Learning with Nature gathers together the ideas, tools and reflections that grew from The Forest Did It First project. Each resource offers a way to see and learn from the natural world, exploring how communities and young people can design, create and collaborate in harmony with nature. These materials invite curiosity, spark creativity and encourage new ways of thinking about our relationship with the living world around us.
Community design challenge manual
A reflective guide for running your own community or youth design challenge, inspired by The Forest Did It First process.
Ecological Survey of Garvagh Forest
An in-depth ecological appraisal of Garvagh Forest by Flanagan Ecology, mapping the diversity of plants, animals and habitats.
Sampling the ‘Doughnut’
A reflection of using ‘doughnut’ economic tools to strengthen relationships with the place that looks after us.
Youth Design Challenge – Evaluation
A summary of learning from our six-school biomimicry challenge, exploring what worked, what surprised us and what might evolve next.
Youth Design Challenge – Resources
A collection of tools, templates and examples used by schools during the biomimicry process.
Discover more about The Forest Did It First project and explore stories, podcasts and videos that capture its spirit in our Media Hub.
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