| The
Trust has good working relationships with a number of local schools
and colleges. Education is an integral part of many of the projects
we undertake. View the listings below to find out what educational opportunities
we are offering at present. For details of any of the items listed,
or if you have an idea for an environmental education event and need
some advice or assistance, then please contact the Education and Information
Officer on 01905 734980.
Primary
| Activity |
The Schools Environment Fund |
| Date |
|
| Description |
The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust's Schools Environment Fund offers small grants to schools in and around Worcester for projects which contribute to improving the schools natural or built environment or Education for Sustainable Development within the school. The Trust will contribute a maximum of 50% of the total project costs. Application deadlines: 1st January and 1st July. |
| Contact
Number |
01905 734980 |
| Activity |
Food Miles |
| Date |
18/09/2008 |
| Description |
Food Miles is an hour long workshop suitable for KS1/2 and offered to schools within Worcestershire. The workshop considers where our food comes from? what impact our lunch has on the environment? what choices we have.
The workshop links in with the Geography,Food Technology,science and Citizenship curriculum. It can also be used to support eco-schools. |
| Contact
Number |
01905 734980 |
| Activity |
Pump House Environment Centre Visit |
| Date |
18/09/2008 |
| Description |
Groups are welcome to visit the Pump House Environment Centre during opening hours to see sustainable technology at work. Examples include: wind turbines, solar panels and ground source heating. There is information on display about water, waste and energy and a rain water harvester to see. This Victorian water pumping station which has been refurbished using a range of green building materials links with many curriculum subjects including: Citizenship, Design and Technology and Geography. A visit can also be used to support eco schools or an eco committee. Please contact the Education Officer to arrange a visit |
| Contact
Number |
01905 734980 |
| Activity |
Sort it! Workshop |
| Date |
18/09/2008 |
| Description |
Sort it! is an hour long workshop suitable for KS1/2 and offered to schools within Worcestershire. The workshop covers waste and recycling issues. The workshop links in with the Geography and Citizenship curriculum. It can also be used to support eco-schools. |
| Contact
Number |
01905 734980 |
Secondary
| Activity |
Creative Art and Craft Workshops |
| Date |
|
| Description |
A range of art and craft based workshops using recycled and found materials from the Worcestershire Resource Exchange. Themes include mask making, sculpture, drawing with recycled materials and textile work. |
| Contact
Number |
01905 739400 |
| Activity |
The Schools Environment Fund |
| Date |
|
| Description |
The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust's Schools Environment Fund offers small grants to schools in and around Worcester for projects which contribute to improving the schools natural or built environment or Education for Sustainable Development within the school. The Trust will contribute a maximum of 50% of the total project costs. Application deadlines: 1st January and 1st July. |
| Contact
Number |
01905 734980 |
| Activity |
Pump House Environment Centre Visit |
| Date |
18/09/2008 |
| Description |
Groups are welcome to visit the Pump House Environment Centre to see sustainable technology at work. Examples include: wind turbines, solar panels and ground source heating. There is information on display about water, waste and energy and a rain water harvester to see. This Victorian water pumping station which has been refurbished using a range of green building materials links with many curriculum subjects including: Citizenship, Design and Technology,Science and Geography. A visit can also be used to support eco schools or an eco committee. Please contact the Education Officer to arrange a visit. |
| Contact
Number |
01905 734980 |
Post
Sixteen
| Activity |
Creative Art and Craft Workshops |
| Date |
|
| Description |
A range of art and craft based workshops using recycled and found materials from the Worcestershire Resource Exchange. Themes include mask making, sculpture, drawing with recycled materials and textile work. |
| Contact
Number |
01905 739400 |
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