February 28, 2022
This is a very helpful guide to anyone wanting to learn more about the outdoors and feel closer to nature.
I’m a fan of hiking and gardening, and I found this book to be extremely interesting and I enjoyed the focus on so many various aspects of the outdoors (finding food, navigating, reading the weather signs, etc…).
There are a plethora of pictures and illustrations which make the book easy to understand and regardless of your level of outdoor love I’m sure any reader would find helpful tips within these pages.
I recommend this one to anyone who enjoyed the outdoors and wants to learn more about the woods themselves and how we relate to them.
I also really enjoyed the touch of mysticism thrown in through stories of fae and other natural myths.
Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I’m a fan of hiking and gardening, and I found this book to be extremely interesting and I enjoyed the focus on so many various aspects of the outdoors (finding food, navigating, reading the weather signs, etc…).
There are a plethora of pictures and illustrations which make the book easy to understand and regardless of your level of outdoor love I’m sure any reader would find helpful tips within these pages.
I recommend this one to anyone who enjoyed the outdoors and wants to learn more about the woods themselves and how we relate to them.
I also really enjoyed the touch of mysticism thrown in through stories of fae and other natural myths.
Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 5, 2022
Now, more than ever, people are seeing the importance of a relationship with the great out doors. This is the book for anyone looking to take a step outside their comfort zone and do so comfortably. 'Forest School' a wealth of knowledge ranging from navigation and fire starting to crafting and cooking with everything in between.
It's great jumping off point for anyone looking to spend valuable time in nature, especially those with zero experience outside, but is also a thorough refresher for anyone with a background in camping or scouting looking to brush up on their survival skills. Get to know the Forest and all it's inhabitants, as well as best practices for exploring and respecting your surroundings, all from one delightfully illustrated book.
Thank you to Netgalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy.
It's great jumping off point for anyone looking to spend valuable time in nature, especially those with zero experience outside, but is also a thorough refresher for anyone with a background in camping or scouting looking to brush up on their survival skills. Get to know the Forest and all it's inhabitants, as well as best practices for exploring and respecting your surroundings, all from one delightfully illustrated book.
Thank you to Netgalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy.
December 24, 2022
This is a very basic introduction to the outdoors which seems to be geared to younger people. There are eight sections which give a broad look at various aspects of outdoor life however you will need more in-depth instruction to follow through on some of the information contained here. For example, one section describes teas you can brew with plants and descibes the plants, but does not have an illustration of the plant.
It's tough to tell if the info provided is for a primitive camping weekend, going to a KOA site or actually living in the forest. Another example - a different section describes cooking, but lists a lot of impractical utensils - a Dutch oven?
There are more. It would be better if this book had some organization based on situation, rather than combining various environments without specifying them.
It's tough to tell if the info provided is for a primitive camping weekend, going to a KOA site or actually living in the forest. Another example - a different section describes cooking, but lists a lot of impractical utensils - a Dutch oven?
There are more. It would be better if this book had some organization based on situation, rather than combining various environments without specifying them.
February 11, 2022
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Forest School for Grown-Ups is a thorough guide on everything from basic survival skills to craft projects using nature. A helpful collection of diagrams and illustrations are included in each section. Some additional resources are also listed at the end of the book.
This book is extremely useful whether someone is a first-timer or a veteran forest enthusiast. The section I found most beneficial was “essential tools” in the Survival Skills section. This gives a basic list of essentials recommended for a day in the woods.
I also enjoyed the folklore and superstitions content added in with each section.
Forest School for Grown-Ups is a thorough guide on everything from basic survival skills to craft projects using nature. A helpful collection of diagrams and illustrations are included in each section. Some additional resources are also listed at the end of the book.
This book is extremely useful whether someone is a first-timer or a veteran forest enthusiast. The section I found most beneficial was “essential tools” in the Survival Skills section. This gives a basic list of essentials recommended for a day in the woods.
I also enjoyed the folklore and superstitions content added in with each section.
April 30, 2022
My local botanical garden boasts a beautiful forest. It serves as a place of peace and refuge for me. So, I was very pleased to receive an ARC on the wisdom to be found in the woods.
This title includes much that is of interest. For example, a year in the forest is described. There are then chapters on survival skills, foods, navigation, woodland skills, forest projects and more. Throughout, there are lovely line drawings and photos. There is so much packed into this 200 plus page book.
If you love the outdoors, give this title a look. It will teach you a great deal. I may never do some of these projects, like felling a tree, but it was fascinating to learn about them.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this title. All opinions are my own.
