22/09/2026 – A Fantastic Day at Brock Bottoms!

Bleasdale Class had a wonderful day out at Brock Bottoms with Charlie from the Wyre Rivers Trust. The children had lots of fun while learning about rivers and the natural world around them.

Charlie introduced the children to the natural and man-made features of a river. He showed the children how to draw a river and explained how to use a map key to add important features. The children then went for a walk to find a suitable spot to complete their own river drawings.

As we walked, the children spotted and discussed lots of natural and man-made features. They then used what they had learned to complete their river drawings and added the key features using a map key.

The fun continued with a wildlife guessing game! The children wore animal headbands and had to ask questions and use clues to work out which animal they were.

After the game, we walked back towards the cars and completed a river study. The children used nets to collect animals from the river. They gently kicked up the river bed for twenty seconds before using their nets to collect the creatures that had been disturbed.

The animals were placed carefully into shallow trays so that the children could observe them closely. They worked together to find, identify and name the different river animals they had discovered.

It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to learn outdoors, explore nature and develop their understanding of rivers and wildlife. Lots of fun was had, and a great time was enjoyed by everyone!