Blog: Schools
Carry on Glamping
Posted by: Stuart Mathieson
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Dewerstone, Schools
Posted date:
July 4, 2012 |
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Last week the National...Read More
Seen an elephant fly?
Posted by: Stuart Mathieson
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Lydford Gorge, Schools, Wildlife
Posted date:
May 22, 2012 |
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This handsome chap is a elephant hawk moth, so called because the caterpillar has one end that looks like a trunk. The kids at Lydford primary school hatched out 'squidgy' last week after 5 moths of caring for him as a pupa. Squidgy was a Christmas present to the kids from the rangers at Lydford gorge and along with their teacher Sue have done us proud.
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CHICKEN RUN
Posted by: Stuart Mathieson
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Schools
Posted date:
May 1, 2012 |
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The chickens of Tor Bridge High will sleep that bit easier tonight as they christen their new run. Tor Bridge High took advantage of the National Trusts employee volunteering scheme which allows Trust staff up to 5 days each year to volunteer with other organisations. Stuart one of the NT Dartmoor Rangers went along to Estover to help build a deluxe run for the schools much loved flock. This is however is just the tip of the collaborative iceberg.
Part of the schools challenge week this June will involve an overnight wild camping on Trust land in the NT Dartmoor...
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A new tree for Lee Moor
Posted by: Pete Davies
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Plym Valley, Schools, Trees, Upper Plym
Posted date:
April 10, 2012 |
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Residents of the Dartmoor village of Lee Moor have a new tree on their village green. Working closely with members of the Shaugh Parish Council and helped by pupils from Shaugh Prior Primary School, the Plym Valley Ranger team have planted a Copper Beech.
This ornamental Beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea),...Read More
The Rangers Leigham Leap
Posted by: Pete Davies
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Education, Plym Valley, Schools
Posted date:
March 9, 2012 |
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Rangers from the Plym Valley celebrated the recent Leap day by taking a 'Local Leap' with their local primary school. Using their time to volunteer for the Leigham School community, they helped out with a number of projects designed to help the children enjoy their outdoor environment.
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Hele’s School Stops the Clock with the National Trust
Posted by: Steph Rodgers
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Plymbridge, Schools
Posted date:
September 29, 2011 |
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The National Trust welcomed over 100 students from Hele’s Sc
hool to undertake conservation tasks on Friday 23rd September. Plymbridge Woods, Saltram, and Wembury took part in the day, in which Year 11 were invited to have day out of school learning about nature conservation.
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