The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife charity in the counties of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.  It is responsible for over 50 nature reserves representing more than 6000 acres of valuable wildlife habitat.  The Trust currently manages two purpose built study centres – at Swanwick, near Fareham and at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood. A third centre, the Testwood Study Centre, is due to open in late 2002 at Testwood Lakes, near Totton.  At each site, a wide range of activities are available, tailored to the needs of each party and the National Curriculum.  

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has an education team comprising Education Wardens, based at each of our Study Centres, and an Education Officer, based at the Trust office, to provide outreach activities, advice and training. This team is augmented by other Trust staff experienced in community conservation work. With this breadth of knowledge and experience, we can provide a comprehensive service to schools throughout the county.  Activities for primary aged children include pond dipping, simple map making and math trails.  We also provide areas of study for secondary aged children, pre-school, KS1/2, KS 3/4, 16 + and NSG.  Activities focus mainly on the science and geography curriculum requirements but there are a number of cross - curricular themes that may be developed.  The Education Wardens will be pleased to discuss your curricular needs and help plan your school visit.