Animal House
An opportunity for your class to get up close to, handle
and learn about Austerfield’s amazing animals. We have
a variety of mini beasts, amphibians, birds & reptiles
from around the world. Our sessions are tailored for
each Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the
Science National Curriculum.
Brilliant Birds
A fabulous session which will enable your class to learn more about our brilliant British birds, including information about their special features, what they need to survive, habitats and diet. There will be time for some bird spotting with binoculars around the reserve, followed by bird themed activities in our evergreen forest.
Enchanted Woodland
A wonderful magical session involving a walk through
the mosaic reserve looking for tree fairies and learning
about the different types of trees (including seasonal
changes). Activities include making peg fairies,
decorating your own fairy door, making fairy houses in our
pine forest then finishing off with a fairy door hunt.
Fire Lighting Skills
A fun, hands on survival skills session which will give the children an opportunity to learn the practical skills and knowledge required to safely light, manage and cook on an open fire.
They will learn about different methods of fire lighting, go foraging for firewood and learn how to use a fire steel to have a go at lighting different natural tinders. The fire pit will be then lit to enable the children to cook some food over the fire. (Muffins & crumpets with various toppings, apples, marshmallows and also nettles when in season).
Flow, Aqueducts & Dams
A fun outdoor activity, performing experiments using
guttering, water & corks to create an understanding of
flow, including creating own aqueducts & a dam using
natural materials.
Habitat Hunters
A very interactive session which allows your class to be
hunters looking around different habitats within the
mosaic reserve (sandy heathland as well as both
deciduous and evergreen woodlands). We will look for
signs of animals (tracking footprints, droppings…) and
then the children will enjoy creating their own woodland
animal habitats in our pine forest.
KS2 session also includes food chains.
Marvellous Mini Beasts
Enter Austerfield's wonderful woodland and heathland
habitats. A perfect backdrop to investigate marvellous
Mini beasts. We will be collecting, identifying and
grouping the bugs that we find using a variety of
scientific equipment. Our sessions are tailored for each
Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the Science
National Curriculum.
Mayflower Migration
Commemorate Austerfield's connections to the Mayflower Pilgrims.
Your class will be transported back to the 1600's and experience pilgrim life first hand.
Following in the steps of William Bradford, walk the village trail, ending with a visit to the historical Church of St Helena.
Nature Connection
This session involves a seasonal nature walk around the
reserve to fully engage the senses (sound mapping,
meet a tree, scavenger hunt, wild art, smelly potions…)
These activities will vary depending upon the season and
age range of the children.
Nature Explorers
The children will learn about some famous explorers, and think about what skills and equipment an explorer might need. For an expedition around the Mosaic Reserve they will be equipped with a bag of specialist explorer equipment. They will have the opportunity to create their own journey maps (using map symbols) and decorate a journey stick to show where they’ve been. We will stop in different places along the way to explore the area and add detail to maps and journey sticks.
Orienteering
Children will be taught how to use a map & compass to
enable them to complete an orienteering course out on
the mosaic reserve. A great activity for building
confidence and team work. Lower KS2 do find this
activity challenging so some additional adult support
would be beneficial.
KS1 Orienteering course now available.
Plant Power
KS1: The session will include an interactive game about
what plants need to grow, a walk around the reserve to
identify & learn about a range of plants, an activity to
learn about plant structure as well as other activities
related to the current season.
Lower KS2 (Yr 3/4): The session will include a walk around the
reserve to identify & learn about a range of plants
(flowering plants, both deciduous & evergreen trees,
ferns & mosses) as well as information about pollination,
seed formation and seed dispersal. There will also be an
activity to learn about plant structure as well as other
activities related to the current season.
Upper KS2 (Yr 5/6): As for lower KS2, but with more emphasis
on how plants reproduce (sexual & asexual reproduction),
adaptation & classification.
Pond Life
Enter Austerfield's picturesque pond habitat. A perfect
backdrop to investigate our pond life. We will be
collecting, identifying and grouping the bugs that we
find using a variety of scientific equipment. Our sessions
are tailored for each Key Stage in order to cover the
Science National Curriculum.
** Please note this activity can only be offered between
the months of April and September due to seasonal
conditions. **
Quarry & Soils
This is a hands-on session that allows children to investigate soils. We will focus on what soil is made of, take soil samples from different locations, and compare them, sieve soil to analyse particle size as well as get our hands dirty classifying soils by type. This session includes a visit to the nearby sand quarry where the children will be able to see the machinery used and find out more about sandstone and clay. There may also be opportunity to talk to a member of staff from the quarry and ask them questions.
