Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow.
“If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it.”
- David Sobel
Our mission is to provide children, adults and families with the opportunity to discover, explore, learn and truly connect with nature through a nurturing and holistic environment, inspiring eyes, head, heart and hands.
Upcoming Events
Join us as we discover, explore and learn in nature, together.
We run regular groups & activities including:
Toddler Forest School sessions. Recommended for babies to 6 years and their carers.
Mighty Oaks Nature Adventure Club for 5-12 year olds
Forest School for Home Educated and Felxi-schooled young people.
Family Forest School sessions- for all the family!
Tailored sessions for children and families with neurodiversities.
Outdoor learning services for schools and groups-tailored to your requirements, from one-off days to long-term programmes as well as offering the Junior Foresters Award, DofE and John Muir Award.
Adventure sport activities including archery, aerial tree climbing and axe throwing.
Seasonal celebrations, events and family festivals within our community.
Run from our Auchincruive , purpose-built Forest School site as well as in and around Ayrshire and SW Scotland.
Little Acorns is a unique social enterprise.
Engagement with and support of our local community ensures a sustainable business model with the interests of children, families and the nature at its heart. Entirely not-for-profit with all proceeds going back into creating a nurturing environment inspiring children & adults to become resilient, empathetic and to learn in harmony with nature. Creating memories to last a lifetime and knowledge to pass on to future generations!
“A unique group! A nurturing environment, relevant, age appropriate, flexible, outdoor learning; exploring & appreciating nature. A really worthwhile shared experience for children & their parents.”
