LAURENCEKIRK ECO TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Saturday Club — Messy, Wild Mornings in the Laurencekirk Woods
A two-hour, child-led Saturday forest school in Laurencekirk where children explore bushcraft, arts, music and campfire cooking; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Saturday Club — Messy, Wild Mornings in the Laurencekirk Woods.
Join a vibrant Saturday morning in the woods in Laurencekirk with Sticks and Stones: a child-led, inclusive forest-school session that mixes bushcraft, arts, music and campfire cooking to build practical skills, friendships and environmental awareness through play.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Woodland Play and Learning
Sessions take place in the woods where exploration of the local forest and its creatures is central — children are encouraged to play, take calculated risks and learn about the natural world through hands-on activities.
Bushcraft, Campfire Cooking and Practical Play
Activities include bushcraft and campfire cooking alongside arts, music and shelter-building; the focus is on child-led skill development and cooperative play.
Inclusive, Hands-On Community Mornings
Held come rain or shine on the first Saturday of the month, these two-hour sessions prioritize play and inclusion, offering a supportive setting where children can get messy, make friends and learn to look after the environment.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
A short, lively session that unfolds outdoors: children gather, move between hands-on bushcraft, music and craft activities, and come together for campfire cooking and shared learning about the forest — all guided by facilitators but driven by the children’s interests.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this morning session suits — and when to consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Waterproof clothing and wellies are recommended all year; bring a change of clothes for the journey home if children will get messy. Also bring a packed lunch and a drink.
Sessions run for two hours and take place on the first Saturday of the month, outdoors come rain or shine.
If you don’t have appropriate kit, let the organisers know — spare items may be available to borrow so gear is not a barrier to attending.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a session?
Each session lasts two hours.
When do the sessions run?
The group meets on the first Saturday of the month, outdoors come rain or shine.
What should my child wear?
Waterproof clothing and wellies are recommended year-round; bring a change of clothes if your child will get very messy.
My child doesn’t have the right gear — can we still come?
Yes. The organisers ask you to let them know if you need to borrow some spare kit so lack of gear is not a barrier.
Do under-5s need a separate ticket?
Please book a parent-and-child ticket for under-5s or if you plan to stay to support your child.