Learning in and about woodland and nature can bring an added dimension to learning and leaving lasting memories for the children. To help schools get the most out of this experience we are developing educational resources and projects to engage pupils while meeting teachers' needs.
Schools Planting Programmes
As part of Tree For All we will be delivering schools planting programmes at Northwoods, Livingston and Geordie’s Wood in the Ochils. These programmes, offer thousands of schoolchildren the chance to help create new woodland. As well as being able to plant trees (a first for many) pupils will enjoy a variety of fun outdoor learning activities led by professional leaders.
School grounds in need of TLC can benefit from a free pack of 30 native trees (enough for a small grove or short length of hedge) which come with guidance on planting and maintenance plus curriculum-linked activities.
Autumn 2006 saw an added dimension to the Free Trees for Schools programme. For the first time, staff from the Scotland team visited their local schools and helped the pupils plant their trees.
All of our planting activites are supported by a range of education resources. Further resources are available to teachers via our Wild about Woods website.
In addition to resources to support tree planting, our Nature Detectives programme offers young people opportunities to explore the connections between trees, their wildlife and wider environmental issues such as climate change
If you are unable to plant trees outdoors, try our fun online activities.
