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Author Archives: Melanie Cousins

Look out for the signs of spring

That first snowdrop, a tiny bud opening on a tree or a dragonfly whizzing past are all signs that spring is on the…

Explore Santa’s Winter Woodland at Amersham

Our Amersham centre in Buckinghamshire will be hosting Santa and his elves this December! They will be welcoming families and school groups to explore…

Summer of Nature: Young Darwin Scholarship 2023

Over the last six weeks we have welcomed 80 Young Darwin Scholars onto their immersive five-day learning experiences. Their time has been spent…

Design a badge for Margam Discovery Centre / Dyluniwch fathodyn ar gyfer Canolfan Ddarganfod Margam

Congratulations to the winners! We’re delighted for the two winning entries to our badge competition. Both schools will enjoy a free two night residential…

15% off school residentials for new customers

We’re delighted to be offering a discount of 15% for any new customers who make a booking for a primary or secondary school…

Best Geography Learning Experience nomination

We’re delighted to have received a nomination for the 2023 School Travel Awards for the Best Geography Learning Experience. The Travel…

How to ensure wellbeing in nature: it’s not as easy as we think!

New research shows how to ensure student wellbeing on a school residential and highlights that outdoor environmental education tutors should be mindful that…

Grants for Schools Applications Autumn 2022

One of the great treats in my job is reading the feedback from schools who have just enjoyed their field course. It seems to…

Future is bright for young environmentalists

Outdoor education gives young people the skills and confidence to become the green workers of the future, according to the conclusion of a five-year…

Project: Supporting the wellbeing of young people on residential field trips

A growing body of research positively links human health and wellbeing with the natural environment. Specifically, there is an increasing interest…

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