Gortin Glen Forest Park Education Programme
Due to temporary staff shortages any school parties attending Gortin must be limited to 20, unless staff with a particular interest are willing to lead groups. Thank you for your consideration.
Key Stage 1
- Woodland Wanders - learn about the forest using stories and games
- Teddy bear picnic
- Christmas Capers - help Santa feed his reindeer at Christmas time.
Key Stage 2
- Flora and Fauna Trail - this trail explores the forest using the five senses. The deer, red squirrels and birds of the forest are also introduced.
- Red Squirrels - learn about this endangered species through games and activities throughout the forest.
- Mini beast Safari - discover and learn about invertebrates in the forest ecosystem.
- Mathematics Trail - aimed at both Key Stage 2/3 this trail encourages practical application of mathematical principals in the forest e.g. measuring tree height or calculating car park area.
- Orienteering - aimed at Key Stage 2/3 there are three courses of varying ability set within the forest. This activity can be led and introduced by a Forest Guide.
Key Stage 3/4
- Sustainable Forestry Programme - explore the environmental, economic and social aspects of the forest industry in a unique forest programme which also develops teamwork and inter-personnel skills.
- Guided Forest walks
- Assistance with river and soil studies
- Mathematics trail
- Orienteering
Youth Groups
- Gortin Team Challenge - a team competitive test of orienteering, forest games and mental challenges with a certificate for the winners.
- Orienteering
- Guided woodland walks
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