MP joins schoolchildren at nature reserve

Stephanie Peacock, MP for Barnsley East, got the chance to see local schoolchildren being inspired by nature this week when she paid a visit to RSPB Old Moor to see the reserve’s successful outdoor learning programme.

Children from Goldthorpe Primary School came to the reserve for a day with Old Moor’s expert team, discovering pond mini-beasts and the habitat they live in. The children spent time in the habitats, where they followed the national curriculum-led sessions, learning about the wildlife and nature.

The children were joined by the local MP, who took the opportunity to discuss the important work the reserve is undertaking to protect the natural environment and wildlife, and how she can work alongside the reserve in future.

Said Stephanie: “It’s really important to get children active, with hands-on learning experiences in nature from a young age, as it has a positive impact on their physical health, emotional well-being and their education.”

The learning team at RSPB Old Moor have a variety of fantastic habitats and tailored learning sessions they offer to schools. These provide the children with the perfect opportunity to experience nature first hand, make exciting discovers, and instil a love of the natural world and with that the desire to protect it in the future.

It is not just schools that have to chance to enjoy this wildlife oasis; over 100,000 visitors per year come to RSPB Old Moor. With regular events, amazing wildlife, beautiful countryside walks, a stunning shop and delicious food served in the café, it is not hard to see why. RSPB Old Moor has something for everyone.

Matthew Capper, Site Manager at RSPB Dearne Valley said: “The future of the reserve is looking even better, as the RSPB has recently been awarded a new Heritage Lottery Funding bid which is being worked on for the site in the next two years.

“The programme will be looking to invest in the facilities of an already well visited site, so watch this space for exciting future work and developments.”

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