Environmental Education: Visits for Primary Schools
The Salford Ranger Team can provide exciting educational activities in:
- Science,
- Geography,
- English and
- Art.
They have been developed to support a number of units in the QCA Schemes of Work.
As a Ranger Team we also aim to promote environmental responsibility, sustainability and understanding.
The Country Parks
Blackleach and Clifton Country Parks are an invaluable educational resource for schools, providing a wide range of opportunities for both self-led and Ranger led activities. Both Country Parks have large areas that are classified as Sites of Biological Importance.
Blackleach Country Park
Just half a mile north of Walkden town centre, this 50 hectare site was reclaimed from its industrial past as a result of a local community campaign. There is strong continuing community involvement in the park.
The Visitor Centre houses toilets and a classroom with space for one class. The park was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2004.
Find out more information about Blackleach Country Park
Clifton Country Park
Located 2 miles north of Swinton town centre This park was also reclaimed from its industrial past and is approximately 60 hectares in size. The Visitor Centre houses an information centre with small gift shop and toilets.
More information about Clifton Country Park
Parks and Local Nature Reserves
Salford Ranger Team also run educational activities in other parks and countryside areas of the city including; Kersal Dale Local Nature Reserve,Worsley Woods Local Nature Reserve, Kersal Moor, Buile Hill Park, Victoria Park (Swinton ) and Prince's Park (Irlam).
For more information contact the Ranger Team on 0161 793 4219
Ranger Led Programmes & Activities
Each session is approximately two hours long. Sessions can be linked to form a day long programme.
Please click on a programme for a downloadable Teacher Information Sheet.
Year 1
- Ourselves..
Earthwalks - Geography
Going on a Bear Hunt
Year 2
- Plants and Animals in the local environment
Pond Explorers and Marvellous Minibeasts
Years 3 and 4
- Art
Journeys - Habitats
Pond, Woodland, or Grassland Detectives
Year 5
- Lifecycles of plants
The Suncatchers
Year 5 and 6
Year 6
- Interdependence and Adaptation
The Detectives
If you would like a copy of the Salford Ranger Team Primary School Education Visits leaflet to be posted out to you, please email us your name and school address details.
Booking Information
All activities are available subject to booking. We need a minimum of 2 weeks notice
If you would like to book a visit please contact the Ranger Team by email or telephone 0161 793 4219.
This page was last updated on 04 May 2007
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