Wilder Learning

Child in bluebell wood - Photo: Tom Marshall

Discover our Wilder Learning Programme

At Essex Wildlife Trust, we believe in nurturing a lifelong love of nature at every age and stage of life. Our Wilder Learning programme offers opportunities for children, educators, adults and families to connect with the natural world. Designed to inspire curiosity and conservation, our programs are suitable for all ages.

For Schools, Colleges and Educators

Curriculum-linked sessions for EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and A-Level. We also offer Forest School Programmes, designing and delivering bespoke programmes to suit your setting.

- Curriculum based sessions: Enhance your students’ learning with activities that support science, geography, and environmental studies.
- Expert guidance: Learn from our experiences educators and wildlife experts.
- Interactive learning: Engage students with outdoor, hands-on experiences. Immersive fieldwork and field trip opportunities throughout Essex.
- Forest School: We offer six week, term or school year programmes designed tailored to your setting.
- After school clubs: We provide all equipment and deliver after school sessions up to 5pm throughout the year.

What we offer

Pre school and babies

Bring your little ones to our relaxed and friendly Nature Tots pre-school clubs.

Schools & colleges

We work with schools and community groups to offer trips to our nature reserves and work with children on their own school grounds.

Family

Looking for something to do? Discover our wildlife themed events and activities in Essex.

Forest School

We deliver Forest School sessions for children throughout Essex at our Nature Discovery Centres and many other sites.

What better way to spend time together as a family than in the great outdoors. Weekend and school holiday events offer a wide variety of ways to spend more time outside and get closer to local wildlife.

Adult training

Get closer to wildlife in Essex with our exciting range of courses. Forest School, Inset CPD days and Nature Courses.

Birthday Parties

We offer birthday parties with a wild twist to encourage adventure and exploration through outdoor activities.

Uniformed groups

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All our events are accessible, risk assessed and our staff have the required checks and training to ensure the quality of your experience.

For Families

Our weekly nature groups, forest school sessions and school holiday programmes provide fun and educational experiences for children of all ages. These sessions are designed to encourage learning in a natural environment, through exploration, creativity, and play.

- Family events: Discover our wildlife themed events and activities in Essex.
- Holiday clubs: Drop off days through the school holidays allow children aged 5-11 to spend the whole day immersed in our wild world.
- Weekly groups: Nature Tots is our weekly pre-school club, for parents and children aged 18 months to 5 years.
- Birthday Parties: We offer specialised birthday parties with a wild twist to encourage adventure and exploration through outdoor activities.

Discover our Wilder Learning Programme