Connecting schools with food, farming and the natural environment.
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18 Dec 2025
What an incredible 10th anniversary year itβs been for Countryside Classroom - full of growth, partnerships and impact π±
4M impressions
314% increase in teacher accounts
66 new places to visit and so much more.
Thank you to our amazing partners and supporters.
Happy Christmas!
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23 Oct 2025
Itβs 10yrs today since I was made an @The_RHS Ambassador.
Yesterday, they released their State of Gardening report, and Iβm absolutely chuffed to see childrenβs gardening as a top priority alongside wildlife and climate.
You can read the report here π
rhs.org.uk/about-us/what-we-β¦
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23 Oct 2025
π±Transformation is in the air! Today over 150 delegates and our Director for People and Nature are in Manchester for the Creating Nature Neighbourhoods conference, celebrating community-led greening and climate action across the UK.
#NatureTownsAndCities
ALT Time for lunch, mother and young son cook outside. Surrounded by the Nature Towns and Cities graphics.
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CountrysideClassroom retweeted
21 Oct 2025
Farmers! Looking to host school visits with confidence?
Our CEVAS course is designed to give you the confidence to welcome young people onto your farm.
βοΈ Link food & farming to the school curriculum
βοΈ Communicating with young people
visitmyfarm.org/cevas-bookinβ¦
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24 Oct 2025
Thrilled to welcome @Cooking4Champs as our latest #CountrysideClassroom partner!
Co-directed by Zena Weeks & Natalie Fernihough, Cooking 4 Champions blends culinary creativity, elite sports insight & business leadership to inspire children through food ππ₯¦πββοΈπ©βπ³
#STEMthroughFood
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24 Oct 2025
Grab your sketchpads & head outdoors - itβs time for the Wild Wisdom Competition! πππ¦π
Sketch a creature in your garden or school grounds & send to elizabeth@countrysideclassroom.org.uk for a chance to win a set of jumbo magnifiers from
@LearningResourcesUK ππ
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13 Jun 2025
πΎπ‘ Smarter energy use on farms means lower costs, better productivity, & a more sustainable future! From drones & GPS-guided spraying to energy-efficient equipment, tech is transforming how farms manage energy.
Find out more: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦ #FarmingFortnight2025
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12 Jun 2025
Itβs time to tap into sustainable water management! π¦π
Weβve got some great resources for the classroom exploring:
π§Water use on-farm
π§Why itβs so important
π§Water conservation
π§And how to complete a water audit!
countrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦ #FarmingFortnight
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11 Jun 2025
What will farming look like in the future? ππ
Find out how innovation is shaping agriculture in our brand-new #FarmingFortnight resource! We have some great videos to share with you and your class too- featuring @Dyson_Farming countrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦
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10 Jun 2025
Find out more about agroforestry in this brilliant resource π³
From sheep under fruit trees π to wheat between willow rows πΏβit's farming that works with the land, not against it.
Download it here: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦
#FarmingFortnight2025
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9 Jun 2025
ππ± How do livestock farms work towards being sustainable?
By improving animal welfare, managing grasslands, cutting emissions, using resources wisely and more! π
Find out more in our new resource!! countrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦ #FarmingFortnight2025 #SustainableLivestock
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8 Jun 2025
The 8th June = Open Farm Sunday! πππ
We hope you all have a magical day out on-farm and celebrate the best of British farming! π₯³π
Good luck to everyone involved!
farmsunday.org/ #OFS25 #FarmingFortnight25
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7 Jun 2025
π Weβre buzzing for #OFS25 tomorrow! Have you booked your farm visit yet? ππΎ
Donβt miss the chance to experience sustainable farming up close:farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm
#OpenFarmSunday25 #FarmingFortnight2025
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6 Jun 2025
How do pollinators help farmers grow food in a more sustainable way? ππ¦
Weβre shining a spotlight on our vital #pollinators today & what we can do to protect them to ensure the long-term sustainability of our ecosystems!
countrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦
#FarmingFortnight
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5 Jun 2025
This #FarmingFortnight, we're celebrating the incredible work of @Bdowngrowers
βa shining example of innovation & sustainability in UK horticulture π₯
π₯ Take a closer look at their story here: youtube.com/watch?v=uQb0jGlKβ¦
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4 Jun 2025
Letβs dig into the importance of soil this #FarmingFortnight! πͺ±
Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable farming, supporting everything from crop growth to water retention & biodiversity.
Find out more & get involved in practical activities πcountrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦
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3 Jun 2025
How does biodiversity support a sustainable approach to farming?πποΈπΌ
Find out more in our resource below and explore how we can all help protect the plants, animals, and insects that keep our farms thriving! ππcountrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦
#BoostBiodiversity #FarmingFortnight2025
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2 Jun 2025
What is sustainable farming and what does it look like in practice? ππ₯¦πΎ
Discover which fruit and veg are grown sustainably by looking for the LEAF Marque logo! #LinkingEnvironmentAndFarming #FarmingFortnight2025
>>> countrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦
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2 Jun 2025
For schools and children watching our #FarmingFortnight videos, donβt miss the chance to ask your questions directly to the farmers!
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Join us live on 5th June 2025
π 10:00β10:30 AM
A fantastic opportunity to bring farming to life in the classroom! π±π
leaf.eco/farming-fortnight
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2 Jun 2025
π± 2nd June = The start of #FarmingFortnight25!
Get ready for 2 weeks of celebrating & spotlighting sustainable farming ππ§
Dive into topics like soil health, agroforestry, pollinators, water & more!
countrysideclassroom.org.uk/β¦
#SustainableFarming #LEAFEducation #FarmingWithNature
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