Schoolchildren have been invited to a rose garden in Bushey to learn about insects and plants.

The free workshops are being offered to primary and junior schools as well as youth groups within Hertsmere to support the science as well as English aspects of key stage 1 and 2 of the national curriculum.

The sessions include interactive demonstrations, activities, games and a brochure using characters to explain the life cycle of a butterfly.

Environment portfolio holder, Councillor Jean Heywood, said: "The rose garden is a real treasure, often described as the jewel in Bushey’s crown.

"It is open to the public all year round and the local community are encouraged to get involved, whether it’s volunteering in the garden or coming along to one of our events.

"But it’s such a fabulous resource for outdoor learning, we want schoolchildren and young people to make the most of it as well."

Recycling, environment and sustainability officer, Gemma Paris, added: "This is a wonderful opportunity for local schools to use the garden as an outdoor classroom which will enable children to discover and learn new things.

"It will bring topics to life from identifying flower parts and classifying minibeasts to using decorated pebbles to construct poems."

For more information visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk/busheyrosegarden or email street.scene@hertsmere.gov.uk Alternatively call 020 8207 7480.