Earth Walk

Earth Walks are an alternative to the "follow me, gather round" approach to outdoor learning, focusing on the magic of discovery, enthusiasm and involvement. They are special adventures with the emphasis on re-awakening individuals senses, sharpening perceptions and feeling at home with the natural world.

An Earth Walk is based on a half day session and is ideally suited for groups of around 17 involving a walk through Hawthorne Wood opposite the Centre, followed by a creative writing session reflecting their experiences. There is scope to cater for larger group sizes by combining various sessions; please call us to discuss your requirements.
Earth Adventure is a one day adventure for a full class of 6-11 year olds using novel and exciting activities to explore the natural world.

The morning session will be spent in a local wood using all
five senses to investigate smells, tastes, touches, sounds and colours.

Sensory Earth Walk
Welcome ..................introduction and safety talk
Colour Palettes ....... collecting colour splashes
Whiffery .................. you are invited to a special cocktail party
Fruits of the Forest ..short break followed by a taste of nature
Feely Boxes .............investigate touch and textures
Nature's Symphony ..find a ticket then off to the concert

Afternoon Session*
Lost Letters ............. an adventure to find 8 lost letters and the hidden word using skills learnt in the morning

 

* other afternoon activities are available

Times & cost

What do we need to bring ?
You will need to bring clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor activities with waterproofs if rain looks likely. We do have a small selection of waterproofs and boots if necessary. A packed lunch will be required. Remember sun cream for those odd sunny days!

Curriculum links
Earth Adventure links in with several aspects of the National Curriculum, at Science Key stages 1 and 2. There are also links to other subjects, primarily Art, which we would be happy to discuss with you.