countryside learning
The mission of the Countryside Learning is a simple one. It is to educate,
inform and inspire children, parents and teachers, so that they can enjoy and
appreciate the countryside while having a greater understanding of the wide
range of issues surrounding it. We are a national registered charity (327091)
formed in 1986. Countryside Learning is focused on providing a variety of
educational opportunities designed to connect children with the countryside in a
fun and practical way. We hope to nuture a lifelong interest in loving,
respecting and learning about the environment. Research shows that learning in
the outdoors can bring massive benefits to a child’s confidence, understanding
and engagement, together with benefits to their mental and physical wellbeing.
We collaborate with several organisations, that seek to promote outdoor
learning. Our Countryside Live events provide an opportunity for organisations
to come together to engage children with food, farming and natural environment
activities. We are member of the Countryside Classroom consortium and are able
to exchange knowledge and expertise with other members. The CC website is a
great source for resources for our teachers to use back at school. We reach up
to 20,000 children per year with our programme of events and the members of our
Farms for Schools programme reach a further 300,000 children. . Our events range
from visits for a single class right up to an event that caters for up to 4,000
inner city children, when we bring the countryside to them.
