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Community Engagement and Environmental Education
That's being trained in how to deliver community events and
environmental education not the actual events themselves; so typical
courses will include how to engage the
community and how to deliver on topics as diverse as storytelling to
running consultation exercises. There is also training in
environmental education techniques such as Earth Education workshops.
August 2010
03/08/2010 Setting up an Allotment Project
1 day
Leeds, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121 359
2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
You may be working with schools, promoting healthy eating, be a
social service or training provider, for example. This event will help
get you started, covering gardening know-how and other aspects specific
to allotment sites. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
04/08/2010 OCN Level 3 Introduction to Social
Forestry 4-5 and 18-19 August 2010
£350
4 day course covered over 2 weekends. The course explores the
physical, emotional and physiological benefits woodlands have on people.
The course is both practical and theory split between class room and
woodland teaching areas. The course is designed for people wishing to
run social forestry projects and woodland activities involving different
user groups. The course covers practical woodland management , greenwood
craft activities and identifies the needs of different user groups and
methods for recording benefits to participants.
Contact Richard Thomason
Ring : 01538 756138 – 07962 934556
e-mail:
Groundsforconservation@hotmail.com For further information and
booking: www.smallwoods.org.uk
28/08/2010 Environmental
Interpretation 1 day
North Wales,
Nature's Work.
Contact:
07813 727414, info@natureswork.co.uk,
www.natureswork.co.uk
A day aimed at those with a professional interest
in outdoor education. The day will provide leaders with activities that
add educational value to any outdoor activity and aid learning in the
outdoor environment. The activities are specifically developed to
support learning in the outdoor classroom.
September 2010
01/09/2010 Sensory Environment
Exploration for Early Years 1 day
Manchester, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
For early years practitioners, simple and effective ways to help your
small people enjoy their environment, including innovative use of the
senses, colours, shapes, numbers, seasons, and exciting and imaginative
craft activities. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
05/09/2010 Storytelling for
Beginners (2nd stage) 1 day
Assington, Suffolk, Assington Mill. 01787 229955,
info@assingtonmill.com,
www.assingtonmill.com
£55 inc. lunch etc. Learn how to tell stories to your children,
grandchildren, school class or congregation with professional
storyteller Paul Jackson.
08/09/2010 School Grounds - for
nature, health, learning & play 1 day
Battleby Conference Centre, Scottish Natural Heritage.
sgp@snh.gov.uk
07/09/2010 Introducing Environmental Games
& Activities 1 day
Leeds, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121 359
2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Introducing a range of activities and games, suitable for Foundation
stage, Key Stages 1/2, to achieve a variety of different outcomes and
atmospheres, and blending activities together to ensure coherence. Fees:
£114/ £168 + VAT
08/09/2010 Linking Env Education activities
to the National Curriculum 1 day
Leeds, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121 359
2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Creative ways to bring your environmental work more in line with the
National Curriculum and the needs of schools, including where to start
and how to develop and link activities together. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
09/09/2010 Outdoor / Env activities with
Special Needs Groups 1 day
Manchester, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
A very practical day offering simple, effective ways for working in
the environment with children and young adults with special needs
(behavioural, emotional and physical), encouraging group work,
interaction and negotiation skills. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
10/09/2010 Forest School Taster
1 day
CNPA Offices, Grantown on Spey, Hen Training c/o BTCV Scotland.
Contact: 01463 811560,
hen@highlandenvironment.org.uk,
www.highlandenvironment.org.uk
Looking at the origins, developments and uses of Forest School
including case studies of good practice. Examining how Forest School can
be used with Curriculum for Excellence and how it links to other
initiatives such as Eco Schools.
10/09/2010 Street Training
1 day
London, Spitfields City Farm. Contact: lottie@malinky.org
or
naomi@spitalfieldscityfarm.org,
www.streettraining.org
6 – 8.30pm Street Training is the joyful shaping of public space, it
is being aware of the effects our thoughts and behaviour have on our
surroundings and making use of this knowledge.