Rivers and Water Cycle
Identify, order and learn about the key features of a
river from its source to the sea. Your class will then have
the opportunity to venture out onto the mosaic reserve
and make their own river and use signposts to label its
key features.
Then become part of the water cycle in our fun and
interactive game!
Rocks
This interactive session enables your class to learn about
the three different varieties of rocks (igneous,
sedimentary & metamorphic). Your class will also have
the opportunity to handle the rocks and perform a
variety of different experiments to enable them to learn
more about the properties of different rocks.
You could even make this session into a full day by
including a visit to the nearby working sand quarry and
learning about soils. (See Quarry & soils description)
Shelter Building
An opportunity for your class to work in teams to learn
about & make their very own natural shelter out on the
mosaic reserve. Once they have created their shelter
they will have time to use their imaginations to add
some extra features and have fun in the natural
environment.
Stone Age Day
A full day of hands-on learning about the Stone Age. Children will have a go at making their own natural woodland shelter, learn about prehistoric & modern fire lighting techniques & have a go at using a fire steel, forage (depending on season) and cook some food on the fire. There will also be time for some crafting (cave art using natural paints or clay modelling).
Story Book Session
Based on popular nature-themed picture story books.
Ignite the children's imagination and
bring literacy to life with our fun-filled activity
sessions. Each session includes both craft
and outdoor activities.
Please speak to us to discuss the theme you would like to choose.
You can also select a second activity to complete your day.
Team Games
Using negotiation and problem solving skills your class
will collaborate in a range of exciting outdoor team
activities. There will be opportunities for the children to
work in different sized teams to achieve a goal.
Tremendous Trees
During this session, the children will learn about the importance of trees, take part in interactive games to find out more about what trees need to grow, as well as learning about seasonal changes and tree structure. They will also enjoy a walk around the reserve to identify a range of different trees (deciduous & evergreen). This session would go well with wild art (using different parts of trees and other plants to create pieces of art).
Wild Art
We will provide a range of seasonal activities for the children
to choose from include creating 2D & 3D wild art in the
woods, botanical printing, painting with natural brushes &
paints, jewellery. Depending on the age and size of group there
may also be an opportunity to use some basic tools to whittle
wood. Old clothes would be more appropriate for this session
as it could get messy!
Fire Lighting Skills
A fun, hands on survival skills session which will give the children an opportunity to learn the practical skills and knowledge required to safely light, manage and cook on an open fire.
They will learn about different methods of fire lighting, go foraging for firewood and learn how to use a fire steel to have a go at lighting different natural tinders. The fire pit will be then lit to enable the children to cook some food over the fire. (Muffins & crumpets with various toppings, apples, marshmallows and also nettles when in season).
Orienteering
Children will be taught how to use a map & compass to
enable them to complete an orienteering course out on
the mosaic reserve. A great activity for building
confidence and team work. Lower KS2 do find this
activity challenging so some additional adult support
would be beneficial.
KS1 Orienteering course now available.
Shelter Building
An opportunity for your class to work in teams to learn
about & make their very own natural shelter out on the
mosaic reserve. Once they have created their shelter
they will have time to use their imaginations to add
some extra features and have fun in the natural
environment.
Team Games
Using negotiation and problem solving skills your class
will collaborate in a range of exciting outdoor team
activities. There will be opportunities for the children to
work in different sized teams to achieve a goal.
Fire Lighting Skills
A fun, hands on survival skills session which will give the children an opportunity to learn the practical skills and knowledge required to safely light, manage and cook on an open fire.
They will learn about different methods of fire lighting, go foraging for firewood and learn how to use a fire steel to have a go at lighting different natural tinders. The fire pit will be then lit to enable the children to cook some food over the fire. (Muffins & crumpets with various toppings, apples, marshmallows and also nettles when in season).
Nature Connection
This session involves a seasonal nature walk around the
reserve to fully engage the senses (sound mapping,
meet a tree, scavenger hunt, wild art, smelly potions…)
These activities will vary depending upon the season and
age range of the children.
Orienteering
Children will be taught how to use a map & compass to
enable them to complete an orienteering course out on
the mosaic reserve. A great activity for building
confidence and team work. Lower KS2 do find this
activity challenging so some additional adult support
would be beneficial.
KS1 Orienteering course now available.
