Nature Activities for youth organizations
We welcome Brownies, Rainbows, Beavers, Cubs, Boys’ Brigade & Girls’ Association and WoodCraft Folk.
Come and visit your local nature reserve, the perfect place to explore the natural world.
The nature reserve is set in 7.5 acres of woodland with a meadow, ponds and a woodland classroom.
All our activities are supervised by experienced staff and are designed to be fun and inspiring.
Whichever youth group you are from, we can meet the criteria of your badge work, please contact our education manager on education@fobec.org.uk
Our youth sessions are for 90 minutes and cost £70 and are held in the evenings during the week.
Important Notes
You can download our Risk Assessment and Guidance from our Downloads page.
You are responsible for the children in your care.
For your visit, you will need to supply your own First Aid and also to bring a mobile phone as there is currently no phone connection at the Centre.
Adult:Children expected ratios are as follows:
Ages 4-7 1:4/5
Ages 7-10 1:6
Ages 10-18 1:10
Failure to abide by ratios can result in children not being able to do some of the activities.
Activities
Spring and summer
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Pond dipping
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Plants and pollination
Autumn
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Leaf sculptures
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insect collage
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bark rubbing
Winter
All year
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Minibeasting
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Animal adaptation
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Natural sounds and wind chimes
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Our nature reserve
Volunteering for youth organizations
We work with other charities and organisations on specific projects on the nature reserve in which young people can learn basic skills in nature conservation, work collaboratively, enjoy working outdoors and know that their efforts will be appreciated by all visitors including the families supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.
To enquire about youth volunteering please contact the Environmental Education Manager on teaching@fobec.org.uk.
