Field Studies Council is an outdoor education charity that wants to inspire the next generation to know more about and protect the natural world. Our centre at Bishops Wood, Stourport on Severn, offers family-friendly events during the school holidays that help you reconnect with nature.
Activities are based outdoors and explore the natural world. The sessions are a mix of games and activities that will inspire you to find out more and discover how you can help wildlife on your doorstep. To take part you don’t need any experience or expensive kit, just the enthusiasm for being outdoors and discovering nature.
The centre itself is surrounded by stunning ancient woodland and the building is unique with its sustainable design . Within the grounds there is a large pond which is perfect for pond dipping, a natural Viking boat sculpture that brings history lessons to life and plenty of outdoor classroom areas.
We offer:
Eco Tots:
Aimed at 18 months – 4 years old. We will spend the session outside discovering the natural environment. The exact activities on any day will vary, but will include exploring, investigating nature, games, woodland craft, mud and water play, songs and stories.
Eco Explorers:
Aimed at 5-7 year olds. Activities vary each session and may include minibeast hunting, pond dipping, nature connections, orienteering, bushcraft, shelter building, art and much more.
Eco Adventurers:
Aimed at 8-11 year olds. Activities vary each session and may include minibeast hunting, pond dipping, nature connections, orienteering, bushcraft, shelter building, art and much more.
Young Naturalists:
Aimed at young people age 11-14 years old with an interest in nature, wildlife and the environment.
Meet like-minded young people, gain first-hand experience of practical conservation and wildlife surveying. Each session will be different including themes such as Climate Change, Practical Conservation, Amphibian Surveying, Pollution Indicators, Pollinators and Moth and Bat Surveys.
Nature Families
For families with children age 10+ years old. Discover nature on your doorstep. From Nest boxes to Dawn Chorus, Insects and Butterflies, Moths and Bats or Trees, our sessions will connect you to nature and local wildlife, link with national events and inspire you to help wildlife thrive at home.
Family Nature ‘Discovery’ Days
Drop in any time and join our expert learning team as they run a range of exciting nature-inspired activities for families. You could be pond dipping, sweep netting in our meadow or bug hunting, or taking part in craft activities.
Community Events
Our expert learning team will be attending local community events, with nature inspired activities for you to do. Look out for us on one of the stands.
Birthday Parties
We can host your birthday party at Bishops Wood. They run after school, at weekends and in school holidays (depending on availability and centre) and include a range of outdoor activities with an indoor space for your party food.
If you’d like to join us at Bishops Wood, visit our website to view our list of events and activities.