Making a Den
There is something primal about making a den; a simple place to sleep, to hide, to be safe. For a child it is one of the first expressions of independence as they tentatively go out into the world. Making a den in the woods is a great adventure but it is also a great moment of connection with nature.
Eco-den kits canvas ‘zeltbahns’ (canvases) are tough, water-resistant, and sourced from redundant military surplus so they are 100% reused cotton, so the carbon footprint is tiny.
Ideal for creative outdoor learning for Forest Schools, as a general outdoor resource for any school or group, as well as families and individuals.
As well as den making the canvases can be used as picnic blankets/play mat, awnings, screens, bird hides, and used to bundle and carry loose objects.
Den making kits are available to buy from eco-denkit.co.uk and come in a wide variety of formats from a single canvas with poles, pegs and ropes, up to a massive 10 canvases and multiples of accessories.
For suggested uses and to see some of the activities they have inspired have a look at the Where is my Shelter page.
