The Amersham Nature Champions project aims to increase engagement with the natural world for members of the Amersham community, by providing fun and educational sessions based at Amersham Field Centre, Mop End.
Working in conjunction with Wild Amersham and Sustainable Amersham, sessions will get people outside, being physically active and learning more about the wildlife and ecosystems found around Amersham, and, what can be done to increase biodiversity in their local area.
This project is fully funded by Amersham and Villages Community Board meaning that sessions are free of charge.
Nature Champions: Eco Adventures (5 – 11 years)
Sessions for children aged 5 – 11 years old will include minibeast hunts, conservation activities, habitat creation, pond dipping and sensory and exploratory activities to increase engagement with the natural world in fun ways.
Eco Adventures: Saturday 11th May, 10am – 3pm
Eco Adventures: Saturday 13th July, 10am – 3pm
Nature Champions: Family Days
Sessions for children and families will include minibeast hunts, conservation activities, habitat creation, pond dipping and sensory and exploratory activities to increase engagement with the natural world in fun ways for all the family.
Family Day Saturday 8th June, 10am – 3pm
Family Day Saturday 19th October, 10am – 3pm
Nature Champions: Adult Courses
Another aim of the project is to provide life-long learning opportunities for adults and to give them a chance to become Nature Champions. They will be taught ecology skills including identification and biological recording of some plant and animal species, with the purpose being to increase confidence in recording wildlife in and around Amersham.
These attendees will also have the chance to learn about how to increase biodiversity in their gardens and local green spaces.
Adult Course: Plants, Saturday 14th September, 10am – 3pm
Adult Course: Animals, Wednesday 2nd October, 10am – 3pm
Amersham Field Centre hosts activities for children and families that focus on nature and the environment throughout the year during the school holidays and also host birthday parties.