The Learning Tree is a holistic and therapeutic outdoor learning project based on the Urb Farm in Wolverton. Anchored on the principles of Forest School we provide nature-based education and play for children of all ages and abilities. We would like the children of our community to be able to experience a different view of life by building a traditional tipi in the woodland at the farm. Not only will this provide a sheltered outdoor classroom it will offer children the chance to experience how many people across the world live – not separate from nature but in harmony with it. The "Learning Tree" sessions involve cooking on campfires, using saws and drills to create nature-based crafts, building dens, identifying trees and creatures, and exploring the amazing things that nature has to offer. We would also like to install a secure lock-up container which will enable us to safely store the many resources and equipment used for "the Learning Tree".

What we'll deliver:

• Purchase and build a traditional tipi
• Purchase and install a secure lock-up container

Why it's a great idea:

We allow people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to come to the farm and enjoy exploring the great outdoors. Our current regular "Learning Tree" sessions involve: children aged 6 months to 14 years old; young people aged 15-25, some with severe learning difficulties, some no longer in the mainstream school system or at risk of exclusion; home educated children; local youth groups and uniformed organisations and numerous visitors at our regular community events.

Steps to get it done:

• Container is delivered and set up near the "Learning Tree" area
• Build the tipi in the woodland area at the Urb Farm
• Purchase lock-up container
• Purchase traditional tipi
• Resources can be stored safely and securely in the container