Secret Seeds

A full day of activities specially designed to explore the secret life of plants, with a focus on their seeds and how they disperse.  The day starts off in the environment centre with a brief discussion on plants with the group taking on the role of the different parts in order to create a ‘human’ plant. 

The group then go in search of many of the different types of plant found on site.  The group will have the opportunity to try some wild foods that are provided by some of the plants that grow within Avon Tyrrell. 

The group then take part in a role play game in order to discover how plants work, they do this by taking on the role of the roots, sap wood, leaves, etc gradually the group will become a complete tree and experience its internal workings.

Next, we move onto seeds and the different stages of growth and the life cycle of plants, where they will also have the chance to plant their own seeds to take home and hunt for lots of different types of seeds around site and investigating all the different methods of dispersal.  If there is time, the group will also visit our giant leaf and discover the secrets behind photosynthesis.

Finally we end the day with a fun activity that allows the children to connect with nature and brings together what they have learnt during the day.

Session Time – full day

Group Size – Maximum of 35

Our Recommendations

Sensible clothes and shoes should be worn during this activity.

Secret seeds and powerful plants is available all year round, although groups should note that seeds will be scare in the winter and Spring.

This session can be tailored to your needs, year three groups may prefer to spend the morning on growth and exchange the afternoon activities for our soils and vegetation session.

Curriculum Links

QCA subject science 3b, 4b, 5b

Please click here to view our learning objectives matrix outlining the team's, individual's and social learning in this and other activities.  To download our environmental session overview, please click on the link.

Check out our current activity prices and remember residential guests receive a 10% discount on our activity prices.

If you would like more information, to check our availability, or make a booking please contact us.

Contact Us

Email – info@ukyouth.org

Telephone – 01425 672347