Evidence shows that outdoor learning increases health and wellbeing, personal development and attainment. Tameside Cultural Services offer outdoor experiences for schools that educate, bring enjoyment and can enhance concentration, confidence, communication skills, connection and community.

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‍Discovering Waterways (full day workshop)

Investigate, record and see first-hand some of the differences between canals and rivers on a short waterside walk from Portland Basin wharf. Pupils can find their feet with fieldwork, observe Tameside’s human geography, and do some detective work to discover how our rivers and canals were used in the past. Can your team conquer our ‘construct a waterwheel’ challenge? Click here to find out more.

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Plants To Dye For (full day workshop)

Let our resident botanist introduce your pupils to a variety of common wild and garden plants, and help them explore how these plants grow and discover their uses through the ages. Then turn back time and go green! Your budding botanists can try an eco-friendly traditional technique, producing plant dyes for creation of their own sustainable artwork. Click here to find out more.

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If you would like to find out more about these workshops, please contact the Outdoor Education Officer at events@tameside.gov.uk.

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