Children from Rowley View Nursery School participating in the Moorcroft Environmental Centre Forest School, Moorcroft Wood, Moxley, Walsall, West Midlands, July 2011 - Paul Harris/2020VISION
Let's make learning wilder, together
Educational experiences and support for Cheshire’s children and young people.
Inspiring the next generation of wildlife champions
Cheshire Wildlife Trust has over 25 years of experience in providing curriculum-linked support to educators. There are a number of ways in which you can access this support. From guided sessions on our nature reserves to practical resources you can use in your setting.
What we offer
Find out more about our educational visits and resources below.
Educational visits
Calling all primary schools and home educators!
We can offer you a school trip to one of two of our reserves, at Crown Farm Quarry and at Thurstaston. These locations are very different in terms of environment and we offer a day packed full of interesting and engaging activities for all age groups.
Crown Farm Quarry is suitable for groups of up to 30 children and, thanks to funding from Tarmac, we are able to offer a limited number of trips each year at no cost to the school. In addition, we can also offer up to £250.00 towards the cost of transport.
Thurstaston is suitable for groups of up to 60 children and the costs are £350.00 per group of up to 30 plus an additional £8 per child thereafter.
Toolkits
We have a number of valuable resources, practical advice and projects that could be of interest to you.
How do I find out about funded projects?
In 2026 we are launching a project for schools in the Sandstone Ridge area of Cheshire including areas such as Tarporley, Northwich and Winsford.
Please contact us if your school falls within this catchment for more information.
Our Wildlife and You Talk
We can offer a presentation that can be delivered in school. The title of this talk is 'Wildlife and You', it’s all about the amazing wildlife we have here in Cheshire and how we can help them.
We'll explain what Cheshire Wildlife Trust does and show fun ways that you can make your garden, school or local area wilder and more wildlife-friendly!
This presentation is given by one of our dedicated volunteers and lasts for approximately half an hour. There will be lots of chances to ask questions, share ideas and join in with activities during and at the end of the presentation.
We do ask for a donation of £80 to help cover the administrative and travel costs.
*Please include some date options in your inquiry form
Get in touch with us
Contact us today to start your journey and inspire the next generation to love, care for and protect nature all around them.
Helena Dolby, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
(C) Joseph Lee
Rachel Bradshaw
Children from Rowley View Nursery School participating in the Moorcroft Environmental Centre Forest School, Moorcroft Wood, Moxley, Walsall, West Midlands, July 2011 - Paul Harris/2020VISION
Why is wilder education important?
The climate crisis and nature’s decline are two of the most pressing issues of our time. If we don't act, we are facing not just climate change, but everything change.
Britain is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world - Since 1970 there has been close to a 70% decline in the populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. Added to this, many young people and their communities lack access to wild, nature-rich spaces. In a YouGov study commissioned by the Wildlife Trusts, called "Nature We Miss You!" it was found that:
- 78% of parents are concerned that children don't spend enough time interacting with nature and wildlife
- less than 50% of children have been to a wild place with school to learn about wildlife in the past year.
- 37% of children have never seen a hedgehog
- 60% of children have never seen a peacock butterfly
- more encouragingly, 92% of parents think access to nature and wildlife is important for children
By working with Cheshire Wildlife Trust you can be part of the solution to bring nature back into children's lives and our schools. Let's reverse these alarming statistics and provide children with a wilder future, starting today!
We know many teachers, children and young people already care deeply about wildlife in Cheshire and want to protect the planet, but when faced with such complex global challenges it can feel easy to worry, “What difference can I make?” or “How do I fit this into my already packed timetable?”
That’s where Cheshire Wildlife Trust and the Education team come in. Our aim is to work together with like minded educators from across Cheshire and assist you on your journey to bring nature into your curriculum, school grounds and daily life.
