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Science and Silk Experience
Date(s): 14 January 2008 to 31 December 2013
Time(s): 10:00 - 14:00
Venue: Silk Museum/Paradise Mill (Google map), Macclesfield, Cheshire
Description:
A brand new programme for Key Stage 2 children.
A mix of interactive and taught sessions covering materials and their properties; Life cycles; Forces and Motion; Light and colour; electricity and magnetism. Help silk workers, Fred and Millie solve problems, investigate fabric and dyes in our 'Bombyx Boffins' workshop. Explore a microscopic world and meet Cedric the silk worm in our redesigned 'Spectrum'
gallery.
Date(s): 14 January 2008 to 31 December 2013
Time(s): 10:00 - 14:00
Venue: Silk Museum/Paradise Mill (Google map), Macclesfield, Cheshire
Description:
A brand new programme for Key Stage 2 children.
A mix of interactive and taught sessions covering materials and their properties; Life cycles; Forces and Motion; Light and colour; electricity and magnetism. Help silk workers, Fred and Millie solve problems, investigate fabric and dyes in our 'Bombyx Boffins' workshop. Explore a microscopic world and meet Cedric the silk worm in our redesigned 'Spectrum'
gallery.
Darwin Explorers Club
Date(s): 12 February 2009 to 31 December 2014
Time(s): 0:00 - 23:55
Venue: Darwin Forest Country Park (Google map), Matlock, Derbyshire
Description:
From flowers to bugs and birds, the Darwin Explorer's Club gives children the chance to discover and learn about the wildlife of Darwin Forest Country Park. Membership includes a Ł4.95 Starter Pack with everything needed to get the outdoor learning experience underway. This includes Charles Darwin themed activity cards which cover: how to be an explorer and learn more about flora and fauna; how to spot tracks and work out what creatures are around; how to recognise different types of tree and how to identify and draw birds. Others will be added over time.
Date(s): 12 February 2009 to 31 December 2014
Time(s): 0:00 - 23:55
Venue: Darwin Forest Country Park (Google map), Matlock, Derbyshire
Description:
From flowers to bugs and birds, the Darwin Explorer's Club gives children the chance to discover and learn about the wildlife of Darwin Forest Country Park. Membership includes a Ł4.95 Starter Pack with everything needed to get the outdoor learning experience underway. This includes Charles Darwin themed activity cards which cover: how to be an explorer and learn more about flora and fauna; how to spot tracks and work out what creatures are around; how to recognise different types of tree and how to identify and draw birds. Others will be added over time.
Evolving Words
Date(s): 27 March 2010 to 31 December 2012
Time(s): 0:00 - 23:55
Venue:
Description:
The Evolving Words is now complete and will be relaunched this month. Many of of the poems and films inspired by Darwin and his work are highly relevant to the International Year of Biodiversity. Please leave a comment on the blog at www.evolvingwords.org
Date(s): 27 March 2010 to 31 December 2012
Time(s): 0:00 - 23:55
Venue:
Description:
The Evolving Words is now complete and will be relaunched this month. Many of of the poems and films inspired by Darwin and his work are highly relevant to the International Year of Biodiversity. Please leave a comment on the blog at www.evolvingwords.org
The Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity
Date(s): 1 April 2010 to 31 December 2014
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: Darwin Centre, The Natural History Museum , London, London
Description:
This is a new resource centre for anyone with an interest in UK natural history. The Centre is situated in the Natural History Museum's new Darwin Centre.
Visitors will be able to access over 10,000 drawers of plants and animals collected in the UK. Scientists from the Identification and Advisory Service will also be on hand.
The Centre will respond to people's concerns about threats to UK biodiversity by taking a lead in the national citizen science debate and by actively leading partnership projects.
Date(s): 1 April 2010 to 31 December 2014
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: Darwin Centre, The Natural History Museum , London, London
Description:
This is a new resource centre for anyone with an interest in UK natural history. The Centre is situated in the Natural History Museum's new Darwin Centre.
Visitors will be able to access over 10,000 drawers of plants and animals collected in the UK. Scientists from the Identification and Advisory Service will also be on hand.
The Centre will respond to people's concerns about threats to UK biodiversity by taking a lead in the national citizen science debate and by actively leading partnership projects.
OPAL Water Survey
Date(s): 1 May 2010 to 1 November 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: Across England , London, London
Description:
Good water quality is essential for the many animals and plants that live in and around our lakes, ponds and rivers. Unfortunately, water is easily affected by pollution from agriculture, waste we throw away, and even pollutants in the air.
Amazingly, we still know very little about the health of the water in many of our lakes and ponds, especially the small ones. By taking part in the OPAL water survey, you'll help scientists learn more about water quality across the country.
By telling us what life you see in your local pond or lake you’ll discover more about the water's health and contribute to valuable scientific research.
