Nature
Nature provides clean air, fresh water, food and raw materials and ecosystems that provide a wealth of benefits for humans.
Is nature the answer?
Conserving the natural world, protecting plants and wildlife that are under threat of extinction due to the loss of their habitats, is hugely important and key to battling the effects of climate change.
The reintroduction of beavers into wetlands in Somerset has helped restore biodiversity, slow the flow of water and manage the effects of climate change.
Spotlight on National Trust
National Trust is Europe’s largest conservation charity, looking after nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.
In Somerset, the National Trust look after miles of countryside and coast, including national landmarks Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury Tor and Wellington Monument, the Holnicote estate on Exmoor and visitor hubs at Brean Down and Fyne Court.
Their work is focused on making sure that the places they care for are resilient and ready for the current and future consequences of climate change.
Reducing carbon emissions, planting trees and protecting wildlife habitats are just some of the things The National Trust are doing to protect nature and the climate.
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Somerset Earth Science Centre
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Somerset Wildlife Trust
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Environment Agency
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Outreach opportunities
Outreach opportunities
Met Office
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School visits to Dunster Castle
Bring your school for an awe-inspiring visit to Dunster Castle and Watermill. Explore the showrooms, take in the far-reaching views and seek out the hidden corners of the gardens, as…
School visits to Fyne Court
Fyne Court is the former home of the Crosse family who lived there for over 300 years. The grounds hide clues of its historic past and are now a haven…
Earth Science Centre School Educational Visits
The Somerset Earth Science Centre offers educational visits for schools, colleges, and universities, providing hands-on learning experiences in a purpose-built study center. They teach on many aspects of the quarry…
Local projects
Local projects
Somerset Wildlife Trust Citizen Science
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Green Influencers Scheme
The Wild Paths Trainee Scheme helps young people learn about nature and wildlife. It offers training and work experience for those who want to work in conservation. Trainees get to…
Education Resources
Education Resources
Better Planet Schools
Better Planet Schools is a primary-focused programme that supports climate education across all subjects. It offers hands-on learning, a curriculum of activities for eco clubs, and end-of-term events led by…
Met Office
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National Trust
We’re Europe’s biggest conservation charity and we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Find out about our work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and…
Somerset Wildlife Trust Wilder Schools
We believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the joy of wildlife and wild places in their daily life. By ensuring people of all ages and backgrounds…
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