Project Bees
Discover an unforgettable day trip focused on nature, sustainability and the environment, where KS1 and KS2 pupils explore habitats, biodiversity and the vital role of bees through hands on outdoor learning.
Project Bees: A Nature-Based School Trip on Habitats, Sustainability and the Environment
Looking for an unforgettable school trip focused on nature, sustainability and the environment? Welcome to Project Bees at Ufton Court – a hands-on educational adventure where science, conservation, and curiosity come together.
Designed for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, this curriculum-linked programme introduces students to the incredible role of bees in ecosystems, pollination and food chains. Through interactive outdoor learning, children discover how these small insects support life on Earth – and what happens when their habitats are threatened.
During this immersive nature-based experience, pupils will:
-
Investigate habitats and how animals adapt to survive
-
Understand food chains and the importance of balance in nature
-
Explore biodiversity and why it’s critical to a healthy planet
-
Learn how humans impact the environment, and how they can help protect it
Your group will have the chance to get up-close to our bees in a safe and engaging way.
This school trip offers a powerful way to engage students in climate awareness, environmental stewardship and sustainable thinking – all while having fun in a beautiful, natural setting.
Trip Options:
-
Day Visits (10am to 2pm)
Whether you're planning a one-day nature trip or looking to enrich a residential programme, Project Bees is the perfect choice for schools wanting to inspire the next generation of eco-conscious learners.
Make an enquiry | Outdoor Learning school trips
Pollen Power
What is pollination and why is it important? Work together as busy bees and complete the team challenge to understand how the bees pollinate flowers.
Learning outcomes:
-
Describe what pollination is and why it is important for plants
-
Explain how bees move pollen between flowers.
-
Work together to model the role of bees as pollinators
-
Understand the connection between pollination and the food we eat
-
Show curiosity about how living things depend on each other
Buzz and Bloom
A chance to explore the variety of habitats around the grounds of Ufton to discover different type of pollinators and how they work together with flowers.
Learning outcomes:
-
Identify different habitats around Ufton’s grounds (meadow, woodland, hedgerows)
-
Discover and name different types of pollinators (bees, butterflies, hoverflies)
-
Explain what helps bees to thrive (flowers, habitats) and what harms them (loss of flowers, pesticides)
-
Discuss why it matters to help bees and pollinators.
-
Work as a team to explore and share ideas about helping bees
Help the Hive
What helps the bees? What doesn’t help the bees? Why does it matter? Work as a
team to explore the importance of helping bees and make your own seed
bomb to take home.
Learning outcomes:
-
I can say what pollination is
-
I can tell how bees help flowers grow
-
I can name places where bees and insects live
-
I can explain why bees are important to us
-
I can work with my team to think of ways to help bees
KS1 Activities
KS2 Activities
Pollen Power
What is pollination, and why does it matter so much for plants, animals and people? In this session, you’ll investigate how bees help plants make seeds and fruit by moving pollen from flower to flower.
Work together like a team of busy bees to complete a hands-on challenge that shows exactly how pollination happens. Understand the vital role bees play in our environment and why protecting them is so important for the future of our food and wildlife.
Learning outcomes:
-
Explain what pollination is and why it is vital for plant reproduction
-
Describe the role of bees as pollinators
-
Demonstrate how pollen moves from flower to flower through a team-based challenge
-
Work collaboratively to problem-solve and complete a task
Buzz and Bloom
A chance to explore the variety of habitats around Ufton to discover different types of pollinators and how they work with flowers. What helps the bees? What doesn’t help the bees? Why does it matter? Work as a team to explore the importance of helping bees and gather real data about what you see!
Learning outcomes:
-
Identify different pollinators in varied habitats
-
Record observations systematically (e.g. using tally charts)
-
Analyse simple data to spot patterns (e.g. more pollinators near wildflowers)
-
Explain how pollinators and plants depend on one another
-
Discuss how human activities help or harm pollinators
-
Work as a team to share findings and suggest ways to help bees
Help the Hive
Discover why bees are so important to our world and what they need to thrive. Together, we’ll explore what helps bees and what harms them, and think about why protecting them matters for plants, people and the planet.
Learning outcomes:
-
Identify ways humans can help or harm bee populations
-
Explain why bees are important to humans and ecosystems
-
Work collaboratively to discuss and agree on ways to support pollinators
-
Make a seed bomb to promote bee-friendly plants at home or school
-
Reflect on their own role in protecting the environment
