Pupils at Whitchurch CE Primary School recently took part in a unique project, which helps children connect to local woodlands.

Funded by the Royal Forestry Society, the ‘Teaching Trees’ project in Herefordshire is led by ecologist Tim Kaye and offers free outdoor sessions to schools to help teach children how to look after woodlands.

Whitchurch are among eight Herefordshire schools to have taken part in the project since February. The Reception and Year One pupils recently paid a visit to Aconbury Woods, and teacher, Laura Hackett remarked: “The children loved it! The activities were fantastic and they definitely learnt a lot.”

As schools gear up for the next academic year, Tim says: “I look forward to seeing more schools join in this amazing programme. Woods can be at their best in late summer and autumn, and there is so much that children learn and remember for life.

“All our sessions can be adapted to the projects schools are working on with their classes and are carefully linked to the curriculum, but, as you can see from the picture, all the children have a great time as well.”

For more information please call 01981 550043, email [email protected], or visit the website: www.rfs.org.uk/learning/teaching-trees