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What the team do

The Ranger Team is responsible for the parks, green spaces and local nature reserves in the borough. Part of that duty is to provide an educational programme designed to put people in touch with the natural world in the local area.

Taking a closer look at Common Newts

What we offer

Set sessions on a variety of topics
Sessions tailored to the National Curriculum and QVA Schemes of Work
Specially created sessions for individual groups
All equipment and resources
Friendly, qualified staff who have experience in environmental education
In-depth subject and location knowledge
Tuition at one of our parks or in-house
Self-led help and resources
Although the sessions below are geared towards children aged five to eleven, we aim to deliver to all age groups
Limited indoor facilities at Coate Water and Stanton Park
Comprehensive safety and risk assessment information for all sites
Advice for managing grounds for wildlife
No charge for schools and groups within Swindon borough

Subjects

'Off the shelf' sessions we run for about two hours (but this is flexible) and can depend on the season are listed below:

Freshwater Detectives - Exploration of ponds as habitats and their countless organisms
Bird Brains - A peak into the lives of our feather friends.
Amazing Minibeasts - Crawl and hunt and identify invertebrates in a range of habitats
Nature Quest - A walk plus activities in this exploration of the natural world
Plants in Action - Investigate the world of plants and how they live
Wood you believe it? - Uncover the secret life of the tree with a range of activities
Art in the Park - Be inspired by your surroundings and create some art
Maptastic - Orienteering with a twist, exercise and learning combined
Funky Fungi - Discover the forgotten kingdom and learn about mushrooms