Shelter Building
An opportunity for your class to work in teams to learn
about & make their very own natural shelter out on the
mosaic reserve. Once they have created their shelter
they will have time to use their imaginations to add
some extra features and have fun in the natural
environment.
Team Games
Using negotiation and problem solving skills your class
will collaborate in a range of exciting outdoor team
activities. There will be opportunities for the children to
work in different sized teams to achieve a goal.
Animal House
An opportunity for your class to get up close to, handle
and learn about Austerfield’s amazing animals. We have
a variety of mini beasts, amphibians, birds & reptiles
from around the world. Our sessions are tailored for
each Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the
Science National Curriculum.
Brilliant Birds
A fabulous session which will enable your class to learn more about our brilliant British birds, including information about their special features, what they need to survive, habitats and diet. There will be time for some bird spotting with binoculars around the reserve, followed by bird themed activities in our evergreen forest.
Enchanted Woodland
A wonderful magical session involving a walk through
the mosaic reserve looking for tree fairies and learning
about the different types of trees (including seasonal
changes). Activities include making peg fairies,
decorating your own fairy door, making fairy houses in our
pine forest then finishing off with a fairy door hunt.
Fire Lighting Skills
A fun, hands on survival skills session which will give the children an opportunity to learn the practical skills and knowledge required to safely light, manage and cook on an open fire.
They will learn about different methods of fire lighting, go foraging for firewood and learn how to use a fire steel to have a go at lighting different natural tinders. The fire pit will be then lit to enable the children to cook some food over the fire. (Muffins & crumpets with various toppings, apples, marshmallows and also nettles when in season).
Flow, Aqueducts & Dams
A fun outdoor activity, performing experiments using
guttering, water & corks to create an understanding of
flow, including creating own aqueducts & a dam using
natural materials.
Habitat Hunters
A very interactive session which allows your class to be
hunters looking around different habitats within the
mosaic reserve (sandy heathland as well as both
deciduous and evergreen woodlands). We will look for
signs of animals (tracking footprints, droppings…) and
then the children will enjoy creating their own woodland
animal habitats in our pine forest.
KS2 session also includes food chains.
Marvellous Mini Beasts
Enter Austerfield's wonderful woodland and heathland
habitats. A perfect backdrop to investigate marvellous
Mini beasts. We will be collecting, identifying and
grouping the bugs that we find using a variety of
scientific equipment. Our sessions are tailored for each
Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the Science
National Curriculum.
Nature Connection
This session involves a seasonal nature walk around the
reserve to fully engage the senses (sound mapping,
meet a tree, scavenger hunt, wild art, smelly potions…)
These activities will vary depending upon the season and
age range of the children.
Plant Power
KS1: The session will include an interactive game about
what plants need to grow, a walk around the reserve to
identify & learn about a range of plants, an activity to
learn about plant structure as well as other activities
related to the current season.
Lower KS2 (Yr 3/4): The session will include a walk around the
reserve to identify & learn about a range of plants
(flowering plants, both deciduous & evergreen trees,
ferns & mosses) as well as information about pollination,
seed formation and seed dispersal. There will also be an
activity to learn about plant structure as well as other
activities related to the current season.
Upper KS2 (Yr 5/6): As for lower KS2, but with more emphasis
on how plants reproduce (sexual & asexual reproduction),
adaptation & classification.
Pond Life
Enter Austerfield's picturesque pond habitat. A perfect
backdrop to investigate our pond life. We will be
collecting, identifying and grouping the bugs that we
find using a variety of scientific equipment. Our sessions
are tailored for each Key Stage in order to cover the
Science National Curriculum.
** Please note this activity can only be offered between
the months of April and September due to seasonal
conditions. **
Quarry & Soils
This is a hands-on session that allows children to investigate soils. We will focus on what soil is made of, take soil samples from different locations, and compare them, sieve soil to analyse particle size as well as get our hands dirty classifying soils by type. This session includes a visit to the nearby sand quarry where the children will be able to see the machinery used and find out more about sandstone and clay. There may also be opportunity to talk to a member of staff from the quarry and ask them questions.
Rivers and Water Cycle
Identify, order and learn about the key features of a
river from its source to the sea. Your class will then have
the opportunity to venture out onto the mosaic reserve
and make their own river and use signposts to label its
key features.
Then become part of the water cycle in our fun and
interactive game!
