Jan 18, 2015 | Early Years Outdoors, Literacy Outdoors, Science Outdoors
Today I was walking in a local woodland when I came across a magnificent Douglas Fir tree. These trees are not native to the UK but the West Coast of North America, where they have been known to grow to over 85 metres high. The Douglas Fir, as it is commonly...
Jan 1, 2015 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors
One commonly expressed concern about outdoor nurseries lies around the need for shelter and protection from the elements. Highway Farm is on a windy hill and this concern has been mitigated in several ways. First, the children are dressed for being outside. Second,...
