Where the Outdoors meets Opportunity - North Devon’s top choice for Armed Forces families & SEN support.

Welcome to Green Paths Environmental Education CIC. We are a non-profit organisation established to support communities through outdoor learning.

What We Offer

We work with and support a wide range of individuals and groups, offering inclusive, hands-on experiences rooted in care, community, and connection.

Family Support

HAF Project

Toddler Groups

Home Education

Consultancy

Armed Forces

Communities

School Groups

Birthdays/Events

After-School Clubs

In-school programmes

Targeted Interventions

Service Children Support

Adult Workshops

SEN Support

SEMH Support

Themed Parties

Mobile Parties

Public Events

Military Events

Specific Support

Kids Clubs

Site Development

H&S/Risk Assessments

Session Planning

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much”

- Helen Keller

Using the outdoors to foster unity and strengthen the bonds among communities

Activities

At Green Paths, we believe in the life-changing power of nature. We use the outdoors as a tool to support wellbeing, spark curiosity, and build stronger, more connected communities. Whether it’s through forest school sessions, bushcraft, environmental education, or creative outdoor play, our mission is to help people of all ages discover the benefits of spending time outside.

Meet The Team

Green Paths Education CIC staff are qualified in forest school leadership, bushcraft, outdoor first aid, mental health first aid, and safeguarding. Our experienced team includes educators skilled in supporting children with SEN, early years development, therapeutic forest practice, as well as those from armed forces families, ensuring safe, inclusive, and enriching nature-based learning experiences for children, families, and vulnerable groups.

Volunteers

Shelley

Therapeutic Forest school and SEN lead

Nicky

SEMH Support lead

Jon

Green Paths Education CIC is always looking for enthusiastic outdoor education volunteers to support our nature-based learning programmes for children and families across North Devon. If you’re passionate about the natural environment, enjoy forest school activities, or have skills in bushcraft, outdoor cooking, storytelling, or environmental education, we’d love to hear from you. Volunteering with us is a rewarding way to gain experience in outdoor learning, connect with your local community, and help inspire the next generation through nature.

If this is something you are interested in then do please get in touch, We would love to hear from you.

Emily

Abi

Lucy

Donna

Chearyl

Bushcraft and Military lead

Associates

Green Paths Environmental Education CIC is truly humbled to be a member of, to have worked alongside, partnered with, and received support and funding from several fantastic organisations and charities. Their belief in our mission has been invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for the shared commitment to creating positive, nature-based opportunities for children, families, and communities alike. These organisations include: