Environmental Science

A broad choice of activities is available. Using our resources, which are linked to the National Curriculum, enthusiastic and experienced staff will help you to design a programme that will meet your needs.

Environmental Studies

• John Muir Discovery Award www.jmt.org/john-muir-award.asp
• Skywalking
• Colour dabs
• Stream and pond dipping
• Prickly / tickly tests
• Silent spot
• Scavenger Hunt
• Meet a Tree

Science

The Secret Garden of Ufton

Investigate the variety of animals and plants at Ufton Court
Activities you could choose from:

• Explore and compare different areas identifying animals and plants
• Take a tree trail
• Go on a minibeast hunt
• How are plants and animals adapted to their surroundings?

Ufton Safari

Spend a day in the woods to find out exactly what goes on there!
Activities you could choose from:

• Take a woodland walk
• Walk on the wild side to get closer to the natural world
• Discover and explore animal life in the stream
• Tour the minibeast safari
• Make a journey stick of items along a trail

Everybody Needs A Home

Location, location, location!  The creatures of Ufton need a home.  Become an estate agent for the day and help the animals find a home.
Activities you could choose from:

• Meet the animals and look at how they have adapted to their environment
• Tour the neighbourhood looking at suggested habitats
• Report on the best location
• Find a suitable alternative in case the housing market crashes!

Teddy Bears Picnic

Enjoy a magical adventure for you and your teddy under the direction of Ufton Court’s Chief Teddy Bear.  Take part in hands-on imaginative activities and games designed to:

• encourage an understanding of living things’ requirements for survival
• care for the environment and the living things in it and
• explore the environment using the senses.

These provide the knowledge, skills and understanding for the children to be able to create a home for their teddies in the wild and become fully trained TBGs (Teddy Bear Guardians).