Maroon Class’s First Trip of the Year!

Maroon Class’s First Trip of the Year!

Maroon Class kicked off our first adventure of the year with a visit to Waste Not Want Not nursery and recycling centre. Excitement filled the air as we pulled on our wellington boots and wrapped up in warm coats, ready for the day ahead.

Rob, our guide, gave us a fantastic tour of the site, showing us around the sheds, greenhouses, and polytunnels. One of the most fascinating facts we learned was that the centre is home to half a million honeybees, living in hives at the top of the site!

After the tour, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work. Our task was to lay a new path in one of the sales areas using wood chippings and bark. We filled wheelbarrows, tipped out the contents, and carefully spread them with rakes to create a safer walkway for visitors.

Once our hard work was done, Rob treated us to delicious hot chocolate. While waiting for our drinks, some of us spotted a Christmas tree and couldn’t resist decorating it with baubles and sparkly pipe cleaners—it was a lovely festive touch, even if it’s a little early!

We’re already looking forward to next week’s activity: making winter hanging baskets!