The trees at field barn many different types

The trees at field barn, many different types you will see, With history and tales, I wonder what they could be? Of times gone by, there unique strength and their uses, We’ll measure their height and their age. You can do it! No excuses! Do they all stand up tall? Which are bendy? which are small? We’ll feel their bark, touch their leaves and find their unique seeds, See their fruit, and their predators and discover their needs. Your time at field barn will be physical and fun, ‘Tales of the Trees’ at Field Barn Action Plan We will explore the Field barn site and woodland its wide variety of plants and trees. The group will be split up into 4 or 5 teams looking at specific trees and their qualities. Teams will be given a resource bag and challenges to help them identify their chosen trees. Activity missions will be set for the teams to measure and record their findings. Fun games and songs will help them remember what they have learnt. What will you learn? To engage with nature and interact with the outdoor environment To gain an understanding of plants and trees and the importance of them To identify different types of trees, their qualities and uses past and present How to measure and record findings. To be able to access risk and take precautions To work as a team and gain new knowledge and understanding. Field Barn is managed by the Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust www. cleevepriorheritagetrust. co. uk ‘Tales of the Trees’ is run in association with LEAF outdoors www. leaf-outdoors. co. uk

‘Tales of the Trees’ Into the Woods… Arriving at Field Barn Our Forest school leader will meet you at the carpark and take you to the Barn area to drop off lunch boxes and use the toilet facilities. Time to go! The group will return to the main barn to use the toilet facilities and collect any lunch bags and possessions before they leave. at Field Barn - Details Woodland Site The woodland site is a beautiful 10 -15 minute walk through part of the Field Barn orchard. There are wonderful seasonal changes going on throughout the year that will be discovered along the way. Lunch/ Refreshments Timings to be agreed with group during the booking process. Activities continue after lunch on full day sessions. Session Timings The group will be given an opportunity to explore the woodland before the activity begins. Base Camp The group will gather around the base camp and be split up into their teams (this can be done before they arrive if preferred). The teams will use the designated areas of the woodland site to complete the activities and missions. A full day experience is recommended to get the most out of your visit to Field Barn. However half day activity sessions can be arranged to suit your needs. Our sessions can run from 9 am and 3 pm and anything in between! Please contact us for more details on how we can plan your visit to Field Barn! Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust Field Barn Evesham Road Cleeve Prior Evesham WR 11 8 JX www. cleevepriorheritagetrust. co. uk ‘Tales of the Trees’ is run in association with LEAF outdoors www. leaf-outdoors. co. uk

Important Information All woodland activities will be led by our qualified Forest School leader Free parking is available and suitable for mini buses. Coaches will need to drop off and return at the end of the session. Our Forest School Leader will meet and greet you in the car park. We can only accept a maximum of 40 pupils onto our forest school activity sessions. Students will need to be supervised at all times. We require adult to child ratios of 1: 6 for primary and 1: 10 for secondary. Each student and adult will need appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear for the weather and time of year. We require all students and adults to wear long sleeves and long trousers to protect them from scratches, bites and sunburn. The Forest School activity sessions will take place outside in our woodland site all year round. Extreme weather changes may occur during the activity session which may prevent the activities from continuing. There are indoor areas on site where alternative activities can be provided. In the event of an extreme weather forecast, the Forest School activities will be cancelled and rescheduled where possible or a full refund will be given. We recommend staff bring a camera to record their visit. Photography is permitted in all onsite areas. Lunch or a refreshment break can be taken within the Field Barn courtyard or inside the barn depending on the weather. Adults will have use of the kitchen for complimentary tea and coffee. Use of the main toilets will be encouraged on arrival to Field barn. An emergency porta loo will be in place at the woodland site. Please inform us of any students with special educational needs, disabilities and additional requirements when making your booking so we can make any necessary arrangements and adjustments. Contact Details For more information or to book a session, please contact: Gina Carr at athertoncarr@aol. com