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Farming, wildlife and your school grounds

Discover the amazing ways farmers produce our food while looking after the countryside—and then use their ideas to transform your own school grounds into a wildlife haven!

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This resource is produced by

Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF)

Green Tree Schools Award

This is a free Award, aimed at engaging schools with woods and trees. The Award has links to the curriculum and activities and challenges aimed at helping children to understand the importance of trees and nature.

Transforming Outdoor Learning in Schools - Lessons from the Natural Connections Project

This booklet provides school staff with an introduction to the value and impact of well-planned regular outdoor learning.

Discover organic farming and wildlife

Learning about the wild species that can be found on organic farms adds another dimension to children’s understanding of farming and how farmers manage land for wildlife. It can tie in easily with geography, science and food technology, as well as literacy and numeracy