Engaging Nature Workshops | Meristem Design

Helping to reconnect children with nature we offer educational and engaging workshops for school pupils. The nature workshops provide them hands-on and fun experience to learn about the importance of plants and looking after the environment.

School children can benefit from learning about pollinator friendly plants, edible planting and how plants can make urban and grey spaces more climate resilient.

Introducing engaging and edible plants, workshops also get children's hands dirty through planting an array of herbs such as sage, mint, rosemary, thyme and lavender.

Get in touch to find out more about our workshops and how we can help reconnect your school children with nature and their environment.

School Workshop sessions

Each workshop is built around a max of one class per session (typically 20-30 children), and includes a presentation and discussion on the importance of the environment and sustainable practices. Sessions can be tailored to include any combination of the below.

Seeds, edible planting & plant science Pupils explore seed selection and edible planting, learning the fundamentals of how plants grow and why soil health matters.

Hands-on gardening Pupils build their confidence and gardening skills by taking a cutting from a common herb - such as rosemary, mint, lemon balm or thyme - and learning the steps needed to help it grow into a healthy new plant.

SuDS planter demonstration Where schools have a newly installed SuDS planter, pupils are introduced to its purpose and function through live demonstrations and guided discussion

Understanding SuDS and flood prevention

For schools with a Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) on site such as SuDS planters or rain gardens, this session introduces pupils to the purpose and function of their newly installed system.

Through live demonstrations and guided discussion, pupils learn how SuDS planters and rain gardens help slow the flow of rainwater, reducing the risk of surface water flooding across the school grounds.

The nature workshop session explores key concepts such as drainage, permeability, planting schemes and climate resilience - making green infrastructure easy to understand and part of the pupils' everyday surroundings.

Benefits

In our workshops, school children will delve into the fascinating world of plant science, focusing on the crucial roles soil, seeds and plants play in our lives. The sessions are hands-on, with sensory practical integration exercises that ignite curiosity and a love for gardening and the environment.

Practical exploration

Our fun and engaging sessions empower students to explore the vital role soil, seeds, and plants play in our lives.

Hands-on planting

Through sensory integration exercises, students become active participants in their learning journey.

Cultivating plant care

Encourage a sense of responsibility and connection to nature as students personally select and plant their own seeds and plants.

Environmental & educational impact

Witness the magic of growth! Students will observe and care for their chosen plants, learning valuable lessons about nurturing life and the importance of the environment.