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Give Skelton's wildlife a helping hand
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Posted: Feb 4, 2008
Would you like to help wildlife, improve the environment and learn some new skills? Then Skelton Grange Environment Centre can help. The environmental education centre in South Leeds is holding a range of volunteering events for young people who would like to do something different for a day.
The events include a day of creating habitats and homes for birds, hedgehogs and minibeasts on Tuesday 12th February, a day of planting fruit bushes and herbs for a sensory garden on Thursday 14th February, and a day of tree planting on Sunday 24th February. The events are free of charge, and are aimed at 16-25 year olds, but all over-16s are welcome. Lunch will be included, so please book a place by emailing skelton@btcv.org.uk or by ringing 0113 2430815.
The events are supported by GreenPrints, a partnership of five of the country's leading not-for-profit organisations that provides funding and support for over 700 projects, dedicated to helping young people improve green spaces in our communities. SITA Trust, v the youth volunteering charity, BTCV, The Wildlife Trusts and the BBC's Breathing Places campaign have joined forces to run one of the most integrated, supportive and intuitive funding programmes in the country.
These events are a great opportunity for people to try out volunteering, and to help keep Skelton Grange's wildlife area looking great for visiting children," said Project Officer Toby Roberts. "You don't need to have any experience, just come and give it a try!"
Skelton Grange Environment Centre is an innovative environmental education project in South Leeds, which is a partnership between BTCV and National Grid with support from Leeds City Council. It offers a range of fun, hands-on environmental education activities for schoolchildren which aim to encourage an interest in the natural world. More information can be found on the centre's website at www.skeltongrange.org.uk.
The events are supported by GreenPrints, a partnership of five of the country's leading not-for-profit organisations that provides funding and support for over 700 projects, dedicated to helping young people improve green spaces in our communities. SITA Trust, v the youth volunteering charity, BTCV, The Wildlife Trusts and the BBC's Breathing Places campaign have joined forces to run one of the most integrated, supportive and intuitive funding programmes in the country.
These events are a great opportunity for people to try out volunteering, and to help keep Skelton Grange's wildlife area looking great for visiting children," said Project Officer Toby Roberts. "You don't need to have any experience, just come and give it a try!"
Skelton Grange Environment Centre is an innovative environmental education project in South Leeds, which is a partnership between BTCV and National Grid with support from Leeds City Council. It offers a range of fun, hands-on environmental education activities for schoolchildren which aim to encourage an interest in the natural world. More information can be found on the centre's website at www.skeltongrange.org.uk.
