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Farm Tour |
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School
visits are tailored to support the National Curriculum and
specific teacher requirements, centred on farm-based
activities. The Farm provides not only a chance for an
outdoor environmental experience but a stimulating
alternative to the classroom.
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| Orienteering |
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While
orienteering is essential to the armed forces and rescue
services, courses at Woodlands Farm can simply enhance a
stroll through the countryside or offer the challenge of a
map and
compass course against the clock. |
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Courses
The
trails are from 1.7km to 7km, depending on the fitness level
of group members and go through a wood, over streams and
across fields.
The
course questionnaires are adjusted to the age and level of
experience of the group. There are six levels, from picture
trails for younger people to advanced courses for those
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Pond Dipping
The new
environmental studies area, featuring a purpose-built dipping pond,
mini‑beast area, butterfly bank and green energy system (to
demonstrate the use of wind and solar energy) will provide
hands‑on activities for schools and community groups. The
Farm’s Education Centre is fully equipped with nets,
microscopes and identification charts to study wildlife.
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Available
May - September |
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Astronomy |
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The Education
Team holds Star party events at the Farm, usually between
late Autumn to early Spring when the skies are darker in the
early evening.
Previously, we
have set-up the telescope to witness the live movements of
Venus passing across the sun. It was clearly visible and
proved a big hit with visitors and volunteers.
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The
telescope tracking an eclipse |
Solar Eclipse |
The
transit of Venus |
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Willow Weaving
As
part of your organised visit you may wish to try out
some basic willow weaving.
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Students
will have the opportunity to harvest their own willow from
trees growing on the Farm. |
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They will
then learn how to construct a small version of the types of
fences used many years ago. |
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