We spent a busy and inspiring week at the start of this school term with Park Primary School in Oban.
With help from the Children’s Parliament, pupils and staff organised Climate Action Week, to raise awareness of environmental issues centres on the theme Our Shared Environment.
Discoveries including a snakelocks anemone
The entire school mobilised to explore and learn about the area’s wildlife, and discussed issues ranging from safe school routes to waste minimisation.
We hosted lessons exploring beaver ecology and the fascinating underwater world of the Argyll Hope Spot. We also took pupils on a trip to Wee Ganavan beach for a hands-on educational seashore safari.
Oly and Pete running a lesson on prey species
The school’s own Eco Committee and Rights Group hosted 20 local Councillors, MSPs, MPs and local businesses for a nature walk around the local area, where they shared key messages with these decision makers about the need for climate action education.
We are excited to build on the connections we made over the course of this week, and to continue exploring the significance of beaver-engineered wetlands on local climate in our school sessions.
The whole school turned out in force for Climate Action Week
Climate Action Week was just one highlight of a jam-packed year of engagement with children and young people in Argyll. In total we have worked with 18 schools, plus two wildlife clubs, and we have a long-standing link with the local Scouts, who are always keen to get stuck into practical, outdoor learning and skill sessions in all weathers!
Now that the visitor centre has wound down to winter opening hours, we have more time to focus on our education programme.
We’re looking forward to another productive and enjoyable year visiting Argyll’s schools, and taking groups on trips to the seashore with our partners at Seawilding and Argyll Hope Spot.
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