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The Tale Valley contains important and
in some cases unique opportunities for country-side
and river management, conservation, landscape history
and geography based studies. These include the Escot
Wetlands, a carefully preserved area which enjoys stewardship
status, and the important Tale Valley Water Meadows
which currently form part of an important restoration
project.
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The Tale is the subject of a significant programme of work by the Tale Valley Trust including two river management demonstration sites. The potential of these and other study sites is exploited to the full by the Education Ranger who works closely with course tutors to optimise study programmes. |
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The rich and varied natural setting of the estate offers a multitude of learning opportunities conveniently situated close to a number of local schools. Escot has now linked up with The Kings School providing vocational training in ‘Small Animal Care’ and are looking to develop further courses. These may include Land Based Operations, Beauty, Construction, and Child Care. It is envisaged that a centre of excellence in Nursery Education and Child Care Training will follow shortly thereafter subject to the usual approvals. |
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Using the magical gardens, wetlands, woods and parkland of the Escot Estate and other sites in the Tale Valley, our Education Ranger will design and supervise a programme that responds to the needs of your own group. There are many activities to choose from. For example, a Wild Day Out includes nature treasure hunts, birds of prey displays, pond dipping and bug hunts, and story telling in the forest whilst cooking (and eating!) squishy marshmallows around the camp fire. We also offer a Wild night Out, a Dormouse Day and an Otter Day. These all combine lessons in conservation with exciting countryside activities. These day and half-day programmes are suited to school children and college students and also those with special needs. Parents and teachers are encouraged to play a full part (including eating the marshmallows!)
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e Tale Valley Trust including two
river management demonstration sites.
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