11/09/10 Environmental Education 2
days
SAC Ayr, BTCV Scotland Contact:
01786 479697,
www.btcv.org/scotland
14/09/2010 Working with Schools on SDE
1 day
Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121 359
2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Working in partnership with schools and young people to develop
understanding of sustainable development, including various approaches
to SDE, planning and evaluation, the National Curriculum, information
and resources available. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
22/09/2010 Introduction to
Forest Skills 1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
This skills-based course is a resourceful & inspiring introduction to
practical competence in the outdoors. Designed for outdoor educators who
aspire to spend meaningful time in the woods with children or adults &
will focus on group activities including firecraft, shelter building &
the safe use of cutting tools. Cost: £115/£95/£70
23/09/2010 Advanced Forest
Skills 1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
Looking at skills to give teachers & environmental educators more
confidence in leading groups outdoors. Focusing on improving your own
resources & knowledge in fire-by-friction, natural cordage, wild foods &
campfire cooking. Ideal for those who have done the introduction day or
have some experience of basic forest skills. Cost: £115/£95/£70
24/09/2010 Introduction to Earth
Education 1 day
Leeson House Field Study Centre, Dorset, Steve Van Matre, Institute
for Earth Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk,
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
Introduction to crafting a series of learning experiences which
motivate and pull the learners in, emphasising major ecological
understanding and weave activities together with a clear, easily
remembered formula to aid comprehension and retention.
25/09/2010 Advanced Leadership
1 day
Leeson House Field Study Centre, Dorset, Steve Van Matre, Institute
for Earth Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
More advance leadership skills following on from the Introduction To
Earth Education workshop to day before.
26/09/2010 Dens & Shelters
1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
A day to look more purposefully at how to build simple
group structures with a geomancer & author of 'Simple Shelters.' A
practical, hands-on workshop guided by geometric principles to increase
the range of options for small & medium size group shelter-building, for
both outdoor play & educational settings. Cost: £115/£95/£70
28/09/2010 Introduction to Earth
Education 1 day
The Eden Project, Cornwall, Steve Van Matre, Institute for Earth
Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk,
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
Introduction to crafting a series of learning experiences which
motivate and pull the learners in, emphasising major ecological
understanding and weave activities together with a clear, easily
remembered formula to aid comprehension and retention.
28/09/2010 Motivating Communities to take Action
1 day
Manchester, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Developing strategies, identifying and overcoming barriers, for
engaging and motivating local communities to change attitudes and
behaviour in areas such as regeneration, transport, recycling, healthy
eating and home energy conservation. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
29/09/2010 Working with Secondary Schools /
Nat. Curriculum 1 day
Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
An introduction to the National Curriculum (KS3/4), including
opportunities and requirements related to environment and sustainable
development, successful partnerships between Secondary schools and other
organisations, resources available, practicalities and challenges. Fees:
£114/ £168 + VAT
30/09/2010 A Curriculum for
Excellence - Numeracy & Literacy Outdoors 1 day
Lochinch Farm, Aberdeen, SCRA. Contact: 07802
800167,
info@creativestarlearning.co.uk
Book by 31/8/10
30/09/2010 Mentoring Children & Young
People 1 day
Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Find out what it takes to be an effective mentor, looking at both the
legal and supporting demands associated with working with children and
young people, enabling you to develop and implement successful
strategies for the future. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
October 2010
01/10/10 Taking Practical Action in Your
Community 1 day
Balallan House, Stirling, BTCV Scotland.
Contact:
01786 479697,
www.btcv.org/scotland
01/10/2010 Contemplative
Experience…in service of the earth 2 days
Kindrogan Field Centre, Perthshire, Steve Van Matre, Institute for
Earth Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk,
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
If "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", how do we get nature "into
the eye"
04/10/2010 Leading Environmental Groups
1 day
Dunnet Bay Education Centre, HEN Training c/o BTCV Scotland.
Contact:
01463 811560, hen@highlandenvironment.org.uk,
www.highlandenvironment.org.uk
04/10/2010 Introduction to Earth
Education 1 day
loch Lomand & Trossachs National Park, Steve Van Matre, Institute for
Earth Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk,
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
Introduction to crafting a series of learning experiences which
motivate and pull the learners in, emphasising major ecological
understanding and weave activities together with a clear, easily
remembered formula to aid comprehension and retention.
05/10/2010 Interpretive Design
…and the dance of experience 2 days
SNH, Battleby, Steve Van Matre, Institute for Earth Education.
