In these workshops your time will be split between Valentin’s Education Farm and in the Pierburg Kauffman Education Garden. Here we teach how growing plants and caring for animals are closely linked — and how both play a vital role in supporting our planet. These engaging sessions explore everything from growing fruit and vegetables in the garden to looking after farm animals, helping students understand where their food comes from and how farmers and gardeners alike, work with nature.
Spring to Life Workshop: Suitable for all primary stages. Please state stage at time of booking. In ‘Spring to Life’, learners will embark on a farm tour to meet all of our animals, with particular focus on Spring and New Life. Pupils will learn excellent facts about our native and rare-breed animals, and will have the opportunity to get up close with and learn how to hold some baby animals, (subject to time of year and availability). In the garden, pupils will look at the importance of the seasons and their impact on how we grow and eat our food. Rooted in His Majesty The King’s Harmony in Nature philosophy, our workshops highlight regenerative and sustainable practices, encouraging children to develop good habits they can carry forward and share with others.
Our school education workshops support the delivery of The Curriculum for Excellence, and many of our activities are based outdoors on our 2000 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.
