Hide and Seek Environmental & Land Based
| This Environmental & Land Based Diploma is for students aged
14-19, offered by The Wolds Consortium. The Lincolnshire Rural Activity Centre is a site of 30 acres in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with a large building that consists of an Equestrian Centre and classroom. The project will fund the building of two observation hides with hidden cameras, access routes, a pond area to attract wildlife and a fully equipped classroom. The whole project will provide a ‘Nature Watch’ type of experience for learners What will the project involveThe aim of the Hide and Seek project at Lincolnshire Rural Activity Centre in Louth is to take a learning journey through the natural environment using both traditional and hi-tech methods and resources. It aims to promote a hand’s on approach to the flora and fauna seen around this amazing site. Take a walk through the sunken woodlands, delve beneath the waters and find what’s hidden in the ponds. Take in the views of the Lincolnshire Wolds an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and look out onto the Eastern Coastal Strip. What’s in it for me?For students By taking the learning journey students will develop their knowledge of the natural environment. It has a practical approach and is very interactive. There is the opportunity to study wild life through a lens.It could be through a microscope or the interactive cameras that capture activities and are sited in woodlands, meadows, ponds and in the hedgehog and bird boxes. This is based in an interactive hide where learners can direct the cameras to where they want to view, showing up on a split screen monitor. For local businesses For employers this is a great way to make contact with potential employees of the future as the Diploma aims to equip young people with the necessary skills required for working in the environmental sector. How do I get involved?Students The Lincolnshire Rural Activity Centre is open to anyone who is interested in the natural environment. Packages can be put together for schools, clubs and local employees. They can be one day activities, short courses and activity days including current programmes in Environmental and Land based Studies, Conservation and Animal Management. For more information on this programme please call 01507 604945 or Click here. Local businesses Employers can access the new facilities for training and staff development. Businesses should contact the Lincolnshire Rural Activity Centre on 01507 604945 for further information. To contact us about Hide and Seek click here |
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