Outdoor class by Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION
Schools
Get your school involved
Find out how your school can create a wilder world on your doorstep, with more nature everywhere. That’s our bold vision for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire, and we need you to be part of it.
We’ve got all the resources you need to make your school more nature-friendly and inspire young people to become the next generation of wildlife champions.
Taking just one action for nature, no matter how small, can make an impact.
- Find an unused patch in your school grounds and make a log pile - rotting wood is fantastic for minibeasts
- Organise a litter pick in your local area - make sure you follow our safety tips
- Rewild your school lawn by leaving part of it unmown through the summer to help bees and other wildlife
- Appoint class energy monitors who can make sure lights and appliances are turned off when not needed
- Have a nature-themed bake sale to fundraise for BBOWT
Go Wild at Your School by Ric Mellis
Wilder Schools
Wilder Schools is a new education programme supporting primary schools across our region. Through fun, curriculum-linked activities, children connect with nature while teachers gain the skills and confidence to take learning outdoors.
Applications are now open, though places are limited. Click below to learn more about the programme and register your interest in becoming a Wilder School.
Awesome activities
Looking for fun ways to bring nature into learning? The Wildlife Watch website is packed with activities to get children exploring, creating and discovering the natural world.
From nature spotting sheets and wildlife quizzes to hands-on projects and creative challenges, there are plenty of ideas to inspire young, curious minds.
Children pond dipping at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (SCEEC) as part of a school trip. Picture: Ric Mellis
Visit us!
We love welcoming schools to our education and visitor centres. Children can get hands-on with nature through activities such as pond dipping, sweep netting and bug hunting, while discovering more about the amazing natural world.
You’ll leave with lots of ideas and inspiration to make your school grounds a wilder place for wildlife.