Rocks
This interactive session enables your class to learn about
the three different varieties of rocks (igneous,
sedimentary & metamorphic). Your class will also have
the opportunity to handle the rocks and perform a
variety of different experiments to enable them to learn
more about the properties of different rocks.
You could even make this session into a full day by
including a visit to the nearby working sand quarry and
learning about soils. (See Quarry & soils description)
Wild Art
We will provide a range of seasonal activities for the children
to choose from include creating 2D & 3D wild art in the
woods, botanical printing, painting with natural brushes &
paints, jewellery. Depending on the age and size of group there
may also be an opportunity to use some basic tools to whittle
wood. Old clothes would be more appropriate for this session
as it could get messy!
Animal House
An opportunity for your class to get up close to, handle
and learn about Austerfield’s amazing animals. We have
a variety of mini beasts, amphibians, birds & reptiles
from around the world. Our sessions are tailored for
each Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the
Science National Curriculum.
Enchanted Woodland
A wonderful magical session involving a walk through
the mosaic reserve looking for tree fairies and learning
about the different types of trees (including seasonal
changes). Activities include making peg fairies,
decorating your own fairy door, making fairy houses in our
pine forest then finishing off with a fairy door hunt.
Habitat Hunters
A very interactive session which allows your class to be
hunters looking around different habitats within the
mosaic reserve (sandy heathland as well as both
deciduous and evergreen woodlands). We will look for
signs of animals (tracking footprints, droppings…) and
then the children will enjoy creating their own woodland
animal habitats in our pine forest.
KS2 session also includes food chains.
Marvellous Mini Beasts
Enter Austerfield's wonderful woodland and heathland
habitats. A perfect backdrop to investigate marvellous
Mini beasts. We will be collecting, identifying and
grouping the bugs that we find using a variety of
scientific equipment. Our sessions are tailored for each
Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the Science
National Curriculum.
Nature Connection
This session involves a seasonal nature walk around the
reserve to fully engage the senses (sound mapping,
meet a tree, scavenger hunt, wild art, smelly potions…)
These activities will vary depending upon the season and
age range of the children.
Plant Power
KS1: The session will include an interactive game about
what plants need to grow, a walk around the reserve to
identify & learn about a range of plants, an activity to
learn about plant structure as well as other activities
related to the current season.
Lower KS2 (Yr 3/4): The session will include a walk around the
reserve to identify & learn about a range of plants
(flowering plants, both deciduous & evergreen trees,
ferns & mosses) as well as information about pollination,
seed formation and seed dispersal. There will also be an
activity to learn about plant structure as well as other
activities related to the current season.
Upper KS2 (Yr 5/6): As for lower KS2, but with more emphasis
on how plants reproduce (sexual & asexual reproduction),
adaptation & classification.
Pond Life
Enter Austerfield's picturesque pond habitat. A perfect
backdrop to investigate our pond life. We will be
collecting, identifying and grouping the bugs that we
find using a variety of scientific equipment. Our sessions
are tailored for each Key Stage in order to cover the
Science National Curriculum.
** Please note this activity can only be offered between
the months of April and September due to seasonal
conditions. **
Story Book Session
Based on popular nature-themed picture story books.
Ignite the children's imagination and
bring literacy to life with our fun-filled activity
sessions. Each session includes both craft
and outdoor activities.
Please speak to us to discuss the theme you would like to choose.
You can also select a second activity to complete your day.
Wild Art
We will provide a range of seasonal activities for the children
to choose from include creating 2D & 3D wild art in the
woods, botanical printing, painting with natural brushes &
paints, jewellery. Depending on the age and size of group there
may also be an opportunity to use some basic tools to whittle
wood. Old clothes would be more appropriate for this session
as it could get messy!
Animal House
An opportunity for your class to get up close to, handle
and learn about Austerfield’s amazing animals. We have
a variety of mini beasts, amphibians, birds & reptiles
from around the world. Our sessions are tailored for
each Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the
Science National Curriculum.
Brilliant Birds
A fabulous session which will enable your class to learn more about our brilliant British birds, including information about their special features, what they need to survive, habitats and diet. There will be time for some bird spotting with binoculars around the reserve, followed by bird themed activities in our evergreen forest.
Enchanted Woodland
A wonderful magical session involving a walk through
the mosaic reserve looking for tree fairies and learning
about the different types of trees (including seasonal
changes). Activities include making peg fairies,
decorating your own fairy door, making fairy houses in our
pine forest then finishing off with a fairy door hunt.
