Survey two fields at the farm using quadrats e.g. inside and outside of the SSSI.
Identify some of the key species using spotter sheets and ID guides.
Wildflower Trail
Timing: 1-2 hours Age Range: KS3, KS4, A Level Relevant Subjects: Science, Geography
Hedgerows
Learn how to age a hedgerow by surveying the number of species present. Identify hedgerow species using ID sheets. Involves measuring and counting the occurance of species. Also learning about the craft of hedge-laying.
Invertebrate survey of hedgerow and oak tree.
Timing: 1-2 hours Age Range: KS3, KS4, A Level Relevant Subjects: Science, Geography
Woodland
Tree Trail
Calculating the age of an oak tree
Visit Occombe Woods which is adjacent to the farm for a longer walk with a group.
Primary Science:
Unit 2B: Plants and animals in the local environment
Unit 2C: Variation
Unit 4B: Habitats
Unit 5B: Life cycles
Unit 6A: Interdependence and adaptation
Secondary Science:
Unit 7C: Environment and feeding relationships
Unit 7D: Variation and classification
Unit 8D: Ecological relationships
Unit 9D: Plants for food
