George and Nick G

Existing features such as the river and gravel pit were recorded on the first visit. Ideas for how the area could be improved were added to the plans.

Group – Unicorn School

Ideas for improving the area for wildlife and people included a dead hedge, meadow and picnic area.

This plan included a funky designs for table and chairs, and an infra-red camera for wildlife watching.

Rosie Bower

Signage and storage areas for pond dipping equipment have been included in this detailed plan.

Children were asked to think about access issues – which areas should be accessible and which should be protected.

Hannah Webb

Some great ideas, like a glass tunnel under the pond, couldn’t be included in the development as they were too expensive.

This is one idea for the interpretation for visitors.

Oscar and Nicky

In their research about ponds, children learnt that different plants needed different depths of water.

Callum and William

As well as different depths of water, Callum and William considered what the pond should be edged with.

This three-dimensional plan of the pond showed the raised platform for pond-dipping as a bridge.

Louisa Golden

As well as landscaping features, some children researched the plants that we should include. Louisa also wanted sculptures of animals, so these were commissioned from a woodcarver for the final development.

Group – Unicorn School

Signage and path materials were some of the landscaping issues that children were asked to think about.

Lizzy Pedley

Lizzy created an interpretation sign for the dead hedge.

Lizzy Pedley

Lizzy suggested a woodland walk with signs and posts to encourage visitors to think about the wildlife there.