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By investigating the resources used on a daily basis, pupils learn how to reduce their impact on their environment and their ‘footprint’ on the planet. Curriculum links: Science, Geography, Design & Technology Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
Hands-on ecological and magical experiences at Folly Farm which begin a programme that is carried on at school and home. Curriculum links: Science, History, Art & Design Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
Investigating the food chain we will explore Folly Woods looking for minibeasts and then following up the food chain investigate what mammals need to survive. Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
Learn what invertebrates need to survive in our woodland and pond environments and discover how they are adapted for their habitat. Curriculum links: Science: life processes, Geography & Citizenship Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
Examine the resources we use every day and how to reduce our environmental 'footprint'. Recommended for linking to schools environmental programmes. Curriculum links: Science, Geography unit 8, Design & Technology Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
Meet your choice of Celtic, Viking, Saxon, Victorian or Wartime ancestors and take part in food growing, shelter making, spinning, weaving or charcoal making. Curriculum links: History, Citizenship, Geography Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
Using the natural world as inspiration, spend the day being creative at Folly Farm. From painting and sculpting with natural materials to weaving and taking a new look at the colours around us - anything goes. Curriculum links: Art / DT Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
This programme starts with a tutor coming into school and continues with a day at Folly Farm to train as an 'Earth Caretaker'. Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
RESIDENTIAL PACKAGES - Click on the activities below to find out about them
Spend some time at Folly Farm and immerse your pupils in a unique learning experience in a stunning location.
3 days and 2 nights of innovative environmental education using hands-on ecology and workshops to create a magical learning experience. Curriculum links: all areas, especially Science, History, Art and Design Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
You can choose from a selection of the any of the day visit programmes to tailor-make your perfect Folly Farm experience – including visits to other attractions in the area too. Run over 5 days and 4 nights, this pick and mix package can be adapted for all ages. Curriculum links: all areas, especially Science and Design and Technology Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
1 night, 2 days - Discover secret nightlife of Folly Farm including a badger watch, bat spotting and listening for owls. Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
1 night, 2 days - Learn all about owls with local owl expert Ian McGuire. Talk to owls at night and get creative with owl art. Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
Take part in this nationnaly recognised environmental award based on four challenges: discover, explore, conserve and share whilst being outside in wild areas. Venue: Folly Farm Book your trip