Habitat Hunters
A very interactive session which allows your class to be
hunters looking around different habitats within the
mosaic reserve (sandy heathland as well as both
deciduous and evergreen woodlands). We will look for
signs of animals (tracking footprints, droppings…) and
then the children will enjoy creating their own woodland
animal habitats in our pine forest.
KS2 session also includes food chains.
Marvellous Mini Beasts
Enter Austerfield's wonderful woodland and heathland
habitats. A perfect backdrop to investigate marvellous
Mini beasts. We will be collecting, identifying and
grouping the bugs that we find using a variety of
scientific equipment. Our sessions are tailored for each
Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the Science
National Curriculum.
Mayflower Migration
Commemorate Austerfield's connections to the Mayflower Pilgrims.
Your class will be transported back to the 1600's and experience pilgrim life first hand.
Following in the steps of William Bradford, walk the village trail, ending with a visit to the historical Church of St Helena.
Nature Connection
This session involves a seasonal nature walk around the
reserve to fully engage the senses (sound mapping,
meet a tree, scavenger hunt, wild art, smelly potions…)
These activities will vary depending upon the season and
age range of the children.
Nature Explorers
The children will learn about some famous explorers, and think about what skills and equipment an explorer might need. For an expedition around the Mosaic Reserve they will be equipped with a bag of specialist explorer equipment. They will have the opportunity to create their own journey maps (using map symbols) and decorate a journey stick to show where they’ve been. We will stop in different places along the way to explore the area and add detail to maps and journey sticks.
Plant Power
KS1: The session will include an interactive game about
what plants need to grow, a walk around the reserve to
identify & learn about a range of plants, an activity to
learn about plant structure as well as other activities
related to the current season.
Lower KS2 (Yr 3/4): The session will include a walk around the
reserve to identify & learn about a range of plants
(flowering plants, both deciduous & evergreen trees,
ferns & mosses) as well as information about pollination,
seed formation and seed dispersal. There will also be an
activity to learn about plant structure as well as other
activities related to the current season.
Upper KS2 (Yr 5/6): As for lower KS2, but with more emphasis
on how plants reproduce (sexual & asexual reproduction),
adaptation & classification.
Pond Life
Enter Austerfield's picturesque pond habitat. A perfect
backdrop to investigate our pond life. We will be
collecting, identifying and grouping the bugs that we
find using a variety of scientific equipment. Our sessions
are tailored for each Key Stage in order to cover the
Science National Curriculum.
** Please note this activity can only be offered between
the months of April and September due to seasonal
conditions. **
Shelter Building
An opportunity for your class to work in teams to learn
about & make their very own natural shelter out on the
mosaic reserve. Once they have created their shelter
they will have time to use their imaginations to add
some extra features and have fun in the natural
environment.
Story Book Session
Based on popular nature-themed picture story books.
Ignite the children's imagination and
bring literacy to life with our fun-filled activity
sessions. Each session includes both craft
and outdoor activities.
Please speak to us to discuss the theme you would like to choose.
You can also select a second activity to complete your day.
Team Games
Using negotiation and problem solving skills your class
will collaborate in a range of exciting outdoor team
activities. There will be opportunities for the children to
work in different sized teams to achieve a goal.
Wild Art
We will provide a range of seasonal activities for the children
to choose from include creating 2D & 3D wild art in the
woods, botanical printing, painting with natural brushes &
paints, jewellery. Depending on the age and size of group there
may also be an opportunity to use some basic tools to whittle
wood. Old clothes would be more appropriate for this session
as it could get messy!
Animal House
An opportunity for your class to get up close to, handle
and learn about Austerfield’s amazing animals. We have
a variety of mini beasts, amphibians, birds & reptiles
from around the world. Our sessions are tailored for
each Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the
Science National Curriculum.
Brilliant Birds
A fabulous session which will enable your class to learn more about our brilliant British birds, including information about their special features, what they need to survive, habitats and diet. There will be time for some bird spotting with binoculars around the reserve, followed by bird themed activities in our evergreen forest.
Fire Lighting Skills
A fun, hands on survival skills session which will give the children an opportunity to learn the practical skills and knowledge required to safely light, manage and cook on an open fire.
They will learn about different methods of fire lighting, go foraging for firewood and learn how to use a fire steel to have a go at lighting different natural tinders. The fire pit will be then lit to enable the children to cook some food over the fire. (Muffins & crumpets with various toppings, apples, marshmallows and also nettles when in season).
