Connecting schools with food, farming and the natural environment.

Joined June 2015
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What an incredible 10th anniversary year it’s been for Countryside Classroom - full of growth, partnerships and impact 🌱 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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It’s 10yrs today since I was made an @The_RHS Ambassador. Yesterday, they released their State of Gardening report, and I’m absolutely chuffed to see children’s gardening as a top priority alongside wildlife and climate. You can read the report here πŸ‘‡ rhs.org.uk/about-us/what-we-…
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🌱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
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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. βœ”οΈ Link food & farming to the school curriculum βœ”οΈ Communicating with young people visitmyfarm.org/cevas-bookin…
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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 🍎πŸ₯¦πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘©β€πŸ³ #STEMthroughFood
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Grab your sketchpads & head outdoors - it’s time for the Wild Wisdom Competition! πŸŒπŸπŸ¦‰πŸž 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 πŸ”πŸ”
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πŸŒΎπŸ’‘ 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/… #FarmingFortnight2025
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It’s time to tap into sustainable water management! πŸ’¦πŸŒŠ We’ve got some great resources for the classroom exploring: πŸ’§Water use on-farm πŸ’§Why it’s so important πŸ’§Water conservation πŸ’§And how to complete a water audit! countrysideclassroom.org.uk/… #FarmingFortnight
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What will farming look like in the future? 🚜🚜 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/…
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Find out more about agroforestry in this brilliant resource 🌳 From sheep under fruit trees 🍏 to wheat between willow rows πŸŒΏβ€”it's farming that works with the land, not against it. Download it here: countrysideclassroom.org.uk/… #FarmingFortnight2025
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πŸ„πŸŒ± How do livestock farms work towards being sustainable? By improving animal welfare, managing grasslands, cutting emissions, using resources wisely and more! πŸ– Find out more in our new resource!! countrysideclassroom.org.uk/… #FarmingFortnight2025 #SustainableLivestock
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The 8th June = Open Farm Sunday! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ We hope you all have a magical day out on-farm and celebrate the best of British farming! πŸ₯³πŸ™Œ Good luck to everyone involved! farmsunday.org/ #OFS25 #FarmingFortnight25
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🐝 We’re buzzing for #OFS25 tomorrow! Have you booked your farm visit yet? 🚜🌾 Don’t miss the chance to experience sustainable farming up close:farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm #OpenFarmSunday25 #FarmingFortnight2025
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How do pollinators help farmers grow food in a more sustainable way? πŸπŸ¦‹ We’re 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/… #FarmingFortnight
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This #FarmingFortnight, we're celebrating the incredible work of @Bdowngrowers β€”a shining example of innovation & sustainability in UK horticulture πŸ₯— πŸŽ₯ Take a closer look at their story here: youtube.com/watch?v=uQb0jGlK…
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Let’s dig into the importance of soil this #FarmingFortnight! πŸͺ± 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 πŸ‘‡countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
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How does biodiversity support a sustainable approach to farming?πŸžπŸ•ŠοΈπŸŒΌ 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! πŸšœπŸ‘‡countrysideclassroom.org.uk/… #BoostBiodiversity #FarmingFortnight2025
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What is sustainable farming and what does it look like in practice? 🍎πŸ₯¦πŸŒΎ Discover which fruit and veg are grown sustainably by looking for the LEAF Marque logo! #LinkingEnvironmentAndFarming #FarmingFortnight2025 >>> countrysideclassroom.org.uk/…
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For schools and children watching our #FarmingFortnight videos, don’t miss the chance to ask your questions directly to the farmers! πŸ“… Join us live on 5th June 2025 πŸ•™ 10:00–10:30 AM A fantastic opportunity to bring farming to life in the classroom! πŸŒ±πŸ‘‡ leaf.eco/farming-fortnight
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