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Bay Pond

Large_pond_dipping_bay_pond_swt_Pond dipping platforms at Bay Pond

This wonderful nature reserve is located in the centre of Godstone. There is a beautiful wildflower meadow, two ponds, a bird hide, dipping platforms, and board walk access to the alder carr.

The reserve provides ample opportunity for studying the rich diversity of flowers, grasses, invertebrates and birds. The abundant animal life makes pond dipping exciting and rewarding. A mature alder carr can also be explored from the safety of a boardwalk.

The added bonus of a butterfly and sensory garden enables students to see, smell and touch nature.

The former stables, cow shed and barn have been converted for educational use and are fully equipped.

Facilities:

  • A maximum of 60 students can be accommodated on Monday-Thursday and a maximum of 40 students on Friday.
  • Fully equipped classrooms include a video microscope.
  • Platforms for safe pond dipping.
  • Bird hide for observation of waterbirds.
  • Cover for lunch and wet weather activities in the barn.
  • Toilets.
Address:
Little Place Farm, High Street
Godstone
Surrey
RH9 8LT

Courses available at Bay Pond

Badgers Day Out (half or full day)
Help the badger to find a new home in the wood.

Minibeast Safari (half day)
Our intrepid explorers search for Minibeasts, play related games and see these miniature animals close-up with magnifiers.

Sensory Walk (half day)
Children investigate the colours, shapes, smells and textures of a variety of plants & animals.

Summer Meadows (half day)
Children look at the lovely flowers, grasses and invertebrates in the meadow.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (full day)
Children learn about the growth and changes within the life cycle of a butterfly by following the story of this ever popular book.

Whatever the Weather (half day)
Children investigate the weather around them by using bubbles and ribbons to measure wind and thermometers are used to record temperature.

Flower Power (half day)
A walk around the reserve looking at and learning about the life of flowers.

Minibeast Safari (half day)
Collect and observe land invertebrates using magnifying pots.

Pond Dipping (half day)
Simple keys and magnifying pots are used to identify invertebrates from the catch.

Seed Stories (half day)
A look at the various seeds and their dispersal.

Sensory Walk (half day)
The children take part in sensory activities and games to increase their awareness of the surrounding area.

A Very Hungry Caterpillar (full day)
Children take part in games and creative activities that enable them to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly.

Flower Power (half day)
A wonderful opportunity to look at the diversity of flowers and grasses in a wild meadow.

Minibeast Safari (half day)
Children find and collect minibeasts and learn how to observe and handle them carefully.

Pond Life (half day)
Safe and easy pond dipping from purpose built platforms. Carefull observation, examination and indentification of their catch.

Seed Journey (half day)
Search for and investigate dispersal of seeds.

Sensory Habitat Walk (half day)
Children use all their senses to explore the various habitats.

Site Investigation (half day)
Pupils learn and then use map and compass skills to annotate a map of the reserve.

Village Study (half day)
Godstone provides an excellent environment for children to study this historic village.

Whatever the Weather (half day)
Children investigate the weather and take measurements of temperature, humidity, light, wind speed and direction.

Birds (half day, available at Bay Pond only)
The children will be encouraged to look at birds in their natural habitat and record their observations

Ecology Explorer (half day)
Ecology and its complexities are bought to life with a walk round a reserve.

Meadow Study (half day)
Survey techniques are used to compare nutrient rich and nutrient poor meadows.

Pond Invertebrates (half day)
Children safely collect, observe and learn about the adaptions of different aquatic organisims.

Population Studies (can be included with other studies)
Use and understand the limitations of capture, mark, release and recapture methods as a means to estimate woodlice populations.

Terrestrial Invertebrates (half day)
Study and identify terrestrial invertebrates and their habitats. Compare sampling techniques.

Aquatic Invertebrate Study (half day)
Aquatic organisms from two ponds are collected, counted and identified. The data is then compared.

Ecology Walk (half day)
This flexible session enables many aspects of ecology to be covered.

Meadow Ecology (half day)
Survey techniques are used to compare nutrient rich and nutrient poor meadows.

Population Study (half day)
Population sizes are estimated from species collected. Predator prey relationships and factors affecting populations are discussed.

Terrestrial Invertebrates (half day)
A detailed study of invertebrate life in two woodland areas.

ISA's
Fieldwork Investigations.

An Ecology Walk (half day)
An excellent introduction into habitats, including woodlands, ponds and meadows.

Techniques for Ecological Sampling (full or half day)
Students are introduced to many techniques including transects, sampling using quadrats, pond dipping, sweep netting, leaf litter collection and tree beating.

Terrestrial Invertebrate Study (half day)
The invertebrate population in two types of leaf litter is thoroughly investigated.

Aquatic Invertebrate Study (half day)
The diversity of invertebrates is investigated in relation to abiotic factors.

Individual Projects (one and a half days)
Students plan and implement a project, collect data and analyse the results.

Our sessions are always planned and presented with the Health & Safety of the students in mind. The activities instil an awareness of the importance of observation when studying animals and plants in their natural habitats. Students are encouraged to treat the organisms with care and sensitivity. We also emphasise the need to look after our environment. Most importantly we hope you enjoy your day out, and return to school with a better understanding of how we fit into the natural world.