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Skelton Grange inspiring the next generation of scientists
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Posted: Mar 15, 2007
Over 2,000 events are taking place between 9th and 18th March to celebrate National Science and Engineering Week to raise awareness, appreciation and understanding of science, engineering and technology. Young people visiting Skelton Grange Environment Centre in Leeds have had a great time getting stuck into the outdoor environment learning all about the natural sciences.
As a part of the Science Week celebrations, Year 4 pupils from Hunslet St Joseph’s RC Primary School took part in an exciting day learning all about habitats at the South Leeds environment centre. The hands-on sessions led by BTCV staff and volunteers with a passion for environmental science gave the children the chance to experience a variety of natural habitats including a woodland walk and pond dipping, and learn about how we can look after the natural world.
Skelton Grange Environment Centre, a partnership between BTCV and National Grid with support from Leeds City Council, is keen to promote understanding of environmental issues and the natural sciences to children and young people of all backgrounds and abilities. National Grid supports a network of environmental education centres such as Skelton Grange, which offer imaginative activities to help thousands of children learn about science and the environment.
At the launch of science week, Science Minister Malcom Wicks said: "This is the UK's biggest showcase for science and engineering." He added: "Since the first science week in 1944, this celebration of science has inspired hundreds of thousands of young people to get involved in finding out about developments in science, engineering and innovation."
Skelton Grange Environment Centre has a 6 acre site which has been developed to promote biodiversity and encourage local wildlife, whilst also being a safe accessible area for environmental education and play. The site provides a range of habitats including ponds, young woodland, meadows, a large mature hedge, and a food growing area. The Centre offers free education days for schools in Leeds and Wakefield. For more information see the centre’s website at www.skeltongrange.org.uk
Skelton Grange Environment Centre, a partnership between BTCV and National Grid with support from Leeds City Council, is keen to promote understanding of environmental issues and the natural sciences to children and young people of all backgrounds and abilities. National Grid supports a network of environmental education centres such as Skelton Grange, which offer imaginative activities to help thousands of children learn about science and the environment.
At the launch of science week, Science Minister Malcom Wicks said: "This is the UK's biggest showcase for science and engineering." He added: "Since the first science week in 1944, this celebration of science has inspired hundreds of thousands of young people to get involved in finding out about developments in science, engineering and innovation."
Skelton Grange Environment Centre has a 6 acre site which has been developed to promote biodiversity and encourage local wildlife, whilst also being a safe accessible area for environmental education and play. The site provides a range of habitats including ponds, young woodland, meadows, a large mature hedge, and a food growing area. The Centre offers free education days for schools in Leeds and Wakefield. For more information see the centre’s website at www.skeltongrange.org.uk
