The Yew Tree

This session, we explore our second ancient tree—the Yew Tree (taxus baccata) which is mainly found in mixed woodlands in northern Europe, as well as in ornamental gardens and churchyards. Like many of our ancient trees, the yew has myths which have grown up around it and a variety of uses to which its products are put.

Session 2

Amazing Ancient Trees

Information

Games

Crafts & Activities

How to use this resource

There are 5 Rays, which provide a programme for one year’s sessions for a children’s group running during term-time. For each Ray, there is a set of topics, each of which comprises a theme for a term or half-term.

The sessions are presented in a pick-and-mix way - some information, some games, crafts, videos, etc. You are encouraged to adapt the material to your own setting , the time you have available and the resources you have. Don’t think that you have to do everything on offer.