Education and Schools Resources

One of our key objectives is to promote understanding of the Wensum Valley and the need for its conservation. This is done both by supporting learning in schools and by less formal means such as guided walks, talks and countryside events.

Field trips for schools

We support school learning by organising field trips for schools. These can complement classroom study by giving first hand experience of biological, ecological and geomorphological processes. Aimed at primary, middle or secondary schools, they can be designed to complement the needs of individual teachers and to illustrate National Curriculum themes. Themes covered on past field trips have included the water cycle, water in the landscape, river erosion and deposition, "dipping" for aquatic invertebrates, comparison of habitats and natural succession.

The close proximity of wet and dry woodland, alder carr, fen, wildflower-rich grassland and heath within the Wensum Valley creates opportunities to compare different habitats in one visit. We have local knowledge of habitats and access, and can provide organisation and leadership of field trips.

Informal education

Education and interpretation have also been provided by means of guided walks, cycle rides and even canoe trips, on themes such as wildlife or the evolution of the landscape. We also give illustrated talks to clubs or other organised groups and often run activity days and events such as ‘The Countryside on your Doorstep’, and ‘Creatures of the Night’. Check our diary of events to find out what we’ve got planned for the future.

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This page was last updated on 6th July 2010. Wensum Valley Trust Registered Charity Number 1120524