Wildlife Quiz

Educational Visits to Broxfield Farm.

Schools and other groups are welcome to visit Broxfield Farm, where children and adults can experience a natural countryside environment with a wide range of activities and the opportunity to see a diverse selection of farm animals.

Woodland

There are three areas of mature woodland at Broxfield that are ideal for studying many areas of the national curriculum. There is a wide selection of tree species, both hardwood and softwood. There is an abundance of wild mammals (Red Squirrels, Foxes, Badgers, Deer, Rabbits and Hares), and bird life (Woodpecker, Hawks, Buzzards, Song birds etc)

This environment is ideal for studying food chains, life cycles, food webs, habitats and other subjects on the national curriculum.

There are a wide range of woodland activities that are available to cater for classes from reception to year 6 age groups. Older children can try basic orienteering, where groups follow a map and find control points (which are pictures of animals), in the woodland. The children then answer questions about these animals and the various species of tree, types of plant life and wild flowers found as they progress around the course. Younger children do various activities according to their age, including orienteering over a shorter course if required.

Farm

The crops grown and the animals reared can be studied and linked to the food products that we buy in everyday life. This is relevant to various subjects in the national curriculum. Animals, which include calves, lambs and ponies can be seen at close quarters and sometimes there is the opportunity to see them being fed. The crops grown include wheat, barley and oats, which can be seen and studied in relation to their crop husbandry and how these crops are utilised in the market place. There is a full range of farm machinery including tractors, combines and farm implements, which can sometimes be seen in working action.