About Me

Thank you for visiting my website and taking an interest in my work.

I’m Gareth—an Englishman from the Peak District in Staffordshire, now living in the Netherlands, where I work as a teacher and outdoor educator/coach. I am passionate about inspiring young people to reach their potential and develop the confidence to become the best version of themselves.

I genuinely love what I do. I spend my weekdays teaching and my weekends outdoors, drawn to fresh air and the energy that comes from being immersed in nature. The outdoors is where I reset, reflect, and find balance—and it continues to shape both my personal and professional life.

As an outdoor enthusiast and educator, I enjoy documenting meaningful experiences and encouraging others to step outside and connect with nature for themselves. I offer a range of practical and accessible opportunities, including guidance on physical activity, creative writing, outdoor art, self-reflection, and coaching.

With extensive experience across both classroom and outdoor environments, I bring a grounded and practical approach to my work. I am committed to sharing my knowledge through engaging activities, resources, workshops, coaching, mentoring, and advice—helping others use the outdoors as a powerful tool for learning, growth, and overall well-being.

If my ideas interest you, please read on or contact me so we can connect.

All the best!

Gareth

You can read my Blog here: Blog (garethmate.com)

Contact Me

You can say hello@garethmate.com.

Popular Education Resources

I have a wide variety of resources available in my Education shop. Click here or on the images below.

Forest Schools Presentation

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Buy my Books: Explore, Learn, Create

I captured my thoughts and experiences and have written two books focusing on Outdoor Learning and my practical experiences setting up a working Forest School in England.

For more information, please click on the link or images below to purchase.