This project will run 15 free Forest School / environmental educational /practical nature conservation sessions run at Eardley Rd Sidings Nature Reserve, Streatham, London.
Some of the project sessions shall be run in partnership with local primary schools for their students, whilst other will be open to the general public.
Practical nature conservation activities will help maintain the natural biodiversity of the site. Whilst Forest School & environmental educational activities aimed at families will build children’s self-esteem & confidence plus contribute to a future generation interested in the natural environment.
Activities will be run in line with the site management plan & with advice from local partners. Nature conservation activities will include woodland management, litter picking, making bug hotels & making bird boxes. Healthy activities that build community spirit & give participants a sense of pride in their local green space.
Environmental education & forest school activities will involve showing children the beauty of natural environments, teaching how to look after wildlife, learning to use tools, plant & tree ID, bug hunting & fun activities like building dens.
The sessions open to the general public will be run on the following Saturday afternoons
2pm to 4pm on Saturday 23rd & 30th November, 7th December 2019
Map of Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve
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