Eco Garden
Explore in our Eco Garden
See and identify a variety of plants
We can enhance a child’s knowledge of Science and Geography.
Our Nature guide will introduce children to the following
The Children’s grow project
Groups are given the chance to sow Flower seeds/bulbs on their school Tour
when ready these flowers are given to Pride of Place and Tidy Towns projects
This gives children an understanding and respect for the environment
Incredible Edibles
Groups get a chance to explore the Eco garden and grow tunnel at mellowes
Here they identify freshly grown Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs
Our guide also talks about the food pyramid and how to take good care of yourself
healthy eating is encouraged by letting children harvest and taste ripened crops
By doing this children get a chance to try new things and enjoy five a day fun
The Green Flag
School tours/Groups get a chance to explore ways to care for the environment
We show children ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Compost Making
Children see how we make our own organic compost
this gives an understanding of how we reduce, reuse and recycle
Wormerys
Very popular with children on their school tour or visit
This is a simple way to reuse our food waste
Children are shown how one of these can be set up at home
Reduce Reuse Recycle
Children are shown simple ways to reduce waste at home
They are shown ways of reusing something we are finished with
Simple things we can do to care for the environment are explained