Little Acorns CIC makes use of the natural materials found at the Auchincruive Estate in Ayr to provide “forest school” classes for people in the town. Among the amenities found within the old arboretum at this site, and that Little Acorns employs for its activities, are a vegetable garden, wildflower meadow, space for woodworking, a mud kitchen, a yurt and a fire circle.
Its classes have been such a hit with the people of Ayr that it has been nominated in the “community initiative” category at the annual awards, which will be marking their 10th anniversary this year. Flyer printing from nearby sources can be helpful in advertising community groups like this.
The managing director of Little Acorns, Emily Hamalainen, told the Daily Record that they had chosen to build their forest school at this site in the belief that there was a demand for it, before adding:
“We welcomed the first participants to our Auchincruive site from summer 2019 – it’s been booming ever since with over 250 children and families supported each week through our unique nature-based learning programmes and activities.”
In total, 52 organisations are in contention at the awards, which will be taking place online on November 17.