Our Area

The History

Late in 1997 we had a large unused area of land - previously vegetable gardens - it was decided a wildlife area should be created to take advantage of this site. Early in 1998 we were awarded a grant of £3000 from Barclays New Futures and in early 2000 we were awarded £7000 from CSV Millennium Awards. This money is being used to maintain and extend the existing wildlife area and is where Garforth Community College wildlife project begins. (We currently have £2500 from our school being a 'beacon school' to help us work with other schools)

We decided that the main feature of this area would be a pond. This was created using a JCB to dig out the pond and the re-landscape the area. The pond was then lined, sculptured and with the help of the of the local fire brigade filled in just two days. To comply with health and safety regulations a fence with lockable gates and "warning deep water" signs were put up.

Areas were then marked off and different habbitats were created. A sensory garden was also built which provides the blind and partialy sighted an area of which they can touch. (to see how the wildlife area looks now go to the phototour)

Our Facilities

The Study Classrooom We have a fully equiped classroom for visiting groups to use, complete with stationary and field study equipment including:
  • Pond dipping equipment
  • A set of magnifying glasses
  • Microscopes
  • A computer microscope for class demonstrations
  • A range of worksheets to do
  • A comprehensive reference library

    • If something you want is not listed please Contact us you will probably find we just haven't listed it!
    Coming soon is our interactive bee demonstration shed. Totally sealed from incoming bees the shed is an ideal place to watch a beekeeper at work. Students can learn about the production of honey and other bee related products as well as the way that the bee hive works. interactive bee demonstration centre

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