Outside Play Area Blog
Redesigning the wildlife area
Our wildlife and pond area had gradually become overgrown and unusable. But now with the enthusiasm of one parent and the prospect of obtaining some funding, we are looking forward to developing this space into a great environment for play and learning.
Tuesday 27th September
It is now the start of the Autumn term and we have started to tidy the garden. The pumkins and beans have grown well throughout the summer and today they were picked and the growing box cleared. TheTeasels now tower above the pond area and the crab apple tree that we planted when the area was opened, is now full of fruit. Today the bird feeders were filled ready for our feathered friends.
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 Picking beans |
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Picking the pumkins
The teasels by the pond |
Our three pumpkins
The outside area |
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The Crab apple tree full of fruit
Monday 27th June
Now in its second year our outdoor area is beginning to mature, the pond is busy with pond skaters and the birds have fed all winter on the seeds and nuts.
The children have planted beans and strawberries and put out bug boxes in the hope of attracting lots of insects.
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Tuesday 11th May
As the warmer weather has arrived the willow has started growing, the pond area is beginning to come back to life and the new grass has had its first cut of the year. The new planter has been constructed and will soon be filled with compost ready to start planting up.
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Monday 8th February
Spring is on it's way. The bulbs we planted in the autumn term have already started to appear and the bird feeders are now always busy, but not just with birds as our friendly neighbourhood squirrel pays us a daily visit. The willow has arrived and today we made a dome, we're looking forward to watching it grow into a shady hiding place.
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Completed Willow dome |
