Green spaces for Education

We typically deliver nature workshops at schools in which we have carried out an installation of any planting space such as planters, rain gardens, SuDS planters etc. However we also carry out seed and bulb planting nature workshops for other green spaces in school estates. 

Get in touch with our team to discuss your site, pupils and learning objectives, and we can advise on the right combination of green infrastructure and nature workshops for your setting.

Yes. As well as our school-focused programmes, green infrastructure supports wellbeing, community connection and sustainability goals on university campuses, helping create healthier, more vibrant places to study.

Yes. We work with schools to align workshops and green infrastructure with specific enrichment, curriculum or sustainability goals, so the sessions and installations reflect what matters most to your pupils and setting.

Green spaces and hands-on nature sessions give students a calm, mindful environment to spend time in, alongside opportunities to build responsibility and confidence through caring for plants. This combination supports both mental wellbeing and a stronger, lasting connection to the natural environment.

Yes. Students personally select and plant their own seeds and plants during the sessions, giving them ownership over the process and the chance to be active participants in nurturing something from planting through to growth, rather than simply observing.

The workshops complement subjects like science and geography by bringing topics such as ecosystems, growth cycles and sustainability to life outside the classroom. They also support broader school enrichment goals, giving children a memorable, hands-on experience that reinforces classroom learning through direct engagement with nature.

 Children learn about the roles soil, seeds and plants play in everyday life, including pollinator-friendly planting, growing edible plants, and how greenery can make grey, urban spaces more climate resilient. The focus is on practical, sensory learning rather than theory, so children come away with a real understanding of how things grow.

Many children today have limited everyday contact with soil, plants and growing things. Our sessions give them the chance to touch, plant and care for something themselves – sowing seeds, exploring soil, and observing how plants grow over time. This hands-on involvement helps rebuild a personal, sensory connection to nature that can be difficult to get from a classroom alone.

Yes, we provide trowels, gardening gloves, plants and worksheets for the school nature workshops.

Our nature workshops feature both practical and educational elements. We begin with a 10 minute introduction to SuDS and practical planting skills, followed by a 30 minute hands-on planting workshop where children get stuck in. To end the session, we provide engaging worksheets to help children reflect on what they have learnt.

Our nature workshops last approximately 1 hour.

Absolutely. Schools use them to teach about ecosystems, climate resilience and sustainability, while providing pupils with hands-on and engaging experiences in a natural setting.

Our nature workshops aim to teach children the function of SuDS in their school as well as practical planting skills and the importance of biodiversity.

We can run an hourly workshop session for up to a maximum of 30 children. We usually have a minimum of 2 staff on hand to assist with the workshops.

Our workshops are suitable for school children aged between 5 and 12 years old. We tailor our worksheets, delivery and planting equipment towards the age category of the group.

A nature workshop is an opportunity for schools to get involved in planting up SuDS features like rain gardens and SuDS planters. 

Yes. Their shallow base and flexible design make them well suited to school environments, where they can manage surface water while adding greenery and biodiversity to the playground.

We consider soil type, sunlight, maintenance needs and biodiversity goals when selecting plants to ensure visual appeal and long-term success.

School street planters are robust, custom-designed features used to create safer, greener spaces outside schools during pick-up and drop-off times. They restrict vehicle access, reduce air and noise pollution, and support active travel by making it easier and safer for children and families to walk or cycle.

They are designed for a wide range of users including commuters, residents, students and visitors – encouraging walking, cycling and public transport use.

SuDS create engaging and natural learning environments that students are able to interact with on a daily basis. Features like gardens, pollinator habitats, and outdoor learning areas can inspire curiosity about the environment and enhance play.

Yes, they improve biodiversity, support pollinators, cool the urban environment and manage rainfall – all key elements of local climate resilience strategies.

Yes – many of our nature gardens include rain gardens or permeable areas to manage runoff and reduce local flood risk.