Tessa Wardley and her family love playing in the woods. Here she shares a host of brilliant ideas for relaxation, energetic activities, games, watching wildlife as well as facts and stories about woodlands. Her first book, The River Book was published in May 2012.

This [The River Book] is going straight to my 'favourite country books' shelf. BBC Countryfile If you love being by water, you will love this inspiring tome. And if you have children you will do a little jog at the brilliant ideas for holiday entertainment ... It is irresistible for anyone, especially those who loved The Wind in the Willows (and still remembers what Ratty and Mole had for their picnic). -- Sarah Stacey You Magazine

• IntroductionHow to use the bookGetting startedA bit about the woodlandsFinding woodlandsWoodland accessA word on safety RelaxContemplate the canopySling a hammockHug a treeMake a woodland messageGo in search of woodland spiritsListen to the birdsFeed your senses PlayWoodland gamesScavengingConkers, I'm collecting conkersWoodland alphabetGames with sticksLook under logsTalk to the birdsObstacle courses Be creativeLeaf printsRubbingsWoodland artMake Christmas wreathsMake nestsBuild densWhittingMake bows and arrowsTake a camera Be curiousIdentifying treesGrow an oakGo nutty: woodland forageHunt for helicoptersSpot a fun guyFind your way in the woodsWhat's in the woods?Night walkingNatural grafts Be adventurousClimb into the canopyHang out in treesBalancing games: find your ZenWoodland workoutStray off the path Answer some questionsHow tall is that tree?What are 'native trees'?What is 'ancient woodland'?What kills trees?Why are deciduous woodlands so diverse?What the old oak saw ResourcesUseful linksAcknowledgementsBibliography

Tessa Wardley and her family love playing in the woods. Here she shares a host of brilliant ideas for relaxation, energetic activities, games, watching wildlife as well as facts and stories about woodlands. Her first book, The River Book was published in May 2012.

This [The River Book] is going straight to my 'favourite country books' shelf. BBC Countryfile If you love being by water, you will love this inspiring tome. And if you have children you will do a little jog at the brilliant ideas for holiday entertainment ... It is irresistible for anyone, especially those who loved The Wind in the Willows (and still remembers what Ratty and Mole had for their picnic). -- Sarah Stacey You Magazine

• IntroductionHow to use the bookGetting startedA bit about the woodlandsFinding woodlandsWoodland accessA word on safety RelaxContemplate the canopySling a hammockHug a treeMake a woodland messageGo in search of woodland spiritsListen to the birdsFeed your senses PlayWoodland gamesScavengingConkers, I'm collecting conkersWoodland alphabetGames with sticksLook under logsTalk to the birdsObstacle courses Be creativeLeaf printsRubbingsWoodland artMake Christmas wreathsMake nestsBuild densWhittingMake bows and arrowsTake a camera Be curiousIdentifying treesGrow an oakGo nutty: woodland forageHunt for helicoptersSpot a fun guyFind your way in the woodsWhat's in the woods?Night walkingNatural grafts Be adventurousClimb into the canopyHang out in treesBalancing games: find your ZenWoodland workoutStray off the path Answer some questionsHow tall is that tree?What are 'native trees'?What is 'ancient woodland'?What kills trees?Why are deciduous woodlands so diverse?What the old oak saw ResourcesUseful linksAcknowledgementsBibliography

Tessa Wardley and her family love playing in the woods. Here she shares a host of brilliant ideas for relaxation, energetic activities, games, watching wildlife as well as facts and stories about woodlands. Her first book, The River Book was published in May 2012.

This [The River Book] is going straight to my 'favourite country books' shelf. BBC Countryfile If you love being by water, you will love this inspiring tome. And if you have children you will do a little jog at the brilliant ideas for holiday entertainment ... It is irresistible for anyone, especially those who loved The Wind in the Willows (and still remembers what Ratty and Mole had for their picnic). -- Sarah Stacey You Magazine

• IntroductionHow to use the bookGetting startedA bit about the woodlandsFinding woodlandsWoodland accessA word on safety RelaxContemplate the canopySling a hammockHug a treeMake a woodland messageGo in search of woodland spiritsListen to the birdsFeed your senses PlayWoodland gamesScavengingConkers, I'm collecting conkersWoodland alphabetGames with sticksLook under logsTalk to the birdsObstacle courses Be creativeLeaf printsRubbingsWoodland artMake Christmas wreathsMake nestsBuild densWhittingMake bows and arrowsTake a camera Be curiousIdentifying treesGrow an oakGo nutty: woodland forageHunt for helicoptersSpot a fun guyFind your way in the woodsWhat's in the woods?Night walkingNatural grafts Be adventurousClimb into the canopyHang out in treesBalancing games: find your ZenWoodland workoutStray off the path Answer some questionsHow tall is that tree?What are 'native trees'?What is 'ancient woodland'?What kills trees?Why are deciduous woodlands so diverse?What the old oak saw ResourcesUseful linksAcknowledgementsBibliography