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School visits

We can help teachers and schools bring subjects to life with school visits, creating wilder school playgrounds and taking the schoolchildren out on trips to see wildlife and nature reserves across Derbyshire.
Species

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…

Habitat

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,…

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Derwent Living Forest

Derwent Living Forest oversees the creation of woodlands through the river Derwent catchment.
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In your school grounds

We can help your school develop your grounds to create a valuable learning resource and vital habitats for wildlife. Our activities can be adapted for pupils of all ages and abilities.
Action

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.

My Wild Life

My family

Rutland Water has been a part of Becky's life since she was 16. She has grown up with the staff and volunteers as her extended family and closest friends. At the age of 16, she met her…

My Wild Life

My family history

Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…