PUPILS were given a taste of the outdoors in an ecological garden.

Evesham-based fresh produce supplier Kanes Foods welcomed pupils from The Littletons C of E First School, for them to learn more about where their food comes from and to learn about the environment.

The aim of the visit was to discover more about the garden’s purpose, which has helped to generate and develop more wildlife in the area.

Sally Foxall, teacher at The Littletons C of E First School, said: “This was a great opportunity for the children to learn where fresh food comes from, and ties in perfectly with the science curriculum next year where they will be learning more about the environmental impact and the benefits of gardens of this kind.

“A number of students know some of the staff at Kanes Foods, so it’s really beneficial for them to see the environment in which they work, right on their doorstep.”

The garden, including a large pond that is the foundation of a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) for Kanes’ salad factory, is home to a variety of species, including nesting mallards, frogs, toads, newts, grass snakes, bulrushes and reeds.

Kanes Foods and the school have been working together closely for the past few years, as the company has helped to develop and maintain a peace garden in the school for the children to enjoy.