Contact: 0845 4583017,
office@earthed.org.uk,
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
Interpretation is the craft of enriching the experience of visitors
to national parks, nature reserves and other special places. Cost £100
for the two day course. Accommodation not included
05/10/2010 Exploring the use of Native
Plants in Env Education 1 day
Somerset, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Plants have incredible scope in environmental education work. This
event covers educational craft projects for all ages based on weaving,
dyeing and culinary activities, and which common plants can be used.
Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
05/10/2010 Mentoring Skills - Supporting
Individuals & Groups 1 day
Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
The skills, responsibilities, methods, benefits and pitfalls involved
in this effective, powerful process for supporting people to enable them
to develop themselves, build new skills and fulfil their potential.
Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
06/10/2010 Creative
Interpretaion of the Natural World 1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
Using a variety of techniques drawn from different environmental
educational models, the day will blend sensory awareness, creative
interpretation, environmental art & nature games to offer participants a
wide range of activities to be applied to their working context. Cost:
£115/£95/£70
09/10/2010 Introduction to Earth
Education 1 day
Castle Head Field Study Centre, Cumbria, Steve Van Matre, Institute
for Earth Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk,
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
Introduction to crafting a series of learning experiences which
motivate and pull the learners in, emphasising major ecological
understanding and weave activities together with a clear, easily
remembered formula to aid comprehension and retention. Organisation
(£120) Individuals (£100)
10/10/2010 Advanced Leadership
1 day
Castle Head Field Study Centre, Cumbria, Steve Van Matre, Institute
for Earth Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
More advance leadership skills following on from the Introduction To
Earth Education workshop to day before. Organisations (£120),
Individuals (£100) or £80 if you have attended the previous days
workshop. Accommodation not included
11/10/2010 Introduction to Earth
Education 1 day
Shortenills Centre, Buckinghamshire, Steve Van Matre, Institute for
Earth Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk,
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
Introduction to crafting a series of learning experiences which
motivate and pull the learners in, emphasising major ecological
understanding and weave activities together with a clear, easily
remembered formula to aid comprehension and retention. Organisations
£140, Individuals £120
11/10/2010 Forest School Leader Level 3
Training 5 days
Worcestershire, Bishops Wood Centre. Contact: 01299
250513,
bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk,
www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk
Practical Skills Assessment 15 - 17 November 2010
12/10/2010 Using Native Plants
in Environmental Education 1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
Plants have incredible scope in environmental education work. This
event covers educational craft projects for all ages based on weaving,
dyeing & culinary activities, & which common plants can be used. Cost:
£115/£95/£70
12/10/2010 Getting Local People Active &
Involved 1 day
Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Methods for reaching local people and increasing their interest and
involvement in environmental issues and the projects which you run,
including easy ways for people to get active. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
12/10/2010 Introduction to Community Carbon
Fooprinting 1 day
Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Find out what community carbon footprinting is, and how to carry one
out, using case studies and including data gathering and methodologies
for calculating a carbon footprint for communities or individuals. Fees:
£114/ £168 + VAT
12/10/2010 Advanced Leadership
1 day
Shortenills Centre, Buckinghamshire, Steve Van Matre, Institute for
Earth Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk,
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
More advance leadership skills following on from the Introduction To
Earth Education workshop to day before. Organisations: £140, Individuals
£120 or £80 if you attend the previous days workshop
13/10/2010 Develop your Training
Skills 1 day
Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
This active, participative event will equip you to run training
courses successfully. You will understand how to create an effective
learning environment and practise the skills needed to deliver training
and manage groups of learners. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
14/10/2010 Working with Faith
Communities 1 day
Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
An overview of the major faith traditions and associated cultures,
the impact of faith identities in community development work, challenges
and barriers, and practical strategies for widening participation in
your work. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
14/10/2010 Contemplative
Experience…in service of the earth 2 days
Shortenills Centre, Buckinghamshire, Steve Van Matre, Institute for
Earth Education. Contact: 0845
4583017, office@earthed.org.uk,
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
If "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", how do we get nature "into
the eye"? Organisations: £ 220, Individuals: £200. Accommodation not
included
19/10/2010 Training into
Practice
3 days
Kennington, London,
Learning through Landscapes.
