Education

Education resources

Websites which offer free resources for the environmental education sector

Forest Schools

Forest schools

Urban Outdoor Classroom

Urban Outdoor Classroom

What the children think

See what some of the children we work with think about our work

What the teachers think

Thoughts from some of the teachers we work with

Education is a vital part of Trees for Cities' role in greening urban areas. Over the years our projects have involved schools all over London and the workshops delivered by the Community and Education team have proven to be a great success and a lot of fun!

Our workshops focus on Key Stage 2 (primary years 4 - 6), however, the workshops can be targeted to suit a range of age groups and abilities from early years, through Key Stages 1 to 4 (primary & secondary). We aim to teach children and young people the value of trees and green spaces and to enthuse them to become active in improving their local environment.

By encouraging children and young people to express their views, opinions and ideas about their local areas we can ensure that the local environment works for them, from wildlife gardens in their school grounds to trees, shrubs and flowers in their local parks.

Our hands-on workshops are not only aimed at the pupils but also teachers. Covering a wide range of topics our education programme has strong links to the National Curriculum giving teachers a flexible means of incorporating environmental issues into the busy school year.

Trees for Cities is currently involved in supporting the delivery of Forest Schools in London as part of the Capital Woodlands Project.

For links to various websites providing environmental education resources click here.

If you are a teacher and would like to know more about our educational work please email Julia Morton, Youth, Community and Education Manager, or call 020 7820 4420.