Hedgerow Harvest

Hedgerow Harvest: Low-Prep Multi-Age Autumn Unit Study (Early Years to KS2)

Step outside, slow down, and connect learning with the natural world!

Hedgerow Harvest is a cross-curricular, low-prep nature unit study designed for mixed-age primary classes, forest schools, home-education co-ops, and families. Blending science, history, folklore, and practical outdoor skills, this unit shows children that a single hedgerow is a living science lab, a historical archive, a kitchen pantry, and an art studio all at once.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:
This flexible 6-lesson unit features differentiated activities that scale across Early Years, KS1, and KS2:

Lesson 1: The Humble Blackberry & The Forager’s Code (Rules and local mapping)

Lesson 2: Elderberries & The Apothecary Syrup (Plant life cycles, kitchen chemistry, and math)

Lesson 3: Rosehips & The WWII Vitamin Mission (1940s history and safe preparation)

Lesson 4: Hawthorn & Hedgerow Ketchup (Celtic folklore and taste-testing graphs)

Lesson 5: The Autumn Wreath & Structural Foraging (Vines, textures, and design blueprints)

Lesson 6: The Fire Pit & Natural Kindling (Bushcraft safety and campfire physics)

PRINTABLE STUDENT PDF INCLUDED:

Clean, beautifully formatted student worksheets with generous spaces for drawing, mapping, and science notes.

Dedicated early-years sorting and counting sheets.

The Official Forager’s Pledge & Certificate: A safety contract and certificate for children to sign upon completion.

WHY EDUCATORS LOVE IT:

True Multi-Age Differentiation: Teach siblings or mixed-ability classes together seamlessly.

Low-Prep & Practical: Uses everyday household items and the outdoors—no expensive equipment required.

Cross-Curricular: Covers Science, History, Art, Geography, and Life Skills.

Download this complete unit today, grab your walking boots, and bring hands-on nature learning into your teaching week!