Free Short Courses at Hill Holt Wood
Ever wondered how we built the Rammed Earth Eco-Community Hall? Or fancied a go at building a straw-bale house but never had the opportunity? Have you ever thought “I wish I knew more about Forestry?” Or “I’d like to give rammed earth building a try”?
Now you can, and for free, at Hill Holt Wood!
Hill Holt Wood are hosting two different one-day courses at weekends. Introduction to Environmental Conservation and Introduction to Green Construction will be taught on the dates below. A brief outline of the course content is also listed. To book your place on a course simply call or email us with your details (name, telephone number, address) and the date of the course you would like and we’ll save you a spot. All courses start at 9am prompt and will run until 3pm with a break for lunch. Each course is limited to eight places so please book early to avoid disappointment.
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION:
11th September
2nd October
16th October
22nd January 2011
5th February 2011
26th February 2011
30th April 2011
14th May 2011
4th June 2011
Conserving the environment is something that mankind has gradually forgotten how to do. In the modern age less and less consideration is taken on how an activity will affect the environment it is in. In recent years environmentalism has benefited from a renaissance with the sudden realisation that without urgent action the planet that we live on will be harmed beyond all help. Environmental conservation starts in your home, in your garden and in your mind. This course will consist of some of the following elements; Introduction to Ancient Woodland, Flora and Fauna identification, Coppicing, Tree Planting, Rhododendron removal, Pond Maintenance, Introduction to Forestry (including tree felling with hand tools), Willow Weaving and more (subject to Ranger weather and season). Please note that this is subject to the weather and seasons.
INTRODUCTION TO GREEN CONSTRUCTION:
25th September
9th October
23rd October
29th January 2011
12th February 2011
5th March 2011
7th May 2011
21st May 2011
11th June 2011
Creating a sustainable future means building new structures in a responsible manner. Green construction methods are often looked down upon as inferior to modern materials, however given the correct tuition traditional sustainable techniques can lead to beautiful and functional buildings that have minimal impact on the environment they inhabit. Old techniques need to be re-learnt and new methods developed to ensure the revival of the world we live in. The two-day course comprises of the following elements; Load Bearing and Timber Framed Straw-Bale building, Log Cabin Construction, a visit to the double-storey timber-framed offices, Rammed Earth construction with a tour of the award winning Eco-Community Hall (with double reciprocal timber roof), Earth Composting Toilets and Reed Bed Grey-Water Filtration.
If you would like to book for any of these courses, then please send your name, address, telephone number and details of which course you would like to book for to admin@hillholtwood.com
Booked on a course?
All of the courses start at 9am and finish at 3pm with break for lunch and tea/coffee breaks as appropriate. Please ensure you bring along a packed lunch, waterproof clothing (for when it rains) and appropriate footwear for a potentially wet and muddy outdoor environment.
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Comments
Comment from Miss Joanne Knight
Time 3 September 2009 at 11:50
Hello,
I would be very interested in joining the 2 day enviromental conservation course to be held on 3rd & 4th Oct. I am unsure if there are any preceeding requirements for this course but perhaps I could ask you to let me know.
Many thanks
Joanne
Comment from hhw_admin
Time 3 September 2009 at 12:44
Hi there, if you would like to book a place on any of the short courses, then please email your name address and telephone number and also how many people you would like to book for, to admin@hillholtwood.com
Comment from Roy Sell
Time 10 September 2009 at 15:28
Please include me in you first avaliable short course.
Roy Sell
Comment from david parkin
Time 25 September 2009 at 17:18
I would be most interested in coming on any of the remaining 2 day courses. I note that they all appear fully booked up but if space does become available I would be able to come at short notice. Many thanks, david parkin
Comment from Jenine Shienmar
Time 10 October 2009 at 12:54
I’m highly interested in studding these subjects too improve my skills and qualifications.
INTRODUCTION TO GREEN CONSTRUCTION: 30th – 31st January 2010
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION:23rd – 24th January 2010
Much thanks ,
Jenine Shienmar
Comment from Administrator
Time 12 October 2009 at 07:33
Hi Jenine,
Thank you for your keen interest in our free short courses, if you would like to take part in them, then please email your name, address and telephone number to admin@hillholtwood.com,
Many thanks.
Comment from BOB MIDMER
Time 12 October 2009 at 18:43
Attended the Tree Warden Course on 10th October and what a great day out. The history of ancient woodlands to seeing nicely copised hazle and in the Big Wood the amount of Great Oaks in such a small area was a graet sight and even more so when told these would be used as Family Trees for burial for ever and ever. The only thing I would question is the cost. Thank you rangers and by the way the food was excellent.
Comment from Dahlia Lee
Time 19 October 2009 at 11:15
Hello,
I’m really interested in your environmental conservation and green construction courses. Could you please let me know if there are any vacancies left,
Many thanks,
Dahlia
Comment from Dave Hunter
Time 20 October 2009 at 23:24
Many Thanks for putting on the recent short courses ,,thoroughly enjoyed them.
I took part on the Environmental consevation with Nigel who did an excelent job of showing us around the site and
taking us through some fungi identification then some traditional woodsman and conservation methods.
The following week Bob took us through the step by step methods of rammed earth construction,there was
so much to learn even though his head nearly blew with all the questions i think he covered them all admirably.
The chances to put things into practice, try out new things and apply new skills was very much appreciated.
I can only thank hill holt woods for providing the opportunity to get invloved..
Many Thanks again ..
Dave…
Comment from Jason Keyte
Time 19 February 2010 at 22:30
I was just wondering if there is a space available for the Green Construction course on 27th – 28th February 2010
thanks
Jason
Comment from Administrator
Time 22 February 2010 at 15:46
Hi Jason,
Unfortunately we are now fully booked for that date. We do however have some courses coming up in the near future so watch this space! Once we find out the dates for the new courses we will post them on the site.
Many Thanks,
Hill Holt Wood.
Comment from Carmel
Time 22 February 2010 at 16:38
Thanks for letting us explore the beautiful woodlands at Hill Holt! Very inspiring place and people!
We enjoyed playing in the snow!
Carmel x 
Comment from Carmen
Time 17 June 2010 at 08:31
Hello,
I was wondering if there will be any more courses running later on in the year?
I really hope so.
Thank You
Carmen
Comment from kaine chappell
Time 30 August 2009 at 07:35
Hi ,just wondering if i could book myself onto the GREEN CONSTRUCTION course on the 26th 27th september please if there is availability, thanks.