Nature Education
Nature Sessions
As an important part of the Nene Valley Special Protection Area (SPA), a designated Wetland of International Importance, and as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), our sessions offer unique opportunities to learn about the natural world. Led by our highly skilled Rangers, we can support both your national curriculum aims and STEM engagement, so why not start planning your visit with us today? Choose your preferred session or two to make a theme day!
Seasonal Explorers (EYFS-KS1)
Learn about the different seasons and use simple equipment to observe how each season affects the weather and wildlife here at Stanwick Lakes. A perfect introduction to exploring and asking questions about the natural world.
Pond Dipping (KS1-KS2)
Learn to work scientifically, by using simple equipment to explore and answer questions about our pond habitats. Best suited to those who wish to identify, name and classify living things in their habitats, including micro-habitats. This session will also explore seasonal changes and life cycles.
Natural Art (EYFS-KS1)
Learn about natural art and artists, and create your very own natural gallery. Perfect for exploring a range of seasonal materials and developing a wide range of art and design techniques outside of the classroom, in order to design, make and evaluate art.
Minibeasting (KS1-KS2)
Learn the scientific methods for sampling mini-beasts and use simple equipment to explore and answer questions about our woodland and river habitats. Best suited to those who wish to identify, name and classify living things in their habitats, including micro-habitats. Each session will also explore how living things live in habitats to which they are best suited and how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different animals and plants.
Intro to Forest School (EYFS-KS1)
Enjoy play, exploration and risk taking to develop confidence and self-esteem through hands on experiences in our natural woodland.
Wildlife Detectives (KS1-KS2)
Learn to work scientifically by learning about the importance of monitoring wildlife and the methods used to do so. Best suited to those who wish to identify, name and classify a variety of common animals (including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals).
Shelter Building (KS1-KS2)
Learn to design, build and evaluate a waterproof structure. Perfect for teaching the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in the iterative process of designing and making.
Brilliant Birds (KS1-KS2)
Learn about the bird species found here at Stanwick Lakes. Best suited to those who wish to identify, name and classify a variety of birds, as well as those who wish to explore how most living things live in habitats to which they are best suited and how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different animals and plants.
Rivers and the Nene Valley (KS1-KS2)
Discover the physical geography of the Nene Valley, including the features of our river and its connection to the water cycle. Perfect for those who wish to use simple fieldwork and observation skills to study the human and physical geography of a small area in the United Kingdom.
Contact Us
If you would like any advice, or you are ready to book, please contact our education team with your chosen session/s, preferred date/s, and group size. We look forward to welcoming you.