Fourteen primary schools from across Three Rivers came together at Woodoaks Farm in Maple Cross for the launch of Eco Explorers.
Held on Wednesday, October 1, and delivered in partnership with Sustainable Three Rivers and Three Rivers District Council, the event invited pupils to tackle the question: How can we make our school more nature-friendly?
The day began with a movement session led by occupational therapist Geri, helping the young explorers feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. Guided by Woodoaks volunteers, the children then set off around the farm to see how wildlife is being restored, waste reduced, and the land cared for in a nature-led way.
After lunch, the teams rolled up their sleeves for the Eco Plan Workshop, mapping out how they could make real change back at school.
Claire Newell, lead education volunteer at Woodoaks Farm, said: “We were really impressed by the children’s enthusiasm and ideas. The room was buzzing with positive energy. It gave us real hope that the next generation will be strong champions for the natural world.”
The Eco Explorers will return to Woodoaks in July 2026 to present their projects to a panel of local experts and sponsors, celebrating the ideas they’ve brought to life in their own school grounds.
For more information or to get involved, please contact woodoaksfarm@gmail.com
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