#skernlodge25 First activity completed. River rafting! Great fun had by all! ⁦Wootten House⁩

Day 2 morning activity #skernlodge25 High ropes course. Wootten House

Tip 2: What to Pack!🎒 Beyond your layers, a good fieldwork bag needs essentials: a water bottle, snacks, sun cream, and any specific equipment for your study (e.g. notepad, pencil, camera). Be prepared for anything! #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #FieldworkTips #PackingEssentials

We had such a fun weekend with you guys! 🤩

Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for this summer has been booking up fast. We have just added additional places! This is fully-funded by the Devon HAF scheme and therefore FREE for eligible children. Book now while we have availability! #fullyfunded

Tip 3: Keep a Field Journal! 📓 Sketch observations, jot down data, record questions, and reflect on your findings. It's not just about facts; it's about the journey of discovery. Your notes are invaluable! #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #FieldworkTips #DataCollection

Tip 4: Master Sampling! 📏 When studying large areas, sampling is key. Whether it's random, systematic, or stratified, choosing the right method helps you gather representative and reliable data without surveying every single thing. #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #FieldworkTips

Tip 5: Collaboration is Key! 🤝 Fieldwork is often a team effort. Share ideas, help with equipment, discuss observations, and support each other. You'll achieve so much more together, and it makes the experience even better! #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #FieldworkTips #Teamwork

Tip 6: Plan Ahead! 🗺️ Good fieldwork starts before you even leave! Research your site, understand your objectives, anticipate challenges, and know your safety procedures. A solid plan leads to successful and enjoyable fieldwork 🙌 #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #FieldworkTips

Tip 7: Be Observant! 🔎 Fieldwork isn't just about collecting data, it's about seeing the small things. Notice colours, textures, sounds, and patterns. These details often reveal the most interesting insights and lead to new questions! #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #FieldworkTips

Tip 8: Reflect & Follow Up! 🤔 Review your notes, process your data, discuss findings with your group, and think about what you've learned. This reflection solidifies your understanding and makes the experience truly impactful. #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #FieldworkTips

In 2026 Skern Lodge turns ✨ 50 ✨ We are starting the celebrations early and are excited to welcome new customers with a limited-time offer of £50pp per night for residential bookings in Autumn 2025! Enquire now: bit.ly/4ehdT7R #50for50

Tip 9: Leave No Trace! 🌿 When you're in the field, remember to be a responsible visitor. Stick to paths, avoid disturbing wildlife, take only photos (not specimens unless permitted) & always leave the site as you found it, or better! #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #FieldworkTips

💧Open for bookings this summer! 💧 We welcome the public to hire our heated outdoor pool. A qualified lifeguard will be in attendance to ensure swimmers have a safe and enjoyable swim. -£45 per hour -max of 20 people Book via the link: bit.ly/3VnZQ94

Tip 10: Enjoy the Process!✨ While fieldwork is scientific and rigorous, remember to embrace the joy of discovery. Take a moment to appreciate the landscape, the fresh air, and the unique opportunity to learn directly from nature! #NationalFestivalofFieldwork #FieldworkTips

We’re wrapping up the #NationalFestivalOfFieldwork with a big #FieldworkShoutout to Chew Valley School 🎉 They've been bringing students to us since we first started delivering fieldwork back in 2006! Here’s to many more years of discovery & learning in the great outdoors 🙌🌎🌿

Summer is here! ☀️ Have you made all your plans? Skern Lodge offers Camping and Glamping on the stunning Devon coast! All the essential facilities are available such as toilets, showers and a washing-up point. Book which we still have availability - eu1.hubs.ly/H0lx-Fv0

🌞 Looking for summer holiday plans for the kids? Our Adventure Club (ages 8–16) is packed with outdoor fun + perfect for busy parents! 📅 Book now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0lJmJh0 #HolidayClub #OutdoorAdventure #SummerFun

💧 Summer pool bookings now open! 💧 Hire our heated outdoor pool for just £45/hour – perfect for families, friends, or clubs (max 20 people). Lifeguard on duty. Easy access. Book now - tinyurl.com/ye4yd573 #HeatedPoolHire #DevonDaysOut #OutdoorSwimming #SummerInDevon

School’s out 🌊 Adventure’s in! Kayaking, surfing, climbing & more at Skern Lodge Holiday Clubs — fun, friends & fresh air on the North Devon coast. Book now 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0mgF550 #SkernLodge #HolidayClub #GetOutside