Discover the world of wildlife hidden within the landscape; warrens, burrows, nests and hollows all hide signs of the animals that live there. Children will use all their senses to explore the busy world of wildlife that crawls, flies, walks and hops throughout the countryside. There may be opportunities to…
Great environmental artists will be introduced to the children who will then have the opportunity to blend together different artistic materials and media to create 2D and 3D outdoor nature art. Children will use the outdoor environment as inspiration and resource to explore their relationship to the natural world.
This module introduces the award to children and forms a basis on which to progress through the award. Each child should be challenged in their thinking and taking part in the award will develop an understanding of, and responsibility for, a chosen wild place or places. If you would like…
Activities introducing the geometry of the Earth and basic mapping techniques will outline the science of map making. Children will use IT and a range of different maps, to explore spatial dimensions, angles, shapes and distances, while relating these concepts to the landscape surrounding them, for example within relief, contours…
Children will use their senses to explore the inspiring dusk environment, engaging in activities underneath big open skies. Working together, sharing an exploratory journey they will discover the wildlife that inhabits our nocturnal world.
Delve into the unseen watery depths to discover the life teeming beneath the surface. Children will explore pond margins for signs of life and investigate the life support systems behind the abundance of pond invertebrates hidden from everyday view.
Children will discover the cosmic night sky away from the busyness and brightness of normal life. Viewing the night sky without any light pollution, they will find out more about the moon, stars and planets of the solar system. They will use a range of astronomical equipment to explore the…
This module introduces the award to children and forms a basis on which to progress through the award. Each child should be challenged in their thinking and taking part in the award will develop an understanding of, and responsibility for, a chosen wild place or places. If you would…
Rhyd-y-Creuau is a historic Georgian country house built in the early 1800s, set in the beautiful landscape of the Snowdonia National Park.Cascading rivers and wooded hillsides provide a rugged backdrop to the centre, yet it is close to Snowdonia’s glaciated valleys, rocky shores, beaches and traditional seaside resorts. The 2.2…
Laurie Wildwood is a professional Ecological Consultant and botany tutor who, with his refreshing approach, aims to inspire adults and children to explore and appreciate the natural world. His professional background is in ecology, conservation and habitat management.