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Wilder Schools
Bring your nursery, school or college to one of Wildlife Trust BCN's outstanding education facilities or we can bring our expertise to you.
Our Approach
Exploring the great outdoors is incredibly worthwhile for all ages and studies show children are happier, healthier and more creative when connected to the natural world. Students will gain knowledge and develop practical skills through programmes linked to the curriculum or make use of numerous enrichment opportunities at our education centres or at your site. Our sessions are planned with children in mind, involving a range of engaging, hands-on activities to suit all learning styles. Every session aims to encourage enquiry, creativity and teamwork as well as delivering subject-specific learning outcomes. We cater for all ages and abilities.
Thank you again for today. As every year the children had a fabulous day and were so focused. They grew from hesitant and closed learners to bold and inquisitive explorers in just a few short hours. You all work so hard and we are very grateful our children have the opportunities that you provide them with. You create such a safe place for them to learn. The children are so relaxed and confident.
Wilder Schools - Paxton Pits
Wilder Schools - Paxton Pits
Wilder Schools- Group from Whitefield Primary
Wilder Schools - Group from Whitefield Primary
Our programmes
Our activity centres provide wonderful natural settings staffed with dedicated experts.
Select a county to find a programme which suit your needs or use the map to find your nearest wildlife education team.
Key
Activity centre
Our fees
Please contact each centre for details.
One child during a school visit commented when we told them it was time to head back for lunch, ‘It cannot be, it is not lunchtime yet. (Children usually ask when is it lunchtime.) In disbelief he said, “It cannot be lunchtime already, it feels like half an hour has passed. That was two hours? No way!’ He was noticeably surprised!