What we do Education Dorset KAS The 2024 Kingfisher Award Scheme will be hosted by the generous Tory family at Charisworth Farm, Blandford Forum. We are in the process of recruiting schools and volunteers based around the Blandford area and beyond. If you are keen to be involved, please get in touch [email protected] Field Days: 22nd, 23rd and 24th of May 2024 Celebration Picnic: 3rd of July 2024 The two field days will consist of the following activities. Cows and Calves – The children will learn about what we feed at each life stage, they will get their hands dirty exploring different types of food and will look at ear tags, cow poo and other related things! Farm Foods - The children will discuss what different crops are grown on farms. The children will have the opportunity to make flap jacks and mill their own flour which they can take away with them. Wildlife on the Farm - The children will learn about how farming supports rural wildlife and will find answers to the questions, what lives on the farm? What do farmers do for wildlife? The picnic presentation demonstrates the children's learning perfectly. The day involves fun activities, including welly wanging, as well as a picnic in the field with views across the farm. The presentations are then judged, whilst guardians, classmates and others enjoy the day. The winner of the Kingfisher trophy in 2023 was Wyke Primary School. A very well done. To express an interest in participating as a school, volunteering and sponsoring the scheme please get in touch. We hope that the Dorset community will get involved by encouraging schools, volunteers, sponsorships and donations. In 2024 Dorset KAS was kindly supported by Cornish Mutual, The Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Charitable Foundation, The Valentine Charitable Trust and Dorset AONB Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL). In 2023 Dorset KAS was kindly supported by Cornish Mutual, The Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Charitable Foundation, The Silverlake Foundation, The Valentine Charitable Trust and Dorset AONB Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL). The KAS is entirely reliant on sponsorship money, charitable donations, and volunteers. If you would like to make a donation or offer your time to help please contact the FWAG SouthWest office on: 01823 660684 or email [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences