Biodiversity in Schools

Through our Biodiversity in Schools project, children not only learn about wildlife, but they get hands-on opportunities to help birds, insects, mammals and aquatic life, educating, inspiring and empowering them to make a positive difference. 

We work with schools to identify the biodiversity improvements that match their school grounds. Actions can include the creation/introduction of new wildlife habitats such as bird boxes, insect hotels, and water habitats; tree, orchard or hedgerow planting; wildflower planting; the creation of new pollinator and child-friendly plant beds; and native bulb planting. 

To date, we have worked with 36 schools and 2,593 children across Devon, Dorset and South-West Somerset, planting over 4,000 trees and bulbs, creating plants for pollinators beds, and introducing new habitats for wildlife. 100% of the schools we've worked with recommend our services.

WE NOW URGENTLY NEED FUNDING to plan and deliver our autumn programme, which is where you come in. Without your help, we won't be able to continue our important biodiversity work or expand the number of schools we work with. PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL.

We have a range of school testimonials on our website including: 

"I would like to thank you again for the great assembly; spending time with our Eco Team and supporting us with our pond. It’ll make a big difference! I’ve passed on your information to other schools in the Trust."
Did the children enjoy the assembly? "Yes. Lots of children have come up to me afterwards including the Wildlife Champions inspired."
Did the children learn anything new as a result of the assembly? "Yes. I also learnt that slow worms aren’t snakes! They didn’t know about the bird boxes with perches being bad. They enjoyed learning about hedgehog homes and the grey squirrel."
Would you recommend this assembly to another school interested in learning about British wildlife? "Yes."
Are you likely to use the services of Little Green Change again in the future? "Yes."

“[The children learnt] how to plant trees and when to water. Different types of pollinators and what to plant for pollinators. Eco club were thrilled to be able to plant trees for pollinators. We'll do our own assembly afterwards using what we've learnt.”
Did the children enjoy this session? "Yes."
Did the children learn anything new as a result of this session? "Yes."
Would you recommend this session to another school interested in biodiversity and/or tree planting? "Yes."
Are you likely to use the services of Little Green Change again in the future? "Yes."

“The children were engaged and enthusiastic throughout. They learnt many practical skills about bulb planting including the best places to plant, how deep, when they flower, and much more! It has added huge value to our curriculum work and ethos to have yet another fantastic visit from Little Green Change. Thank you!"

Did the children enjoy this session? "Yes."
Did the children learn anything new as a result of this session? "Yes."
Would you recommend this session to another school interested in biodiversity and/or bulb planting? "Yes."
Are you likely to use the services of Little Green Change again in the future? "Yes."