LOWER MOSS WOOD EDUCATIONAL NATURE RESERVE AND WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

What We Offer

             

                                                     

 

National Curriculum Science Key Stages 1 & 2 - Life Processes and Living Things

 A VISIT TO LOWER MOSS WOOD WILL GIVE       YOUR CHILDREN THESE EXPERIENCES:-

 

USE OF THE SENSES

ADAPTATION OF PLANTS & ANIMALS TO THEIR ENVIRONMENT

PLANTS & CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH

PLANT REPRODUCTION

HABITATS

CLASSIFICATIONS

FOOD CHAINS

 

Typical Programme for the day

09.45 - 10.00 - Arrive, followed by a short introduction by the warden.

10.15 - 12.00  - Woodland walk led by the warden.

12.00 - 12.45 - Picnic lunch.

12.45 - 1.15     - Illustrated talk about the wildlife hospital.

 1.15 - 2.15      - Pond dipping (equipment provided).  Warden in attendance throughout.

                NB. The farm trail, giving a historical view of changing agricultural landscapes, or a visit to a nearby dairy farm can be substituted for one of the above sessions, if desired.