Contact:
01962 846497,
jhousham@ltl.org.uk / rstaples-rolf@ltl.org.uk,
www.ltl.org.uk
A pre-requisite for anyone wishing to work as part of our national
network of professionals. Offering an understanding of the how LTL has
refined the way it works with schools over a 20 year history and
specialist training in facilitation and training on school grounds and
early years outdoor projects.
20/10/2010 Energy Education with Young
People 1 day
Manchester, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121 359
2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
A wide range of ideas, tools, games and interactive activities to
make energy efficiency fun and exciting, for formal and informal
settings both inside and outside the school environment. Fees: £114/
£168 + VAT
20/10/2010 Environmental
Storytelling 1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
This highly creative, dynamic workshop will explore the relationship
between stories, storytelling & the natural world around us, with its
application to school & community groups. It will suit beginners & those
who already work with stories. Cost: £115/£95/£70
21/10/2010 Sense magic
1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
Sessions covered will offer resources for environmental educators &
teachers etc to inspire their client-groups to get close to nature &
will include sensory awareness, understanding animal senses, observation
trails, silent movement & elementary tracking skills. Cost: £115/£95/£70
21/10/2010 Education outside the Classroom
1 day
Manchester, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121 359
2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Looking at the scope and benefits of ‘Education Outside the
Classroom’, tackling barriers and issues such as child welfare and
safety, the partnership opportunities, and links with other government
initiatives. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
25/10/2010 Teaching Sustainable Development
& Citizenship
3 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
November 2010
04/11/2010 Arts & Crafts Activities with an
Environmental Theme 1 day
Manchester, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
A day packed full of innovative ideas on how to lead art and craft
activities with an environmental theme, to add to your clients’
connection with and enjoyment of their outdoor spaces. Fees: £114/ £168
+ VAT
04/11/2010 Leading Environmental
Activities 1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
A course to help those new to environmental education & those who
wish to make the most of their school or centre grounds. Linking in to
the National Curriculum, this course offers great ideas, methods,
resources & activities from one of the country’s leading environmental
trainers. Cost: £115/£95/£70
05/11/2010 Making Natural Play
Structures 1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
If you want to know how to build safe but slightly risky (!)
structures with children that can enhance creativity & physical play
while minimising the impact on the site, then this day is for you. Ideal
for teachers & forest school leaders. Cost: £115/£95/£70
05/11/2010 People Power: Campaigning Skills
that make a difference
3 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
08/11/2010 Develop the Trainer in you
2 days
Bradford, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
A popular introduction to training skills, covering assessing
training needs, setting learning objectives, designing a course,
developing participative exercises, group facilitation skills and
dealing with difficult situations in training. Fees £180/£270+VAT
09/11/2010 Learning through
Landscapes accredited CPD Programme 2 days
Durham, Learning through Landscapes. Contact: 01962
846497,
rstaples-rolfe@ltl.org.uk,
www.ltl.org.uk
Learning through Landscapes Accredited Professionals form part of our
national network, who meet LTL’s demand to work in school and early
years settings outside spaces, helping with facilitation and training.
This course offers the opportunity become an accredited facilitator.
Day 1 is a Base-line day and the day 2 gives you a range of facilitation
skills.
17/11/2010 Enabling effective youth
participation 1 day
Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Develop your facilitation skills on this practical workshop and learn
new techniques on how to create the participatory space that will engage
young people in environmental discussion and action. Fees: £114/ £168 +
VAT
18/11/2010 Leafy Pages & wild
Words 1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
Through play with words create instant stories, sudden poems,
beautiful moments & laughing incidents. We will explore exciting ways of
recording written words in bog books, wild scrolls, mapsticks, water
pictures & handmade paper. Aimed at professionals working with primary
schools in literacy, art & environmental work. Cost: £115/£95/£70
19/11/2010 Communicating
Biodiversity Creatively 1 day
Devon, Wildwise. Contact: 01803 868269,
info@wildwise.co.uk,
www.wildwise.co.uk
This day will look at how to engage young people & communities in
biodiversity - exploring issues, experimenting with activities, sharing
ideas, finding inspiration, gathering momentum, preparing for action…a
workshop for anyone looking at ways of bringing a spark to biodiversity
education. Cost: £115/£95/£70
23/11/2010 Taking enironmental Youth work
further 1 day
Stourport, Worcs, Environmental Trainers Network.
