CountrysideClassroom

What an incredible 10th anniversary year it’s been for Countryside Classroom - full of growth, partnerships and impact 🌱 4M impressions 314% increase in teacher accounts 66 new places to visit and so much more. Thank you to our amazing partners and supporters. Happy Christmas!

It’s 10yrs today since I was made an @The_RHS Ambassador. Yesterday, they released their State of Gardening report, and I’m absolutely chuffed to see children’s gardening as a top priority alongside wildlife and climate. You can read the report here 👇 rhs.org.uk/about-us/what-…

🌱Transformation is in the air! Today over 150 delegates and our Director for People and Nature are in Manchester for the Creating Nature Neighbourhoods conference, celebrating community-led greening and climate action across the UK. #NatureTownsAndCities

Farmers! Looking to host school visits with confidence? Our CEVAS course is designed to give you the confidence to welcome young people onto your farm. ✔️ Link food & farming to the school curriculum ✔️ Communicating with young people visitmyfarm.org/cevas-booking/…

Thrilled to welcome @Cooking4Champs as our latest #CountrysideClassroom partner! Co-directed by Zena Weeks & Natalie Fernihough, Cooking 4 Champions blends culinary creativity, elite sports insight & business leadership to inspire children through food 🍎🥦🏃‍♀️👩‍🍳 #STEMthroughFood

Grab your sketchpads & head outdoors - it’s time for the Wild Wisdom Competition! 🐌🐝🦉🐞 Sketch a creature in your garden or school grounds & send to elizabeth@countrysideclassroom.org.uk for a chance to win a set of jumbo magnifiers from @LearningResourcesUK 🔍🔍

🌾💡 Smarter energy use on farms means lower costs, better productivity, & a more sustainable future! From drones & GPS-guided spraying to energy-efficient equipment, tech is transforming how farms manage energy. Find out more: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1858 #FarmingFortnight2025

It’s time to tap into sustainable water management! 💦🌊 We’ve got some great resources for the classroom exploring: 💧Water use on-farm 💧Why it’s so important 💧Water conservation 💧And how to complete a water audit! countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1857 #FarmingFortnight

What will farming look like in the future? 🚜🚜 Find out how innovation is shaping agriculture in our brand-new #FarmingFortnight resource! We have some great videos to share with you and your class too- featuring @Dyson_Farming countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1856

Find out more about agroforestry in this brilliant resource 🌳 From sheep under fruit trees 🍏 to wheat between willow rows 🌿—it's farming that works with the land, not against it. Download it here: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1855 #FarmingFortnight2025

🐄🌱 How do livestock farms work towards being sustainable? By improving animal welfare, managing grasslands, cutting emissions, using resources wisely and more! 🐖 Find out more in our new resource!! countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1854 #FarmingFortnight2025 #SustainableLivestock

The 8th June = Open Farm Sunday! 🎉🎉🎉 We hope you all have a magical day out on-farm and celebrate the best of British farming! 🥳🙌 Good luck to everyone involved! farmsunday.org #OFS25 #FarmingFortnight25

🐝 We’re buzzing for #OFS25 tomorrow! Have you booked your farm visit yet? 🚜🌾 Don’t miss the chance to experience sustainable farming up close:farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm #OpenFarmSunday25 #FarmingFortnight2025

How do pollinators help farmers grow food in a more sustainable way? 🐝🦋 We’re shining a spotlight on our vital #pollinators today & what we can do to protect them to ensure the long-term sustainability of our ecosystems! countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1853 #FarmingFortnight

This #FarmingFortnight, we're celebrating the incredible work of @Bdowngrowers —a shining example of innovation & sustainability in UK horticulture 🥗 🎥 Take a closer look at their story here: youtube.com/watch?v=uQb0jG…

Let’s dig into the importance of soil this #FarmingFortnight! 🪱 Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable farming, supporting everything from crop growth to water retention & biodiversity. Find out more & get involved in practical activities 👇countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1851

How does biodiversity support a sustainable approach to farming?🐞🕊️🌼 Find out more in our resource below and explore how we can all help protect the plants, animals, and insects that keep our farms thriving! 🚜👇countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1850 #BoostBiodiversity #FarmingFortnight2025

What is sustainable farming and what does it look like in practice? 🍎🥦🌾 Discover which fruit and veg are grown sustainably by looking for the LEAF Marque logo! #LinkingEnvironmentAndFarming #FarmingFortnight2025 >>> countrysideclassroom.org.uk/blog/440

For schools and children watching our #FarmingFortnight videos, don’t miss the chance to ask your questions directly to the farmers! 📅 Join us live on 5th June 2025 🕙 10:00–10:30 AM A fantastic opportunity to bring farming to life in the classroom! 🌱👇 leaf.eco/farming-fortni…

🌱 2nd June = The start of #FarmingFortnight25! Get ready for 2 weeks of celebrating & spotlighting sustainable farming 🐝💧 Dive into topics like soil health, agroforestry, pollinators, water & more! countrysideclassroom.org.uk/blog/440 #SustainableFarming #LEAFEducation #FarmingWithNature