Schoolchildren take up eco challenge
Date published: 07 April 2014
More than 3,000 pupils from 36 schools across Rochdale borough have taken part in a range of environmental and nature activities to herald the changing of the seasons.
The youngsters took part in a week of activities in both autumn and spring/summer including pond dipping at Springfield Park followed by laboratory testing, small animal, reptile and insect handling, Trashion fashion show with creations made out of waste materials, bug hotel making, mini beasts, using recycled materials in gardening, Fairtrade School Award, landfill site visit, renewable energy challenge, litter surveys, map reading, grow your own fruits and vegetables, woodland walk tree study and making jam jar wormeries.
The Local Environmental Action Fortnight (LEAF) began in 2004 and was developed by the Countryside Ranger Service, in partnership with Rochdale's Education for Sustainability Network (RESN).
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