Contact: 0121 359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
For those with existing environmental youth work experience, looking
at how to improve work practices, partnership working opportunities,
making projects more effective in involving young people. Fees: £114/
£168 + VAT
30/11/2010 Develop your work with ethnic
minority groups 1 day
Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Practical tools and knowledge for those already working with black
and minority ethnic groups on environmental projects, looking at good
practice examples and focusing on strategies for overcoming challenges
and apathy. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
30/11/2010 Involving Communities theough
Consultation 1 day
Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Methods of involving people in the decisions which affect their
environment and lives, minimising “consultation fatigue”, achieving
maximum involvement, encouraging ownership of and personal commitment to
the solutions.
December 2010
07/12/2010 Ask the Fellow who
Cut the Hay 2 days
Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA. Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training
For countryside staff and museum staff who want to work with local
communities by recording people’s stories and memories of their local
sites and maybe using them to interpret and celebrate those places.
15/12/2010 Working with Schools & Comms on
Climate Change 1 day
Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Teaching, learning and practical project approaches for schools and
in working with the community, local authorities and business about
issues of climate change and energy usage, in the sustainable
development context. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
January 2011
18/01/2011 Involving Communities through
Consultation 1 day
Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Methods of involving people in the decisions which affect their
environment and lives, minimising “consultation fatigue”, achieving
maximum involvement, encouraging ownership of and personal commitment to
the solutions. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
25/01/2011 A creative approach to
environmental education 1 day
Manchester, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Combining environmental discovery with creativity, offering
innovative practical activities to encourage groups of all ages to find
a new understanding of the world around them, including ways of linking
in to aspects of the National Curriculum. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
February 2011
03/02/2011 Working with Secondary Schools / Nat.
Curriculum 1 day
Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
An introduction to the National Curriculum (KS3/4), including
opportunities and requirements related to environment and sustainable
development, successful partnerships between Secondary schools and other
organisations, resources available, practicalities and challenges. Fees:
£114/ £168 + VAT
15/02/2011 Linking Env Education activities
to the National Curriculum 1 day
Leeds, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121 359
2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Creative ways to bring your environmental work more in line with the
National Curriculum and the needs of schools, including where to start
and how to develop and link activities together. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
16/02/2011 Motivating Communities to take
Action 1 day
Doncaster, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Developing strategies, identifying and overcoming barriers, for
engaging and motivating local communities to change attitudes and
behaviour in areas such as regeneration, transport, recycling, healthy
eating and home energy conservation. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
22/02/2011 Enhancing Sites for Natural Play
1 day
Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Approaches to enhancing sites informally for children’s free play in
natural environments, whether in parks, school grounds, heritage sites,
or other open spaces, including current research and involving children
in the design process. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
March 2011
08/03/2011 Setting up an Allotment Project
1 day
Bristol, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
You may be working with schools, promoting healthy eating, be a
social service or training provider, for example. This event will help
get you started, covering gardening know-how and other aspects specific
to allotment sites. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
09/03/2011 Getting Local People Active &
Involved 1 day
Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Methods for reaching local people and increasing their interest and
involvement in environmental issues and the projects which you run,
including easy ways for people to get active. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
21/03/2011 Education in the
Countryside 5 days
Losehill Hall, Peak District NPA. Contact: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/training
Hands-on training jam-packed with ideas, activities and techniques to
help you deliver brilliant and effective environmental education.
22/03/2011 Working with Schools on SDE
1 day
Birmingham, Environmental Trainers Network. Contact: 0121
359 2113,
etn@btcv.org.uk
Working in partnership with schools and young people to develop
understanding of sustainable development, including various approaches
to SDE, planning and evaluation, the National Curriculum, information
and resources available. Fees: £114/ £168 + VAT
June 2011
06/06/2011 Forest School Leader Level 3
Training 5 days
Worcestershire, Bishops Wood Centre. Contact: 01299
250513,
bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk,
www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk
Practical Skills Assessment 11 - 13 June 2011
August 2011
04/08/2011 Forest School Leader Level 3
Training 5 days
Worcestershire, Bishops Wood Centre. Contact: 01299
250513,
bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk,
www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk
Practical Skills Assessment 9 - 11 May 2011
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