Biodiversity and the woodlands Learning at St Fagans: National History Museum

Creative outdoor learning activities using the woodlands of St Fagans as a resource.

Meet the trees - Foundation

Explore the forest through sight, sound, touch and smell and make a work of art using the natural materials provided by the woods.
1 hour, activity led by Museum staff

Interdependence of organisms
Explore nature at St Fagans – KS2

Take part in a mini beast hunt and visit a bird hide. Use magnifiers and binoculars to identify woodland wildlife. Complete a nest building challenge.
1 hour, activity led by Museum staff

St Fagans wildlife trail – KS2

Use a map and compass to follow clues to identify Welsh wildlife. Outdoor learning designed to develop thinking, communication and number skills.
1 hour, teacher-led activity

In Your School

Spring Bulbs for Schools Investigation – KS2

Plant bulbs in your school grounds to study climate change. Join this UK wide investigation - and improve science & numeracy skills. Free to schools who apply by the 24th July.

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St Fagans, Cardiff
Open 10am-5pm daily

Learning department:
(029) 2057 3424

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