More from the Countryside Classroom
Here’s an update from the Countryside Classroom. There are features on city farms, and farms for city children. And on Natural Connections, food, farming and wildlife, and lots more.
Days out with Garden Organic
Garden Organic says “Bring the curriculum to life with a visit to Ryton Organic Gardens”. A visit there can support the delivery of science, maths, design and technology, and by exploring acres of inspirational gardens, pupils will understand where food comes from, seasonality, and sustainability. Garden Organic has indoor exhibitions, displays and activities designed to keep everyone…
Fieldwork opportunities
Are you planning some fieldwork? If so, then the following c/o the GA might be of interest: Fieldwork Through Enquiry – this provides inspiration for KS4 teaching, and The Everyday Guide to Primary Geography: Local Fieldwork – which is aimed at KS1-2 teachers
Grow Wild is looking for YOU
Do you know someone aged between 12 – 25? If so, tell them that Grow Wild has launched its Grow For It awards. You can apply to receive £500 to fund a wild flower project. All you have to do is select from one of these categories. Please forward to anyone who might be interested: Get Creative: They are…
South West Learning for Sustainability Coalition November Update
You will find the latest Update from the South West Learning for Sustainability Coalition here. This covers activities from Gloucestershire to Cornwall and across to Dorset. There are features on: natural mindfulness Bath’s climate change day Forest school training Walking in Gloucestershire School improvement through outdoor learning and sustainability in Devon Natural connections Complicit geographies –…
Fruit tree planting workshop
Brighton Permaculture Trust is organising a fruit tree planting workshop on Sunday 29th November. You will gain hands-on experience planting fruit trees using techniques and materials to ensure they receive the best possible start. It runs from 1000 to 1230; Further details here. And clicking here will show you more activities featured by Project Dirt. …
Yew View
Yew View is a website devoted to the wildlife found in a Worcestershire garden. It is being used to document the wildlife projects undertaken on a 7 acre site in Worcestershire using wired cameras and Bushnell trail cams, and the idea is to watch, discover and learn more about the wildlife that makes ‘Yew View’ its home. It’s done…
LiNE and LOtC – are you up to date?
Are you a member of CLOtC? If you are, you’ll know that the recent members’ newsletter contained: curriculum updates to help you make what you do more effective ideas on fundraising information about resources and events to help you provide effective learning experiences. Examples included: There is a wealth of research, including Ofsted guidance, which demonstrates that learning outside…
Is yours an outdoor family?
If so, do you know Outdoor Families magazine? If not, you can sample the November edition here, and see what it has to offer.
A year at Derbyshire wildlife trust
Here’s a YouTube video made by the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust about what it does. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has 44 members of staff, supported by 478 volunteers and 13,953 members. Established in 1962, it manages 42 nature reserves across windows ultimate key Derbyshire, covering more than 688 hectares. It is part of a nationwide network of 47…