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| A semi improved field |
The school is located in a beautiful part of the Chew Valley with great wildlife right on their doorstep! So last month we explored the local landscape and walked from the school to Folly Farm.
The journey took us through a range of environments, such as Burledge Hill, a protected Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI), through 'improved' and 'semi improved' grass fields, orchards, ancient walkways, alongside waterways, dried ponds and even a ravine!
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| Pond dipping |
We also explored micro habitats and saw birds eggs in a nest tucked away in a wall and learnt about the importance of layed hedges to wildlife. After a few miles we arrived at our destination: Folly Farm and took a walk, some of us ran, though the fields past the 'owl corridors'. We had time to do some pond dipping too!Our next visit to the school involved a trip to the brilliant Community Farm in Chew Magna.
Head Grower Andy taught us about organic farming and how it compares to conventional farming, the importance of soil and wildlife on the farm. The children also got a chance to put their green fingers to work and planted onions and spinach.
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| Lots to learn from Head grower Andy |
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| Growing onions |
Head Grower Andy taught us about organic farming and how it compares to conventional farming, the importance of soil and wildlife on the farm. The children also got a chance to put their green fingers to work and planted onions and spinach.
Visit the Community Farm website and see some photos of the day click here
Got a taste for growing some veg? Visit our WILD SCHOOLS website for free resources on how to grow and conserve an edible garden click here
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| Growing spinach |
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| Oink |
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