Education & activities

Wildlife Watch, Tom Marshall

Wildlife Watch, Tom Marshall

From babies to grown ups - learn naturally with us

We are working hard to ensure everyone in Derbyshire gets the chance to experience nature. 

To do this, not only do we organise hundreds of events, activities and training courses every year but we also work with community groups and volunteers, supporting and training them so they can provide even more opportunities for people to connect to nature across Derbyshire. 

From Nature Tots, Watch Groups and Junior Rangers -right through to our beginner's ID training programme for adults of all ages. 

But we don't stop there – Our Wild School Network offers support and resources to outdoor educators across the county and we offer school trips to nature reserves so that children can take part in hands- on activities such as pond dipping or building bug hotels, plus, we also visit schools - ensuring playgrounds are perfect for wildlife and teachers are clued up on all things wild!

Take a look at what we are up to...

Examining a noctule bat wing at Spring wood, Steve Roe

Examining a noctule bat wing at Spring wood, Steve Roe

Never too old!

Training for grown ups
four people sat in a shelter made of sticks with three other stood either side, all are smiling and laughing

Teacher Training

Learn with us
Children playing, Helena Dolby for Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust

Children playing, Helena Dolby for Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust

Wild Schools

Connect to nature
Nature Tots, Carsington Water, Diane Davison, Senior Specialist, External Affairs, Toyota Motor Manufacturing 

Nature Tots, Carsington Water, Diane Davison, Senior Specialist, External Affairs, Toyota Motor Manufacturing 

Nature Tots

Age 0-5yrs

WildNet - Matthew Roberts

Wildlife Watch

Age 5-11yrs
Wildlife Guardians - volunteer DerwentWISE

Wildlife Guardians - volunteer DerwentWISE 

Junior Rangers

Age 11-18yrs