S.T.E.M at The Garvock Goodlife - Aberdeenshire & Angus STEM educational activities and programs

STEM at THE GARVOCK GOODLIFE CIC

STEM at The Garvock Goodlife is a Social Enterprise (Community Interest Company) passionate about increasing STEM engagement and enjoyment for youth in the local area.

We are based at Craig of Garvock Farm, in the heart of The Howe o’ The Mearns, between St Cyrus and Laurencekirk.

At The Garvock Goodlife we know Outdoor STEM has so many benefits for young people! Immersing young people in the outdoors allows them to connect to nature and understand the relevance of STEM and the environment in their own lives and futures. Outdoor learning is accessible for all, breaking down social divisions, building a stronger community. Learning is experiential, meeting the sensory requirements of those with additional support needs.

Debs, The Garvock Goodlife owner/instructor wearing a yellow jumper standing outdoors in the S.T.E.M outdoor classroom/garden - a rural landscape with fields, trees, and a cloudy sky, and her black lab pup, Willow.

Debs Bicknell is a qualified and experienced Science teacher and holds a valid PVG certificate. She has taught in numerous schools and educational settings in the UK, as well as further afield in Denmark and the Seychelles. With a professional background in Meteorology and a depth of knowledge of the sciences, she is passionate about passing on the joy and wonder to be found for all age groups and abilities. Debs has worked within an SEN school and as an ASN teacher, so brings compassion, expertise and understanding for working with young people with additional needs.

In her spare time Debs enjoys walking, running, spending time at the beach, especially St Cyrus, and with her husband, two children, dogs, chickens and ducks on their small-holding.

Meet Debs!

Our Site

The outdoor classroom - a wood cabin with double doors, three chairs visible inside. The building is surrounded by a stone and gravel area with two benches in the foreground.

A variety of Science equipment kept dry in the cabin, allowing a range of experiments to be completed, challenging and inspiring learning from age 2 up to 18.

Outdoor Cabin

A room with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a first aid kit, hooks with hanging jackets and raincoats, a row of rain boots, a table with chairs, and an open chest

A range of outdoor waterproofs and boots are available to borrow for those youngsters who may not have access to their own.

Outdoor Gear

A forested outdoor area with trees and grass. There are various containers, buckets, and plastic items scattered on the ground, likely for gardening or cleanup activities.

In the beautiful countryside on the border of Aberdeenshire and Angus our facilities boast a variety of areas to experiment and explore - including meadowland, newly planted woodland, established woodland and a small burn and boggy area!

Extensive Outdoor Grounds

The Garvock Goodlife is located in the heart of The Mearns, just off the A90 towards the coast.

Address: ‍ ‍ Craig of Garvock Farm, St.Cyrus, DD10 0DS

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Close to the border of Aberdeenshire and Angus we are easily accessible from the A90 and coastal roads. From the road we are up a track which we recommend a 10mph speed limit.

Our Location

The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
— John Muir

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