IDEAS AND TIPS:
Step One:
Review pages 25 - 26 of the activity handbook.
Prepare your activity - There are great hints and tips and preparation ideas in the handbook.
Speak to other members of staff to get them involved.
Step Two:
Plan your outing and advertise the event COME AND JOIN US POSTER
Step Three:
Make sure you have all materials needed: Cameras, mobile devices, tablecloth etc - Please see the handbook for full list and ideas.
Step Four:
As shown in the handbook - Follow the instructions to make the activity an event and use the activity handbook to guide you.
IDEAS OF PLACES TO VISIT:
- Your local garden centre
- Local parks and community gardens
- Museums and galleries
- Create and outdoor scene inside if you cannot get out
IDEAS AND TIPS:
- Look at the plants and flowers
- Take bags with you to collect interesting items your group see or find
- Ring galleries and museums to see if they have an outreach service
- Use activity cards and tablecloth
- Take paper and pencils - draw or discuss scenery.
- Write down findings or ideas for future activities.
Find your local garden centres:
http://www.gardencenterfinder.co.uk/
Find your local gallaries:
http://www.thelocalartscene.com/
Find your local museums:
http://www.britainsfinest.co.uk/museums/search_results.cfm/searchclasscode/450
Find your local parks:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-park
Find your local community gardens:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/communities/Find-a-group-search-form