The Feeding Tree

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A circular logo of promoting The Friendly Fox Forest School for children aged 0-10 years old in County Clare.
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A circular logo promoting Dreoilín Forest School for Adults in County Clare.

WE’RE A Community rooted non-profit organisation connecting people of all ages with nature.

A circular logo for The Feeding Tree featuring a black tree with many leaves on a green background, a fox at the base, a bluebird on a branch, and a squirrel on another branch, with text around the circle.

The Feeding Tree is dedicated to fostering meaningful connection with the natural world through inclusive, accessible, and creative nature-based experiences for all ages. We aim to empower individuals, nurture wellbeing, and inspire stewardship of the earth through Forest School practices and other nature-centred activities.

The Feeding Tree is the umbrella organisation of Dreoilín Forest school for adults & The Friendly Fox Forest School for children 0-10 years old and Madra Crainn for youth (children aged 11-17).

Four young girls sitting together on a wooden log outdoors, enjoying each other's company at Lees Road Park woodland during a session at The Friendly Fox Forest School in County Clare.
A young child in an aubergine hat, a cream sweater with lace collar, and pink boots, washing her hands during a session at The Friendly Fox Forest School in County Clare.
Two children sitting outside, weaving during a session at The Friendly Fox Forest School in County Clare.
People sitting around a campfire during a forest school session, roasting bread sticks.
Camping setup at Lees Road Park, Ennis for The Feeding Tree with colourful matts arranged on benches forming in a circle, a small fire pit in the centre, a hammock tied between trees, and a canopy overhead to provide shade,
A mother and a boy lying on a hammock, look down examining the ground during a Carer and Child Friendly Fox Forest School Morning Session.
A child holding a painted wooden disc with a purple string, outdoors in a wooded area with children in the background during a session at The Friendly Fox Forest School in County Clare.
Child in pink boots and a white jacket with brown dots, sitting on leaves in a forest, painting an Easter egg during a session at The Friendly Fox Forest School in County Clare.
A mother and a young child sitting by a campfire in a wooded area, roasting marshmallows on sticks during a carer and child morning session at The Friendly Fox Forest School in County Clare.
Child with a red cap and a yellow and orange jacket leaning over a bench outdoors with a wooden hammer doing tataki-zomé or flower bashing, during a session at The Friendly Fox Forest School in County Clare.
Camping setup at Lees Road Park, Ennis for the carer and child Friendly Fox forest school morning sessions. Low ropes to the right.
Children climbing a moss-covered rock at Lees Road Park during a session at The Friendly Fox Forest School in County Clare.
A tree trunk with a mud face of an owl, featuring large, circular eyes, a pointed beak, and feather details, in a forest setting.

Benefits of forest school

Forest School is a participant-led approach to learning that deepens our connection with the natural world. Through play, imagination, curiosity, and hands-on experiences, participants build: self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-regulation

Strengthens community
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Improves communication skills
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Develops motor skills
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Boosts concentration

& cultivates joy
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Supports mental well-being

Deepens nature connection
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Builds resilience
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Encourages creativity
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Promotes problem-solving
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Enhances social skills

Sun shining through a dense forest with tall trees and green leaves.
Cluster of small yellowish mushrooms growing on a fallen log in a forest.

“I couldn’t recommend The Friendly Fox Forest school enough. My little one enjoyed it so much, as did I. Thanks for a great few weeks Naya & EOin.”

-Maebh H.

Contact us

If you are curious about forest school or have any questions or suggestions, send us a message, we’ll be very happy to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.