We currently offer schools a range of services and activities as follows:

A base for field studies:

The Environment Centre is an ideal base for field studies being situated in an area that is rich in history, close to a range of different habitats and within walking distance of High Wycombe town centre. Our large upstairs meeting room is available to hire, providing children with a base where they can eat their packed lunch, use our resources and do any follow-up work before returning to school. They can also view our working beehive and associated exhibits and our currrent exhibition. For further details, please go to facilities hire.

Trails:

We are developing a series of trail leaflets and accompanying education packs for use by schools. The first in the series is Change Over Time - Holywell Mead and Rye History Trail, an education pack designed for Key Stage 2 pupils. The pack includes a trail leaflet, a set of activity sheets and notes for teachers. Please contact us for further details.

Bees in the Curriculum:

The British Beekeeper's Association pack for schools "Bees in the Curriculum" is a comprehensive resource pack prepared for teachers to help them use bee-related topics within the framework of the National Curriculum.  Initially made to tie in with Key Stages 1 & 2, the basic information and many of the worksheets are suitable for Key Stages 3 & 4.  Copies cost £10 if collected from The Environment Centre.

Activities with the Ranger Service:

We have links with Wycombe District Council Ranger service which offers a variety of activities including pond dipping, bug hunts, orienteering, conservation tasks and other National Curriculum work. Please contact us for further details.

Hire our exhibitions:

Some of the materials from our previous exhibitions are available for hire. These include:

1. The Bird Exhibition - includes 24 RSPB singing local birds (cuddly toys), information, nests and RSPB pictures.

2. Chalk Stream screens from the Chilterns Conservation Board.

3. Pictures of local animals and information about them.

4. The History Trail exhibition.

5. Pages from The Nuclear Power Debate exhibition.

6. Water Cycle board (size A1) and cards.

Please contact us for details and charges.

Get involved with our exhibitions:

We have a programme of exhibitions on a range of environmental topics throughout the year. If your school is interested in planning or contributing to an exhibition, please contact us.

Activities for children during school holidays:

We are open to the public 7 days a week during school holidays (except during the Christmas holidays) and offer a range of educational activities for children. Please see our exhibitions and events sections for details.