This title includes much that is of interest. For example, a year in the forest is described. There are then chapters on survival skills, foods, navigation, woodland skills, forest projects and more. Throughout, there are lovely line drawings and photos. There is so much packed into this 200 plus page book.
If you love the outdoors, give this title a look. It will teach you a great deal. I may never do some of these projects, like felling a tree, but it was fascinating to learn about them.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this title. All opinions are my own.
March 24, 2022
The perfect book for fans of nature and those who want to become fans!
My kids and I have participated in Free Forest School. I am a big fan of the principles and core values upheld in forest school. When I saw this book was forest school for adults, I knew I HAD to read it. I was not disappointed.
This book is a treasure trove of information on things like wilderness survival, forest lore and extending your connection to nature. It is a must own book for people who spend time outdoors in any capacity. I found this book to be helpful, well organized and interesting to read. I will definitely be purchasing it for myself and most likely for a friend or two!
My kids and I have participated in Free Forest School. I am a big fan of the principles and core values upheld in forest school. When I saw this book was forest school for adults, I knew I HAD to read it. I was not disappointed.
This book is a treasure trove of information on things like wilderness survival, forest lore and extending your connection to nature. It is a must own book for people who spend time outdoors in any capacity. I found this book to be helpful, well organized and interesting to read. I will definitely be purchasing it for myself and most likely for a friend or two!
April 4, 2022
1) Nice, simple drawings, careful but easy to follow steps
2) Fun little stories interspersed between the wilderness skills
3) The pictures were blurry and not the most appealing to look at
4) Some interesting experiments (especially the leaf chromatography)
5) Cool fun facts - although it might've been better to stick to one continent, as it gets pretty vague/general sometimes
6) Definitely some activities to keep in mind to try at some point, although some of these get a bit extravagant, especially if you don't have your own acreage
Review written after downloading a copy from NetGalley.
2) Fun little stories interspersed between the wilderness skills
3) The pictures were blurry and not the most appealing to look at
4) Some interesting experiments (especially the leaf chromatography)
5) Cool fun facts - although it might've been better to stick to one continent, as it gets pretty vague/general sometimes
6) Definitely some activities to keep in mind to try at some point, although some of these get a bit extravagant, especially if you don't have your own acreage
Review written after downloading a copy from NetGalley.
May 23, 2022
This is a fabulous guide for everything outdoors--how to make a tent, camp chair, start a fire, forage for food, predict the weather, etc. As an added bonus, there are nature-y quotes, folklore, legends, and so forth. This book is one to savor and take with you on hikes and camping trips. I can't recommend it highly enough. #ForestSchoolforGrownups #NetGalley
November 26, 2024
Very educational
This is a very educational book about the outdoors. It covers everything including survival information, forging for food, hunting, fishing, and trapping animals as well as information on plants and animals. I did a lot of skipping around because everything didn't interest me.
This is a very educational book about the outdoors. It covers everything including survival information, forging for food, hunting, fishing, and trapping animals as well as information on plants and animals. I did a lot of skipping around because everything didn't interest me.
February 27, 2022
This was a very fascinating book with both helpfull hints and forest lore. Fun and educational read. This book is packed with interesting information. I fell anyone looking for some handy tips would enjoy this book.
March 29, 2022
Interesting forest facts, useful tools /survival information and fascinating information of mythical forest beings and other forest folk. Great resource for many traditional outdoor tools, crafts and information.
April 21, 2022
I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
If you're looking to go out into nature and learn more, this is the book for you. It's not just for forests but it has so much rich information!
If you're looking to go out into nature and learn more, this is the book for you. It's not just for forests but it has so much rich information!
June 25, 2023
Lots of useful information for exploring and living in the woods! At the end of each chapter there is folklore and fantasy explained. I think it was a great mix of real and fantasy, thus reaching every person.
I will keep it handy for reference!
I will keep it handy for reference!
July 26, 2024
This book delivered more than I was expecting. It did contain very elementary procedures and explanations to being outside in nature but the whittling and basket weaving truly intrigued this experienced outdoor person and I intend to pursue at least these two things. Recommend
February 19, 2022
I love everything about this book. The way the chapters are laid out, the illustrations and of course the content. Young and old alike will delight in the Forest School for Grownups.
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April 26, 2022The perfect companion for those who are most at home in the woods, with surprisingly in-depth explanation of why that tree looks so funky and lovely, old-world illustration. .
Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
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