This week a new group of children began their outdoor learning adventure and were ready to explore their new site. For some children in the group, this was their very first visit, which made the experience even more special.

The excitement continued as we arrived on site and were greeted by two of our wonderful volunteers. They had brought along some plant cuttings for us to add to our growing area, and the children were eager to learn more about them. After discussing where the plants might grow best, the children carefully planted the cuttings in the growing beds, taking great pride in contributing to the development of our outdoor space.

As we worked together to fill the vegetable beds in preparation for planting, the children uncovered some amazing treasures hidden beneath the soil. Our first exciting discovery was an old one penny coin. The children were fascinated by how large it was compared to the coins they are familiar with today and enjoyed examining it closely.

Shortly afterwards, another treasure was found, a small glass bottle that had survived intact. This sparked lots of discussion as the children wondered what it might have been used for, who it may have belonged to, and why it was so small.

The treasure hunting continued throughout the day, with the children eagerly searching to see what other hidden objects they might uncover while working on the site. By the end of the session, we had decided that we may need to create a special treasure box to store our discoveries, as our site was clearly proving to be a treasure trove of fascinating finds.

As well as treasure hunting, the children enjoyed exploring their surroundings, discovering different areas of the site, and sharing ideas about what they would like to create and grow in the future. There were lots of conversations about plants, wildlife, and how we can care for our environment. It was wonderful to see the children taking ownership of the space and becoming involved in shaping how it will develop over the coming weeks.