At 3 trees we are passionate about building a Forest Homeschool community with children and families in the Wicklow area. We provide Forest Homeschool programmes throughout the year, from a number of different locations, and aim to bring the best in Nature Mentoring to families with children of all ages.

3 trees is a collaboration between Wicklow Forest School Leaders: Marc Barker and Amber Godwin. We are both fully trained Forest school leaders, Garda vetted and REC2 first aid certified.

Each Leader brings with them their own diverse backgrounds, skills and a wealth of experience working with children and the natural environment.

See below for more information on each of our Leaders.

Marc Barker

 Marc is an ecologist, educator, wilderness skills instructor, forester, and father of two little girls. He is a Certified Forest School Leader and the Sole Trader of NatureConnect, an organisation designed to grow the roots of community, connection, regenerative culture and environmental stewardship for a flourishing future.

Growing up in a family of storytellers, telling tales has always come naturally, and he applies lessons and learning through the lens of story - from different sources in folklore, mythology, and oral storytellers alive today. Marc sees story as a catalyst for connection to PLACE and heritage.

Amber Godwin

Amber Godwin is a qualified Forest School leader with a passion for being outdoors and for working with children. Amber was running Arts and Crafts classes for many years before she discovered Forest School. She now combines the two passions by including lots of crafting using natural materials in her outdoor sessions.

Amber is also a parent of a home educated child, which provides a different perspective on education. The need for outdoor learning and nature connection for everyone, especially our young people, has become apparent in recent years. Amber is excited to be involved in the 3 trees collaboration, in order to facilitate these learning opportunities for families in the Wicklow area.

Amber completed her Level 3 (UK) Forest School training in 2018, and runs Barefoot and Wild forest and nature school.