Website Links

Farming information (top)

To help you to find out more about farming, have a look at some of the following links.

Farming and Countryside Education (FACE) – Farm case studies and a wide range of resources
The Soil Association – Organic and sustainable farming resources
Soil-net.com – Lots of interactive games and information for primary and secondary
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) – Information from the UK Government

To help you to find out more about sustainability, have a look at some of the following links.

Eco Schools – Energy section good for developing an energy audit
HCC Sustainable Schools – Hampshire County Council's website provides a range of support and contacts
The Carbon Trust – Saving energy - a whole school approach
Energy Saving Trust – Good ideas for energy saving light bulbs and renewables
Climate Cops – Online activities for pupils (7 - 11 yrs) and teacher resources
CREATE – Visit the 'Energy Chest' for ideas on creating energy audits (8 - 14 yrs)

To help you to find out more about wildlife, have a look at some of the following links.

Soil-net.com – Lots of interactive games and information for primary and secondary
Canterbury Environmental Education Centre – Visit the 'nature explorers' to find out more about pond, woodland and grassland minibeasts
Wildlife Trust - Cornwall – The pond section has plant and animal identification, lifecycle and food chain information
Microscopy-UK – Take a dip in the jar to find out about the smaller pond life
I Spot – A brilliant place to learn and explore nature local to the UK, share and learn identification tips and get involved with local wildlife surveys