On the Wild Side Project!
GREAT news for all families who live in the Selby area! As of July 2009 Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has started a brand new and exciting project called On the Wild Side, made possible due to receiving a grant of over £300,000 from the Big Lottery Fund, Family Learning Strand.
The project aims to encourage families from across the district to come and learn all about the nature on their doorstep in a wide variety of fun, relaxing and informal ways. The Project Officers will be visiting schools and community centres, running events and activities on local wildlife havens, leading walks through the countryside, running practical conservation workdays, giving talks and presentations, attending local shows and much, much more. Check this website regularly for updates, keep an eye on the local press and look out for our posters and fliers around the area.
The project aims to work with families, and we define this as at least one adult and one child. This means that if you are a grandparent, carrer or other responsible adult we would love to hear from you and help to make you a part of this worthwhile project.
We would also like to hear from any existing family or conservation groups in the area who would like to be part of the project along with the existing partners (Selby District Council, Yorkshire Water, Selby Extended Services, Groundwork and the Forestry Commission). The more people and groups involved in the planning and content of this project, the better it will be!
Two full-time officers will be attached to the project until its completion in July 2012. They can be contacted on 01904 659570 or using the email addresses below:
Steve Meays stephen.meays@ywt.org.uk
Joanne Hodgson joanne.hodgson@ywt.org.uk