The Our River, Our Water project offers FREE river education sessions to schools, home educated groups and uniform groups (Scouting, Guiding and other similar youth groups). The sessions cover river wildlife and features along with water saving activities which highlight where our water comes from and what we can do to reduce our water use, leaving more for our vital river and wetland habitats.
All of our sessions offer hands on, immersive activities that engage children with the natural world. Whilst we offer set sessions, we may be able to adjust activities to fit with the school’s needs, please ask on booking. Sessions are suitable for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils.
How to Book
To give your class or group an engaging and memorable experience learning about their local chalk stream, please take a look at our education pack, choose the best option(s) for you and get in touch via our booking form:
Our River, Our Water Primary School Information Pack
Our River, Our Water Primary School Booking Form
Our River, Our Water Home Education Information Pack
Our River, Our Water Home Education Booking Form
Our River, Our Water Uniformed Group Information Pack
Our River, Our Water Uniformed Group Booking Form
Travel Grant
A travel grant is available to all state funded schools with 20% or more pupils eligible for Free School Meals. You can find details of the travel grant here.
Our River, Our Water sessions are a partnership between Southern Water (our funder) and the Rivers Trust South East. The Rivers Trust South East is a group of rivers trusts that work to ensure all life can thrive in and around our rivers. With the southeast of England receiving less and less rainfall each year and the population growing, demand for water is on the increase. The water we use is taken from the environment, leaving less for our river and wetland habitats. The sessions aim to help spread the vital message that we all need to use water wisely to protect our precious environment, ensuring there is enough of this critical resource for both us and the wildlife these habitats support.
For more information, contact the Education and Engagement team education@wessexrt.org.uk or 01722 654253.
For more information about Southern Water’s education work, including resources, activities and ideas to support your class’s learning, please visit their website: www.southernwater.co.uk/water-for-life/education
