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Our School and Group Sessions

The parks provide the perfect setting to learn about the natural environment. We believe that everyone in Milton Keynes should have access to outdoor learning opportunities.

Primary Schools

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Primary School Sessions

A range of Primary School sessions tailored to the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2.

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Assemblies

Primary School assemblies on water safety, caring for the environment and wildlife-friendly outdoor spaces.

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Junior Park Rangers

A free nature club for Milton Keynes primary schools for students in Years 4 to 6.

Secondary Schools

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Secondary School Sessions

Sessions designed to engage Secondary School students and teach the National Curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4.

Assemblies

Secondary school assemblies on The Parks Trust, water safety and respecting the environment.

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Secondary School Awards

Enter your secondary school to be recognised for your efforts in caring for and protecting the local environment.

Youth Groups

The Parks Trust run outdoor activity programmes for young people. These include a 5-week Youth Explorers Course for 11-14 year olds and a free Youth Rangers club for 14-17 year olds.

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Community Groups

Our Outdoor Learning team are passionate about sharing their knowledge of the natural world to encourage Milton Keynes' residents. We can offer exclusive walk, talks and workshops for your adult or community group.

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Teaching Resources

Explore our free online resources created for primary and secondary school teachers. We have crafted a range of activity ideas which can be used as a lesson plan to help inspire your outdoor education.

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Outdoor education for adults

We host a variety of walks, talks and workshops for adults covering many different topics including bushcraft, wildlife surveying, foraging, woodland management and wellbeing.

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Great Linford Manor Park

Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk

24/11/2024

Join the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park on a guided walk to discover the historic features of this unique site.

Campbell Park

Walk & Talk: Winter Tree ID

03/12/2024

Learn how to identify common trees in winter.

Campbell Park

Workshop: Festive Wreaths

04/12/2024

Get in the spirit of the festive season with our eco-friendly wreath making session

Campbell Park

Walk & Talk: Buds, Bark & Berries

22/01/2025

Find out how to identify trees in Winter.

Stanton Low Park

Walk & Talk: The Life of a Ranger

28/01/2025

Ever wondered what The Parks Trust Rangers get up to? Come along to find out!

Floodplain Forest

Wetland Wander for World Wetlands Day

02/02/2025

Learn about the wildlife of wetlands at Floodplain Forest.

Bancroft

Walk & Talk: Bancroft Roman Villa

04/02/2025

Find out more about what archaeologists discovered on site.

Shenley Wood

Walk & Talk: Wellbeing Wander in Winter

28/02/2025

Join the Outdoor Learning Team on a calming walk where you will use your senses to get in touch with nature.

Linford Wood

Walk & Talk: Our Ancient Woodlands

11/03/2025

Join us for an exploratory walk around this ancient woodlands and find out how The Parks Trust care for the wildlife in this space.

Tree Cathedral

Walk & Talk: The Tree Cathedral

28/03/2025

Explore our awe inspiring cathedral of trees on this guided walk.

Elfield Nature Park

Workshop: An introduction to whittling

26/04/2025

Ever wanted to try whittling something out of wood? Join this introductory session and find out how.

Walton Lake

Workshop: Bug Hunting for Adults

21/06/2025

Do you know your lacewing form your ladybug and your beetles from your butterflies? Join us for this fun, interactive adults only bug hunting session.