Evergreen & Woodloes Primary
The two schools had worked together to develop an outdoor learning experience by creating a community eco learning area that will include a range of eco-friendly learning spaces and activities that pupils from both schools can access. The project includes:-
- A bio diverse pond for pond dipping
- Bee hives to teach about the importance of bees (in collaboration with The Bee Keeping Society)
- Horticultural areas including raised beds and a poly tunnel
- Bug hotels to teach about the importance of habitats for mini beast
- Chicken coup to teach about animal care and the food chain
- Herb garden to engage multi-sensory leaning and food tasting
- Composting & wormery area to teach about the importance of recycling
- Outdoor classroom to create an all year round facility for collaborative work from both schools and to create opportunity for Eco after school clubs
- Tree planting and willow hedging – Forest School extension
- Wild flower meadow to support eco philosophy
A grant of £10,000 was awarded in support of this project.