Countryside Learning

We have had 2 days learning and eating outside this week at Ledston. The pups are gathering fans. #outdoorlearning

Beautiful day at Ledston. Just might be first picnic of the year for the children at lunchtime. #outdoorlearning

March 4th was Grammer Day #grammar #owls (not sure when spelling day is)

Don't be tempted to clean up the garden just yet! #invertebrates #foodchain

Nature is telling us that spring is on the way, the never disappointing circle of life rolls on. I live near the moors where the wading Curlews come to breed. Have heard the first eerie call, a sound that always always lifts my spirits. #outdoorlearning #nature #natureisamazing

The Tree Council are bringing art..... Nature covers so many curriculum subjects, making learning fun and educational and hopefully encouraging the children to love and care for our beautiful environment. It will be in their hands and under their stewardship. #outdoorlearning

We are still beavering away behind the scenes, booking schools; looking at new venues; organising exhibitors for what is going to be another busy year. Neeps and Tattie are attending puppy training and are looking forward to meeting lots of children this year. #outdoorlearning

We are thrilled to have been awarded a grant by the Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust This will enable us, in 2026, to educate around 700 children about the unique landscape and heritage of the Wolds. #outdoorlearning #yorkshirewolds

Today would have been the poet Lord Byron’s birthday: “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, there is a rapture on the lonely shore…I love not man the less but nature more!” Everyone needs nature, whatever age, gender or creed. #outdoorlearning #nature

The Countryside Learning team are busy behind the scenes organising bookings for our many events this year. Unfortunately, one of our key team members won't be with us this year. Dill the dog is no longer with us. He made a big difference to lots of children. #MentalWellbeing

Nominations for The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026 are open. Even if you aren't a woman, you could nominate a woman that you know. #nationalwomeninagriculture #agriculture #farming #AwardsSeason nationalwomeninagriculture.co.uk/LIVE/en/page/h…

Farms for Schools members @westlodgefarm have a new staff member who will be excited to meet all visitors soon. Like the latest dog additions to Countryside Learning, he is a Scot. #outdoorlearning #farmvisit #mentalhealth

Happy Solstice (the first day of Yule) The 12 days of Yule start today and end on New Year's Eve. #Yule #Yule25

The CL team, would like to wish all our friends; supporters; Farms for Schools members and of course schools A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. See you all in 2026.

Yesterday we ran our last event for primary school children for 2025. Barney met Neeps and Tattie for the first time and the team said goodbye to each other for 2025. We will still be working like Santa's little helpers at home preparing for 2026. #OutdoorLearning #teamwork

BE QUICK to secure Farms for Schools members Adventure Valley, Durham's extra Winter Wonderland tickets #farmvisit

We have had a wonderful 3 days at Ledston this week. With the help of @BritishDeerSoc; BASC and Discover Moor & More we have educated 500 primary school children with a Christmas Theme. #outdoorlearning #Collaboration

#NationalTreeWeek We have our 3 day Ledston Countryside Classroom event this week. One of the activities is to plant a Christmas Tree seed. #outdoorlearning

Dawn at Ledston this morning. #outdoorlearning

We had our first Countryside Classroom Day @methleyEstate Christmas Tree Farm yesterday . 160 children had fun learning outside despite the rain. Thanks to all volunteers and staff from the estate.#outdoorlearning #collaboration