Support Our Forest School at Mosspits
We’re launching a campaign to enhance the forest school area at Mosspits, fostering a thriving, biodiverse environment for students and the community. Led by passionate advocates for green spaces, this project aims to integrate ecological, educational, and artistic elements into the school’s outdoor area.
The project will transform the forest school area into a high-yield, low-maintenance garden that supports climate resilience, waste reduction, and environmental literacy. Key features include natural water cleaning processes, composting areas, and green energy projects. The space will be usable year-round with shelters and strategic planting.
Workshops and activities will engage students in hands-on learning about composting, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture. Students will monitor air quality, explore permaculture, and help reduce car travel to school. The garden will feature wildlife-friendly installations and diverse plan
What we'll deliver:
- Plant a thriving garden with vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees
- Install a natural water filtration system with ponds and plants
- Set up compost bins and wormeries for recycling organic waste
- Build bug hotels, birdhouses, and bat boxes to attract wildlife
- Create outdoor classrooms and seating areas for hands-on workshops
- Develop permaculture beds and three sisters planting areas
- Construct shelters and gazebos for year-round outdoor use
- Create pathways, signs, and murals to engage students and the community
- Train staff to become forest school leaders
- make willow tunnels and shelters
Why it's a great idea:
This project will significantly benefit students, the school, and the local community. By establishing a high-yield, low-maintenance garden, it will enhance the school environment and promote biodiversity. Student-led initiatives will encourage long-term behavioural change among families and the community, fostering environmental awareness and stewardship. The garden will enhance air quality through green planting and educate students on sustainable practices like composting, water conservation, and renewable energy. It will provide accessible green spaces supporting diverse wildlife, creating a hands-on learning environment for lifelong environmental literacy. Empowering students as tour guides and hosts will deepen their connection to the garden and boost their confidence. This initiative aims to leave a lasting positive impact on the local environment and community, inspiring future generations to cherish, protect, and sustain their surroundings.
Steps to get it done:
- work with the children to help design the forest garden space
- design and develop eco friendly year round shelters and furniture
- plant trees and plants
- staff to undertake forest school leader training
- reshape landscape
- deliver a series of therapeutic forest school sessions led by an external forest school specialist
- meet with PA and volunteers to plan
- build a mud kitchen, sensory play and naryure exploration area
- run a regular garden club for students
- run a garden club for parents and children
- integrate garden into curriculum
- deliver community sharing events led by the children
- grow and harvest plants
- learn about sustainable energy
- set up composting to recycle waste generated on site
- set up water harvest and filtration system
Our project 'Growing our Forest Garden at Mosspits integrates educational workshops on composting and sustainable agriculture, utilising mini compost units and wormeries to engage students actively. The garden design ensures year-round usability with shelters and strategic planting to enhance accessibility and biodiversity. We prioritise community engagement through student-led sessions and initiatives in home-based environmental projects, fostering lasting behavioural change. Our commitment to enhancing green spaces and promoting environmental awareness across the Liverpool City Region is underscored by our collaborative efforts and sustainable practices.