Helping you do more of what you love
Making a living in the outdoors isn’t easy and starting out alone can be pretty daunting.
When I first started out as a freelance Forest School leader, I knew roughly where I wanted to go, I just didn’t know how to get there. The why was easy but the how was much more difficult. Whether it was gaining skills and knowledge or learning how to build a business, I felt like I was having to reinvent the wheel at every turn.
From activity plans and risk assessments to marketing and content production, there was so much to learn before things could even start to get off the ground. Thankfully, I met some amazing people who have helped me learn, grow and build Bracken Outdoors.
Now my mission is to help you build the skills, knowledge and confidence in both business and bushcraft to be able to build your ideal life in the outdoors as a Woodland Leader.
Below are some resources that I hope will help you on your journey
Free tarps guide
With over 8 years experience working, sleeping and testing tarps across the UK in all weathers and conditions, I have put together all of my knowledge and experience on choosing tarps in one hand video course, so you can make tarp decisions with confidence.
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My FREE Forest School activity list
My top 20 activities for Forest School based on my unique blend of Forest School, Bushcraft and Outdoor Learning, all designed to engage and challenge children to do, be and explore more.
How to set your rates as a Forest School Leader
If deciding how much to charge people is a constant headache and you often end up selling yourself short and barely covering overheads, then this guide is for you.
Work out how much to charge to earn a living in one simple 5-step framework.
Online content
The Bracken Outdoors Podcast
The podcast for outdoor professionals where I take a deep dive into the many aspects of working in the great outdoors. From interviews with Forest School Leaders to deep discussions on effective business practices, I aim to inspire and motivate you to go further and do more.
As well as monthly longer form interviews and solo episodes, I also have weekly shorter episodes on life as a woodland leader, all handily available in audio format for those longer drives or equipment cleaning sessions. Available on all the common podcast players.
The Bracken Outdoors Youtube Channel
Over a 130 videos on all aspects of Forest School and Bushcraft to help you become a better outdoorsperson, Including
- Essential knots,
- Tool use with children,
- Foraging and plant identification,
- Firelighting skills,
- Outdoor equipment reviews,
- General thoughts on working as a freelance woodland leader
Videos released twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday.