Make Space for Nature School Grounds Project

Following our successful project last year, we are pleased to launch the second round of applications for the Make Space For Nature School Grounds Project.

This 2-year project aims to support schools and pupils develop their school grounds for wildlife while bringing environmental education to life for the pupils and teachers. It is a free programme, funded by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

What will the school get from this project?

• 40 outreach sessions between September 2009 and March 2011
• Improvements for biodiversity in the school grounds
• Educational resources linked to the revised curriculum
• Training for teachers
• Support and advice work towards awards such as Ecoschools, ECOUNESCO awards and Wildlife Watch Awards

In return for these great benefits you will be expected to -

• Commit to the project from September 2009 to March 2011
• Help maintain school ground improvements
• Provide adequate teachers/support staff to assist with the supervision of pupils and assume overall responsibility for discipline and good behaviour during the sessions
• With support, carry on the project aims throughout the school and beyond March 2011, including the establishment of an eco-club/committee
• Enjoy the project!

Next Steps

There are 10 places available for the September 2009 to March 2011 project.

Criteria for selection and application form is availible here. Please fill in and return with any supporting material to:

Abby Jackson

Make Space for Nature School Grounds Porject

Ulster Wildlife Trust

3 New Line

Crossgar

Co Down

BT30 9EP

The closing date for entries is 19^th June 2009.

For more information, please contact Abby Jackson at 028 44833971, or watch@ulsterwildlifetrust.org.