Courses & Events
Everyone’s journey starts somewhere.
Whether you want to spend more time in nature, learn new skills, meet new people or explore where something new could take you, there’s a place to start with Big Wild Life.
See what’s happening and find something that feels right for you.
Our next opportunity is Wild Pathways.
Wild Pathways: Outdoor Learning & Wellbeing Programme
Fancy trying something a bit different this winter?
Wild Pathways is a free 6-week outdoor learning and wellbeing programme from Big Wild Life. It’s a chance to get outdoors, spend some time in nature, learn new skills and work towards a Forest and Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) Level 4 along the way.
You don’t need any previous experience or outdoor knowledge. Just an interest in giving it a go.
Over the six weeks, we’ll spend time at Rullion Green Wood, near Flotterstone, learning through practical, hands-on activities. You’ll have the chance to try woodland skills, nature and species identification, safe tool and fire use, conservation, responsible access and more.
But Wild Pathways isn’t just about gaining a qualification.
Spending regular time outdoors can give you a bit of space from everyday life, help build confidence and provide a chance to meet people and try something new. You might be looking to improve your wellbeing, reconnect with nature, build some practical skills or take a first step towards further learning, volunteering or other opportunities.
Whatever brings you along, you’ll be very welcome.
Course details
🌿 Thursdays, 9.30am–12.30pm
🌿 5 November–10 December 2026
🌿 3 hours a week for 6 weeks
🌿 Rullion Green Wood, near Flotterstone in the Pentland Hills Regional Park
🌿 For anyone aged 18+
🌿 Completely free
🌿 Transport support can be arranged
🌿 No previous experience needed
Interested?
You can get in touch with us directly if you’d like to find out more or put your name down.
And if you work with or support people who you think might enjoy or benefit from Wild Pathways, we’d love to hear from you too. You can refer someone, share the opportunity with them, or simply encourage them to get in touch with us themselves.
Individuals are absolutely welcome to contact us directly. You don’t need to be referred by an organisation.
Come along, try something new and see where it takes you.
Tell Us What You're Interested In
Wild Pathways isn't the only way to learn with Big Wild Life.
Whether you're a teacher, youth worker, volunteer, practitioner, home educator or community organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're interested in future training, qualifications or outdoor learning opportunities, let us know what you're looking for and we'll keep you in the loop.