Forest School, at a distance
As part of our Wild Forest School project, which is generously supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust run Forest School sessions for home-…
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Wild Forest School Impact
Discover the impact that our Wild Forest School programme has had on children across Leicestershire and Rutland, thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery
Schools
Schools education connecting children with wildlife, by Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Forest School brings smiles to their faces
In our latest blog, Senior Education Officer Martha tells us all about a Forest School session she attended recently at Hazel Primary School in Leicester. Martha speaks with the Forest School…
Team Wilder - Schools
Team Wilder - Schools
Learn and Discover
We are passionate about inspiring everyone, of all ages and from all backgrounds, to love and care for wildlife and wild places. We offer a broad and varied education programme; loads of activities for young people, families and children; volunteering opportunities; events; and groups for all ages.
How to help wildlife at school
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
Volunteering at Forest School – having fun with children in nature with a bit of mud thrown in!
Thanks to the fantastic support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust have been able to deliver thousands of Forest School sessions with Leicester city…
Forest bug
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
Wildlife artworks unveiled at Leicester primary schools after pupils win art contest
Runner- up wildlife art prize artwork is unveiled at Leicester primary school.
Wildlife mural unveiled at Leicester primary school after pupil wins art contest
A Leicester primary school is now home to a stunning wildlife-themed mural after one of its pupils won the top prize in Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust’s 2021 Wild Art Competition.