woodland learning

Woodland Learning

Rock and River's Woodland Learning sessions take place on our site at Cliff's Farm. There are numerous activities for your group to experience and they are ideally suited to children aged 5-11 years. Each session is specifically designed to stimulate the imagination and increase awareness of the natural environment, whilst maintaining an element of fun. We work closely with you to ensure your Woodland Learning session meets all your requirements. The activities are run in a safe, secure woodland area and enable the children to have a direct outdoor learning experience. A Woodland Learning session at Rock and River will inspire creativity and deepen and enrich learning. They are a great way to encourage resourcefulness, promote self confidence and improve teamwork and communication.

There are numerous options available to you. Choose from either a Full or Half Woodland Learning Day or alternatively include a Woodland Learning session as part of an Outdoor Activity Day.

Full Day Courses run from 10:00am til 3:00pm with a one hour lunch break.

Half Day Courses run from either 10:00am til 12:00pm or 1:00pm til 3:00pm.

"My pupils quickly became engrossed in self motivated activities, working together and sharing new ideas"
Janet Lomax-Baker (Teacher - Croft House School)

Encourages resourcefulness, confidence and team work
Inspiring ideas to take back to school
A safe, secure woodland area for the children to use
Courses individually planned to support the school curriculum
Active outdoor learning for pupils aged 5-11 years
Encourages creativity and imaginative use of natural resources
Increases awareness of the natural environment
Fun!!!
Stimulates curiosity and imagination
Deepens and enriches learning

Available Courses

Willow Weaving

The woodland at Cliffs Farm is a coppiced willow plantation. The willow can be used by schools for crafting or for growing. Willow is flexible so it can be used for weaving into different shapes and for creating 3D models. It is also a fast growing plant that can easily be grown in any open space. Willow can be used to make living sculptures, fences, outdoor seating spaces and play areas.
Woodland Tales

There is a wealth of literature for young children that is based in the woodland. The ‘wild woods’ conjure up images of mystery and magic that has been used by storytellers throughout history. From the favourite traditional stories such as Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White to more modern tales such as The Bear Hunt and The Hobbit, the woods provide inspiration and food for the imagination. The woodland setting at Cliffs Farm can make these tales come to life.