Flow, Aqueducts & Dams
A fun outdoor activity, performing experiments using
guttering, water & corks to create an understanding of
flow, including creating own aqueducts & a dam using
natural materials.
Habitat Hunters
A very interactive session which allows your class to be
hunters looking around different habitats within the
mosaic reserve (sandy heathland as well as both
deciduous and evergreen woodlands). We will look for
signs of animals (tracking footprints, droppings…) and
then the children will enjoy creating their own woodland
animal habitats in our pine forest.
KS2 session also includes food chains.
Marvellous Mini Beasts
Enter Austerfield's wonderful woodland and heathland
habitats. A perfect backdrop to investigate marvellous
Mini beasts. We will be collecting, identifying and
grouping the bugs that we find using a variety of
scientific equipment. Our sessions are tailored for each
Key Stage to cover the relevant elements of the Science
National Curriculum.
Nature Connection
This session involves a seasonal nature walk around the
reserve to fully engage the senses (sound mapping,
meet a tree, scavenger hunt, wild art, smelly potions…)
These activities will vary depending upon the season and
age range of the children.
Orienteering
Children will be taught how to use a map & compass to
enable them to complete an orienteering course out on
the mosaic reserve. A great activity for building
confidence and team work. Lower KS2 do find this
activity challenging so some additional adult support
would be beneficial.
KS1 Orienteering course now available.
Plant Power
KS1: The session will include an interactive game about
what plants need to grow, a walk around the reserve to
identify & learn about a range of plants, an activity to
learn about plant structure as well as other activities
related to the current season.
Lower KS2 (Yr 3/4): The session will include a walk around the
reserve to identify & learn about a range of plants
(flowering plants, both deciduous & evergreen trees,
ferns & mosses) as well as information about pollination,
seed formation and seed dispersal. There will also be an
activity to learn about plant structure as well as other
activities related to the current season.
Upper KS2 (Yr 5/6): As for lower KS2, but with more emphasis
on how plants reproduce (sexual & asexual reproduction),
adaptation & classification.
Pond Life
Enter Austerfield's picturesque pond habitat. A perfect
backdrop to investigate our pond life. We will be
collecting, identifying and grouping the bugs that we
find using a variety of scientific equipment. Our sessions
are tailored for each Key Stage in order to cover the
Science National Curriculum.
** Please note this activity can only be offered between
the months of April and September due to seasonal
conditions. **
Quarry & Soils
This is a hands-on session that allows children to investigate soils. We will focus on what soil is made of, take soil samples from different locations, and compare them, sieve soil to analyse particle size as well as get our hands dirty classifying soils by type. This session includes a visit to the nearby sand quarry where the children will be able to see the machinery used and find out more about sandstone and clay. There may also be opportunity to talk to a member of staff from the quarry and ask them questions.
Rivers and Water Cycle
Identify, order and learn about the key features of a
river from its source to the sea. Your class will then have
the opportunity to venture out onto the mosaic reserve
and make their own river and use signposts to label its
key features.
Then become part of the water cycle in our fun and
interactive game!
Rocks
This interactive session enables your class to learn about
the three different varieties of rocks (igneous,
sedimentary & metamorphic). Your class will also have
the opportunity to handle the rocks and perform a
variety of different experiments to enable them to learn
more about the properties of different rocks.
You could even make this session into a full day by
including a visit to the nearby working sand quarry and
learning about soils. (See Quarry & soils description)
Shelter Building
An opportunity for your class to work in teams to learn
about & make their very own natural shelter out on the
mosaic reserve. Once they have created their shelter
they will have time to use their imaginations to add
some extra features and have fun in the natural
environment.
Stone Age Day
A full day of hands-on learning about the Stone Age. Children will have a go at making their own natural woodland shelter, learn about prehistoric & modern fire lighting techniques & have a go at using a fire steel, forage (depending on season) and cook some food on the fire. There will also be time for some crafting (cave art using natural paints or clay modelling).
Team Games
Using negotiation and problem solving skills your class
will collaborate in a range of exciting outdoor team
activities. There will be opportunities for the children to
work in different sized teams to achieve a goal.
Wild Art
We will provide a range of seasonal activities for the children
to choose from include creating 2D & 3D wild art in the
woods, botanical printing, painting with natural brushes &
paints, jewellery. Depending on the age and size of group there
may also be an opportunity to use some basic tools to whittle
wood. Old clothes would be more appropriate for this session
as it could get messy!