For more information or to reserve a pack please contact the Water Centre at opalwatercentre@geog.ucl.ac.uk
Date(s): 1 May 2010 to 1 November 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: Across England , London, London
Description:
Good water quality is essential for the many animals and plants that live in and around our lakes, ponds and rivers. Unfortunately, water is easily affected by pollution from agriculture, waste we throw away, and even pollutants in the air.
Amazingly, we still know very little about the health of the water in many of our lakes and ponds, especially the small ones. By taking part in the OPAL water survey, you'll help scientists learn more about water quality across the country.
By telling us what life you see in your local pond or lake you’ll discover more about the water's health and contribute to valuable scientific research.
For more information or to reserve a pack please contact the Water Centre at opalwatercentre@geog.ucl.ac.uk
Concrete Jungle
Date(s): 22 May 2010 to 30 December 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: internet , London, London
Description:
Concrete Jungle will be the most exciting Wildlife Conservation and Gardening Project in the UK. Concrete Jungle launches on Biodiversity Day.
Sign up for this Cool it Schools free online project at www.coolitschools.com
Concrete Jungle is aimed at schools, but all are welcome. The project will help you to:
Create a flourishing wildlife habitat in your school yard.
Join Cool it Schools biodiversity linked art projects.
Display films, pictures and writing in your Cool it Schools showcase.
Learn about gardening from the environmental charity Groundwork.
Gain an Eco-Schools award.
Enter Natural England’s Big Wildlife Garden of the Year competition.
Date(s): 22 May 2010 to 30 December 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: internet , London, London
Description:
Concrete Jungle will be the most exciting Wildlife Conservation and Gardening Project in the UK. Concrete Jungle launches on Biodiversity Day.
Sign up for this Cool it Schools free online project at www.coolitschools.com
Concrete Jungle is aimed at schools, but all are welcome. The project will help you to:
Create a flourishing wildlife habitat in your school yard.
Join Cool it Schools biodiversity linked art projects.
Display films, pictures and writing in your Cool it Schools showcase.
Learn about gardening from the environmental charity Groundwork.
Gain an Eco-Schools award.
Enter Natural England’s Big Wildlife Garden of the Year competition.
New Pond zone
Date(s): 19 July 2010 to 31 December 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre (Google map), Barnes, London
Description:
Our new pond zone, opening in July, will feature interactive games, a trip down a plughole, and underwater cameras, allowing you to watch fascinating aquatic creatures in their natural habitat. The zone aims to demonstrate why wetlands are important and how you can help to protect them.
Date(s): 19 July 2010 to 31 December 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre (Google map), Barnes, London
Description:
Our new pond zone, opening in July, will feature interactive games, a trip down a plughole, and underwater cameras, allowing you to watch fascinating aquatic creatures in their natural habitat. The zone aims to demonstrate why wetlands are important and how you can help to protect them.
OPAL Biodiversity Survey
Date(s): 1 September 2010 to 1 November 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: Across England , London, London
Description:
The OPAL Biodiversity Survey is a national survey that anyone can take part in. People are encourged to explore the diversity of life near them whilst making valuable contributions to scientific research.
Date(s): 1 September 2010 to 1 November 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: Across England , London, London
Description:
The OPAL Biodiversity Survey is a national survey that anyone can take part in. People are encourged to explore the diversity of life near them whilst making valuable contributions to scientific research.
RBC Rain garden
Date(s): 15 September 2010 to 31 December 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre (Google map), Barnes, London
Description:
London Wetland Centre's beautiful new rain garden, designed by landscape gardening expert Nigel Dunnett and Matthew Wilson (Channel 4's 'The Landscape Man') opens this month.
Rain water management is the key focus of the garden, a vital message at a time when water conservation will become more and more important as the climate changes. As befits a garden at a wildlife reserve it will also feature creature towers to provide habitats for animals to live in, a pictorial meadow and wetland planting.
Recycling is another important theme. An old shipping container is brought to life as a stunning pavilion planted with a green roof, providing an elevated wildlife habitat. The pavilion's outside walls include spaces crammed with natural materials where birds, insects, spiders and other wildlife can feed and shelter.
Date(s): 15 September 2010 to 31 December 2012
Time(s): 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre (Google map), Barnes, London
Description:
London Wetland Centre's beautiful new rain garden, designed by landscape gardening expert Nigel Dunnett and Matthew Wilson (Channel 4's 'The Landscape Man') opens this month.
Rain water management is the key focus of the garden, a vital message at a time when water conservation will become more and more important as the climate changes. As befits a garden at a wildlife reserve it will also feature creature towers to provide habitats for animals to live in, a pictorial meadow and wetland planting.
Recycling is another important theme. An old shipping container is brought to life as a stunning pavilion planted with a green roof, providing an elevated wildlife habitat. The pavilion's outside walls include spaces crammed with natural materials where birds, insects, spiders and other wildlife can feed and shelter.