Wildlife spotting
Taking the time to look into the meadow can reveal many exciting things. By taking some sweep nets into Maypole, our visiting group were able to find lots of butterflies, moths, grasshoppers and crickets!
Our wildflowers
We are so lucky to have such a variety of wildflowers here at the farm. A highlight during the summer are the species of Marsh Orchid that appear in our meadows. A beautiful flash of purple against the green grass and blue skies!
Making mementos
Creating unique mementos from a trip at Magdalen. The creativity of our visitors continues to surprise us during our arts and crafts sessions.
Produce from our gardens
Harvesting produce from our gardens is one of the highlights for many groups who visit us. Getting hands on with freshly grown vegetables has encouraged many visitors to try new foods whilst here with us!
Mint moth
Small but perfectly formed, the mint moth is a regular visitor to our polytunnels. The larvae feed on a variety of mint plants, which we have plenty of at the farm.
River fun in the sun
The May Half Term heatwave provided us with lots of opportunities to visit the river, both to explore the wildlife and cool off!
Orange tip butterfly eggs spotted
Back in April our education ranger Izzie found some Orange Tip Butterfly eggs laid upon a cuckoo flower. Fast forward a few months and the eggs have hatched! Using a hand lens Izzie managed to capture some up close images of caterpillars at different stages of their life. Each time a caterpillar sheds it’s skin, […]
Harvesting Mangetout
Harvesting mangetout straight from the plant is a highlight for many of our visiting groups! We often talk about a ‘pay it forward’ scheme here at the farm, where the groups that visit us at the beginning of Spring plant the mangetout seeds, with others planting them into the beds, and other groups later on […]
Connecting with nature poetry
Being a part of the The Ernest Cook Trust Outdoor Week of Learning (OWLs) programme, is a highlight for us here at the farm. During the week schools take part in a variety of activities encompassing teamwork, orienteering, farming, and engaging with nature. One of our activities involves ‘Nature Connection Stops’. Whilst out and about […]
Pond dippping
Pond dipping gives a chance for our visitors to develop their curiosity. We love seeing the excitement when different creatures are caught and observed. One of our favourite is a dragonfly nymph, the top predator and largest creature in our pond!