Our STEM and Horticulture workshops teach how science and gardening work together to support a healthier planet. Aimed at both primary and secondary students, these engaging sessions are delivered by our expert staff, who combine their knowledge to explore topics like ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainable growing.
Available to book for Spring/Summer 2027:
Plants Please & BeeoDiversity – Early Primary Workshop – 10am – 2pm
In this split-centre workshop, Early Level pupils will explore the fascinating world of plants and pollinators with our Horticulture and STEM teams. Through hands-on activities in the garden, pupils will investigate the different parts of a plant, discover the stages of plant growth, and sow seeds to continue their learning back in the classroom. They’ll also learn how pollination works and why it’s so important, with interactive demonstrations and a flower hunt to spot some of nature’s busiest workers in action.
Wonder Worms & Seasonal Cycles – Late Primary Workshop – 10am – 2pm
Pupils will explore the fascinating connections between seasonal changes, wildlife and healthy soils across our STEM Centre and Education Garden. Through citizen science, they will learn to identify plants and animals, investigate their seasonal cycles and discover how these natural patterns, known as phenology, are affected by a changing climate. They will also get hands-on in the garden, digging into the wonderful world of worms to discover their diversity, the important jobs they do and how they help recycle nutrients to keep our soils healthy and our plants thriving.
The STEM element of this workshop takes place outdoors and involves walking around the estate. In the event of extreme weather, an alternative may be offered.
Pests? & Estate of Nature – Early Secondary Workshop – 10am – 3pm
Pupils will explore the relationship between food production, wildlife and biodiversity across our Education Garden and the wider estate. They will investigate what makes a species a pest, using observations from the garden and data gathered from the estate’s camera traps to explore the impact of native and non-native species, plant pests and diseases. Through hands-on activities and research, pupils will consider how we can protect food crops, manage invasive species and support healthy ecosystems while balancing the needs of food production and wildlife conservation.
The STEM element of this workshop takes place outdoors and involves walking around the estate. In the event of extreme weather, an alternative may be offered
Inspired by His Majesty The King’s Harmony in Nature philosophy, our workshops highlight the importance of working with natural systems which in turn helps us to protect and nurture the world around us.
Our school education workshops support the delivery of The Curriculum For Excellence, and many of our activities are based outdoors on our 2,000 acre estate, making use of our natural spaces to inspire learning. The King’s Foundation works in harmony with the natural world, and as such our workshops also touch upon the UN Sustainable Development goals and support learning for sustainability.
Timings: Primary 10am until 2pm. Secondary 10am until 3pm.
Numbers: (Min/Max): Primary 15/32. Secondary 12/20
Payment
There is no charge for this workshop at point of booking, however Primary Schools can expect to receive an invoice from our finance team soon after your booking is confirmed. You will be charged £5.50 per head based on numbers provided at the time of booking, and this must be paid prior to the workshop taking place. If you bring additional pupils on the day, you will receive a further invoice to cover any additional material costs. We cannot offer refunds to schools bringing fewer pupils than stated at point of booking. There is no charge for secondary schools.
If you require further information on any of our STEM workshops prior to booking, please contact us at dh.education@kings-foundation.org