EDUCATION
The Education Group helps and advises schools to create imaginative schemes to improve their grounds in order to make a better environment for study and play. Wherever possible the children are involved and are especially encouraged to see the fun and excitement of gardening. We are always looking for new members who would be willing to use their own particular skills with our education projects. Membership
WORKING WITH HYDE HALL
Essex Gardens Trust for the last two years has contributed funds towards schools visiting Hyde Hall for the day to learn about germination, the details of plants and biodiversity. We pay for transportation to the garden and its wonderful we can enable whole classes to enjoy the day.
Children learn about the role plants play in their lives, about the principles of germination and get the opportunity to plant their own seeds. Some can't wait to get back to their planted seeds after lunch to see if they have started to grow yet. Last year one child came running up to a helper saying they had seen a kangaroo!
Members can go along to help and be part of the day. It’s wonderful to see the children really enjoying themselves and getting involved in plants and gardens. Everybody who has managed to come along has been inspired by the way the children respond to the environment and are very keen that this initiative continues. I’m sure everybody will remember their day out.
EDUCATION RESOURCE PAPERS
These have been prepared on the subjects listed below and are available free of charge to schools and educational centres in Essex, thanks to funding from the Jim Stanton Memorial Fund.
Out of county requests are welcomed for a donation of £25 to cover costs. The information is available in CD format, for details of how to order disks e-mail School CDs.
List of information sheets available
Concept and Creation
