Wild Days: Outdoor Play for Young Adventurers - Author Richard Irvine

Wild Days is the ultimate outdoor activity guide for adventurous children—and the adults who want to inspire them. Packed with fun, creative and educational outdoor experiences, this book encourages kids to swap screen time for green time.

Written by outdoor learning expert and Forest School educator Richard Irvine, Wild Days offers practical activities that blend survival skills, environmental awareness and imaginative play. With a strong focus on wellbeing and nature connection, each task invites children to engage with the world around them in thoughtful and joyful ways—always leaving a positive trace.

With 400 vivid photos and clear step-by-step guidance, this book helps children:

• Build simple shelters and learn basic navigation
• Create woodland crafts and nature art
• Discover wildlife and foster curiosity
• Play freely and safely outdoors

Why we—and schools—love this book:

• It supports emotional wellbeing through nature-based play.
• It aligns with Forest School values and outdoor education principles.
• It encourages environmental stewardship, creativity, and resilience.

Author: Richard Irvine, Publisher: GMC Publications, Format: Paperback | 160 pages