The Cycle of Life - Tollcross Farm

Our investigation into the Environment continued today as we made our way to Tollcross Farm and Visitors Centre with Countryside Ranger Gavin. The Farm and Visitors centre has just recently re-opened and is found in the heart of the community in Tollcross. We looked at the cycle of life that lies all around us in every tree, field, crack in the wall or feather filled twiggy next high in the tallest branches of trees. Gavin explained to us how nothing is wasted in nature and that even when plants or animals die from disease, old age or hunger the remains will be used to the benefit of others. The visitors centre was great fun and interactive. We looked at skulls of animals long deceased, gazed through microscopes and with the help of Countryside Ranger Gavin talked about Wild Life Habitats and the food that is needed to sustain life. We wondered how the animals and insects living in our environmental and green spaces lived from day to day and are more determined than ever to find out more as we continue along our Journey into The Wilds!