Key Stage three programmes at Westonbirt Arboretum

Two boys looking at a clipboard, surrounded by trees.

Learning programmes for Key Stage three

Led by experienced and enthusiastic staff, each programme enables students to explore Westonbirt's global tree collection and discover more about the science of trees and forests, woodland ecology and the natural art of Westonbirt's landscape.

Sessions last up to 1.5 hours, leaving your class with time for your own activities. We have a range of free downloads and backpacks to hire to support your self-guided time.

Self-guided activities

Please email the learning team on learning.westonbirt@forestryengland.uk to make a provisional booking and for further information.

Key Stage three learning programmes

Student recording observations for woodland activity

People and Place - tourism

Investigate the impacts and interactions between people and place.

A group of young people gather around a table to have a conversation in a woodland setting.

Forests for the Future - climate change

Explore climate change and sustainable development, focusing on the role trees and forests can play.

3 young people in the forest reading pieces of paper

Woodland Planning for Sustainability

Discover the importance of our trees and forests for people, wildlife and global ecosystems.

2 boys take a closer look at a large leaf

Growing Green - photosynthesis

Explore the process of photosynthesis and its role in ecosystems, the atmosphere and climate change.

a boy looks into a magnifying pot to take a closer look

Woodland Ecology

Investigate the relationships between plants and animals in a woodland ecosystem.

Many hands form a circle amongst fallen, yellow maple leaves

Natural Arts

Experience the contrasts of our picturesque landscape and create environmental art and sculpture.