Gosford Forest Park Education Programme
Our education programme may be extended to facilitate all key stages with prior notice. Any topic within the package can be emphasised or mixed with other packages through consultation between guides and teachers.
Activities/Projects in the Forest:
The Large and Small Creature Trail (Suitability: Reception / KS1)
Walk tailored to meet the needs of the younger people includes a walk to the ponds, feeding the fish, visiting the poultry/rabbits, and viewing the various breeds of sheep, cattle (Longhorn & Dexter) in the paddocks, also looking at the red deer herd.
The Flora and Fauna Trail (Suitability: KS2 & KS3)
Forest walks dealing with the mini-beasts, birds, and animals, including the red and grey squirrels, encountered on the way. In length this walk would be approximately 1½ miles, but can be tailored to meet the needs of the group.
The Mathematical and Botany Trail (Suitability: KS2 & KS3)
Introducing tree measuring, calculating height, width age etc. also discussing the types and differences of the many and varied trees in the arboretum - seasonal changes etc.
Earth Education Trail (Suitability: all KS pupils)
Walk through the forest incorporating different tasks such as Sniff and Scratch, Forest Detectives, etc. These activities are used to enhance an awareness of the environment through taste, touch, and smell. (Making use of our five senses to put us in touch with nature).
Other Activities:
The following activities are available on request and may be carried out in your local forest. All equipment will be available from the forest guides:
(1) Pond dipping (nets, magnifying specimen jars - provided)
(2) Slide show (slides of the forest, birds, animals)
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