Inspiring the Next Generation

The Friends of Broomfield Park were delighted to welcome a group of Year 4 students from Palmers Green School this week as part of our ongoing and successful school visits programme.

In recent years our volunteers have invited young people to discover the rich biodiversity right on their doorstep in Broomfield Park. Visits include exploring the wetlands, learning about bees and pollination in our orchard, (also known as the ‘secret garden’) and witnessing the fascinating life in and around the lakes including meeting our resident swan couple, Julia and Caesar.

This week Palmers Green School students explored the wetlands  and conducted a hands-on water filtration experiment. They also chatted with our volunteer, Jenny, about water birds living in the lakes.

Demonstrating a true sense of community spirit, the students finished their visit by rolling up their sleeves for a litter-picking session. They managed to fill a whole bag with rubbish, making a real contribution to keeping our much-loved green space clean and welcoming.

Shipla Sharma, a teacher at Palmers Green School, shared her thoughts on the visit:

"Thank you so much for having us. It was inspiring to see all that you do for the community and how thoughtfully you prepared for our visit. Your kindness and dedication shine through in every part of the park, which truly feels like a special place for everyone who spends time there. We’re very grateful for the experience."

We are thrilled to consider these students part of the Broomfield Park family! Activities like these are central to our mission to nurture and inform through educational initiatives.

• Find out more about our education programme here.