September 9 @ 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
These hands-on sessions at our sustainable food education charity in East Malling, Kent, give children the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook seasonal vegetables, support wildlife and care for our planet, with tutors who have achieved Carbon Literacy certification.
This ticket is for a block booking of 6 sessions this term starting on Tuesday 9th September and continuing to 14th October.
Programme of learning:
9/9 Scent-sational Herbs – Discover the different herbs we grow at Communigrow and their uses. Make herbal treats to take home.
16/9 Practical – Help us get the garden and polytunnel ready for autumn and plant some of our winter crops.
23/9 Vegetable Families – Know your onions! Learn about the different vegetables we grow and which families they belong to.
30/9 Practical – As the temperature drops it’s still a busy time in the garden with lots of jobs to help out with.
7/10 Seed Dispersal – Super seeds! Hands on experiments to find out how seeds are dispersed.
14/10 Cook up a Feast! – Harvest and cook our fresh veg to make a tasty dish to share.
Designed to inspire young people to get outside and active with focused activities to engage and inspire them to learn more about the natural world.
The Field School at Communigrow is a relaxed outdoor setting where young people can be themselves.
Experienced tutors and absorbing activities mean that everyone, including those with anxiety or sensory needs, feels comfortable.
Whilst acquiring valuable practical skills, learners grow in confidence and experience the mental health benefits that come with spending time in nature.
Registration at 11.05 am, session runs 11.15am – 12.30pm
Good to know:
- These sessions are for children aged 4-11. Please book a ticket per participant.
- Our 6-11 years session is ideal for older primary children and our 4-11 years session is ideal for families with children of different ages who enjoy learning together.
- Booking is essential.
- Compost toilet and hand washing facilities available on site
- Free parking is available.
If you have any questions please email us:
education@communigrow.org.uk
*Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to Communigrow.
