As trees bud and flowers bloom, some primary schools and kindergartens in Shanting district, Zaozhuang, Shandong province, are taking students out to explore nature and enjoy spring in fields and gardens.

Students at Mingde Primary School in Dianzi town, Shanting district, Zaozhuang observe peach blossoms with their teacher at a plantation on March 25. [Photo/IC]

Students learn about flowers at a plantation on March 25 in Shanting district, Zaozhuang, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

Children from Dianzi Town Central Kindergarten draw pictures near Lianqing Lake in Shanting district, Zaozhuang, Shandong province on March 25. [Photo/IC]

Kids from a local kindergarten explore nature and enjoy spring at a scenic spot in Shanting district, Zaozhuang on March 25. [Photo/IC]

Children from Dianzi Town Central Kindergarten play near Lianqing Lake on a sunny spring day. [Photo/IC]

Kids from a local kindergarten enjoy outdoor activities on a spring day in Shanting district, Zaozhuang, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

Students from a local kindergarten play tug of war on a spring day in Shanting district, Zaozhuang, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]