For parents
What can a forest school or preschool offer?
Reliable information about forest schools and preschools, and what they mean for children and families.
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Federation of Forest Education Organisations
We build connections that help change take root.
We support development, quality and collaboration across the forest school and preschool community.
Why we exist
We strengthen what is already growing and help new initiatives take root.
We believe forest schools and preschools should become an established part of Poland’s education landscape, and contact with nature a natural part of childhood.
Our members
A network built by real education settings
Forest preschools and schools across Poland shape the Federation. Through their daily work, they make education close to nature a reality.
Member logos are being added as they become available; the full network is listed on the members page.
Who we support
Find the information you need
Whether you are a parent, educator, organisation or local authority, you will find resources relevant to your needs.
For organisations
Do you run a forest school or preschool?
Discover the value of joining a community that advances education close to nature together.
For local authorities
Do you work in local government?
See how municipalities benefit from supporting education close to nature — from stronger educational provision and satisfied families to progress on environmental goals.
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For educators
Knowledge that supports everyday practice.
Access support on child development, wellbeing and safety in education close to nature.
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Why does learning in nature work?
See how nature supports everyday learning.
Four areas in which forest education creates distinctive opportunities for children’s development.
Independence
In natural settings, children have more opportunities to make decisions and take responsibility for themselves and their learning.
Learning
Children learn to read, write, calculate and think critically — not only from books, but through action, experience and engagement with the real world.
Collaboration
Open-ended play in nature creates rich, authentic opportunities to learn collaboration.
Health and wellbeing
Daily movement, fresh air and contact with diverse environments can support physical resilience and mental wellbeing.
Our public awareness campaign
This is what I want for my child.
Hear from parents whose families experience education close to nature every day.
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The Federation in numbers
What we have already achieved together.
Behind every number are real settings, children, research and years of work across our network.
13+
member forest education settings
195
children in forest education
7
regions in which we operate
News
Keep up to date.
The Federation’s latest events, initiatives and publications.
Staff exchangeLearning from one another
The first staff exchange under the Green Connections Academy project brought the team from Leśna Baza NaTurka to Dziupla Forest Preschool in Kielce.
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TrainingGood education starts with the educator
The Teacher’s Path to Strength is a two-day workshop on the wellbeing of people working in education close to nature, planned for autumn 2026.
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Public awareness campaignHow do you show what education close to nature really is?
We are producing films for the Federation’s public awareness campaign. For two days, a film crew followed everyday life at one of the settings in our community.
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Map of settings
Find a forest school or preschool near you.
Use the map to see where Federation settings operate across Poland and whether education close to nature is available near your family.
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The interactive map is in development. Once launched, it will show Federation settings across Poland.
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most often.
Clear answers to common questions about education close to nature.
What about ticks?
Ticks can be encountered not only in forests, but also in gardens, city parks and playgrounds. Because forest education involves frequent time outdoors, settings are particularly vigilant and use daily preventive routines to substantially reduce the risk of bites.
What about Poland’s national curriculum?
Forest education settings meet all national curriculum requirements, but do so in a different context — in the forest rather than only in a classroom.
What happens when it rains or freezes?
Children are prepared for every season with suitable clothing, access to shelter and a warm meal. Activities and safety measures are adapted to the conditions.
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Supported by European Funds