Forest Kindy - Brisbane
Wildlings Forest School provides child-led, adventure-based learning for children aged 3–6 years. Embracing the Forest School philosophy, the program offers opportunities for risky play, nature immersion, and skill-building in outdoor settings. Activities include bushwalking, fire safety, tool use, nature crafts, and cubby building, creating a supportive environment for self-directed learning and resilience-building.
Families attending these programs are drawn to its focus on slowing down, disconnecting from modern life, and fostering a deeper connection to nature.
Forest Kindly’s website: https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/
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Meet the Team
Wildlings Forest School is led by trained Forest School Leaders with diverse qualifications, including outdoor recreation, marine biology, environmental education, and child development. Notable team members include co-founders Nicki Farrell and Vicci Oliver, as well as Amanda England, a Brisbane Area Manager with extensive research and teaching experience in Forest School pedagogy.
Venue Details
Carseldine: Kentia Street Reserve
Mt Coot-tha: Simpson Falls and JC Slaughter Falls picnic areas
The program operates in wild spaces featuring freshwater creeks, mud, natural clay, and tools for exploration and project creation.
Cancellation Policy
Payment required for missed sessions unless 24+ hours’ notice is provided (credits or makeup sessions available).
Payment plans available with a 2-week deposit upfront.
What's Included
Nature-based learning activities, hand tools (saws, drills, pen knives), resources for crafts and self-directed projects, and seasonal fire management and bush cooking.