Flora of the Fells Education Work

Since 2006 the project has worked with local school to reconnect children with their local landscapes raising awareness of the economic, cultural, biodiversity, social and resource value of Cumbria's landscape. It has allowed kids to get outside and break down barriers preventing them from enjoying the countryside helping to instill a sense of place. All activities have been targetted to deliver elements of the national curriculum.

2006

Tailored schools work for: Coniston, Staveley, Burneside, Sedbergh, St. Thomas' Kendal, Holme, Kirkby Stephen Grammar, and Long Marton youth club. Activities inside and outside with the schools integrating schools needs with project aims. Contributing towards delivery of John Muir Award.
Read the report on the year's work

2007

i) Tailored schools work for schools with previous association with FLD: Moor Row, Beckermet, Greengate Infants, Penny Bridge, Leven Valley, Hawkshead, Sedbergh, Orton, Penruddock and Skelton. Activities inside and outside with the schools integrating schools needs with project aims. Creating long-term links with nature sites: Penny Bridge - Roudsea NNR, Moor Row - Wild Ennerdale, Orton - FLD property at Little Asby Scar.
ii) Creation of resource pack for schools and visual resource for indoor work in schools.
View the picture gallery

2008

During 2008 we hope to develop the education work further, continuing to inspire children to enjoy the countryside. Ideas for work include season video diaries, mountain schools and climate change projects.

Flora of the Fells Education Pack

An education pack with background to the project and examples of the activities used by the project in schools is now available to download. Click here to download it.

For more information contact Annie Masson or telephone 01539 720788