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Our School and Group Sessions

The parks provide the perfect setting to learn about the natural environment. We believe that everyone in Milton Keynes should have access to outdoor learning opportunities.

Primary Schools

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Primary School Sessions

A range of Primary School sessions tailored to the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2.

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Assemblies

Primary School assemblies on water safety, caring for the environment and wildlife-friendly outdoor spaces.

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Junior Park Rangers

A free nature club for Milton Keynes primary schools for students in Years 4 to 6.

Secondary Schools

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Secondary School Sessions

Sessions designed to engage Secondary School students and teach the National Curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4.

Assemblies

Secondary school assemblies on The Parks Trust, water safety and respecting the environment.

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Secondary School Awards

Enter your secondary school to be recognised for your efforts in caring for and protecting the local environment.

Youth Groups

The Parks Trust run outdoor activity programmes for young people. These include a 5-week Youth Explorers Course for 11-14 year olds and a free Youth Rangers club for 14-17 year olds.

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Community Groups

Our Outdoor Learning team are passionate about sharing their knowledge of the natural world to encourage Milton Keynes' residents. We can offer exclusive walk, talks and workshops for your adult or community group.

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Teaching Resources

Explore our free online resources created for primary and secondary school teachers. We have crafted a range of activity ideas which can be used as a lesson plan to help inspire your outdoor education.

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Outdoor education for adults

We host a variety of walks, talks and workshops for adults covering many different topics including bushcraft, wildlife surveying, foraging, woodland management and wellbeing.

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Bancroft

Walk & Talk: Weed or Wildflower? An introduction to plant ID at Bancroft

22/07/2025

What makes a weed? Come along on this guided identification walk to find out!

Great Linford Manor Park

Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk

27/07/2025

Join the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park on a guided walk to discover the historic features of this unique site.

Stony Stratford

Family Bat Walk: Stony Stratford Nature Reserve

06/08/2025

Learn about native bats and how to hear and see them at this family friendly bat walk.

Furzton Lake

Family Bat Walk: Furzton Lake

11/08/2025

Learn about native bats and how to hear and see them.

Floodplain Forest

Workshop: Freshwater Exploration

11/08/2025

What lies beneath Milton Keynes? Discover the wonderful world of freshwater creatures.

Bancroft

Roman Day

16/08/2025

Enter the world of the Romans and discover their way of life at Bancroft Roman Villa.

Elfield Nature Park

Walk & Talk: The Secret Life of Elfield Nature Park

18/08/2025

Elfield Nature Park is one of Milton Keynes' best kept secrets! Nestled into the industrial setting of the Milton Keynes Bowl, is a tiny slice of heaven for our local wildlife