Environmental education
Shibden Estate workshops
Habitats
Compare and contrast a selection of habitats within Calderdale through hands-on exploration and environmental games. Session includes the use of simple keys. The aim of the visit is to help pupils recognise that different animals and plants are found in different habitats and that each habitat needs protecting to maintain the diversity of British wildlife.
Trees
A half day session exploring the trees at Shibden. By the end of the session pupils will understand how a tree works, what kind of creatures live in a tree and will have really got to know a tree! Includes environmental games. Suitable for Key Stage 2.
Location
Shibden Estate is located on the A58 Leeds / Bradford Road (Godley Lane), to the east of Halifax town centre.
Shibden Hall , Lister’s Road, Halifax HX3 6XG.
What to bring
Please ensure that pupils bring appropriate footwear and a warm, waterproof coat. If the weather is very kind, it may even be necessary to bring sunhats and sunlotion! Bring lunch if eating at the Estate. All equipment needed for the visit will be provided by the Countryside Service.
Charges
- £2.90 per head for Calderdale schools for a 1½ - 2 hour session
- £3.90 for other schools.
Risk assessment and session plans
Prior to your visit, you will receive a copy of the session plan outlining the activities to be covered during the workshop plus a risk assessment of the activities and the site.
How to book
To organise your visit, contact:
- Name:
- Julie Swift
- julie.swift@calderdale.gov.uk
- Telephone:
- 01422 284415.
Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1UJ
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