The joy of finding a black and yellow striped caterpillar
belonging to the cinnabar moth almost overwhelmed Jake from Manchester.
The attention to detail of his drawing, and the care with which he treated this living creature,
was enough to convince any onlooker of the importance of environmental education.
In 2003 over 24,000 school children from as far as Manchester and beyond, took advantage
of the education services at the National Trust, Formby.
Waiting to take them on a voyage of discovery were education guides and volunteers
trained to bring their studies alive. A wide range of options, spanning the National Curriculum
and covering topics such as woodland and beach habitats, red squirrels and coastlines,
have proved yet again very popular with schools, many of whom return year after year.
Sheila Wooley
Education Assitant, National Trust
This is the outdoor educational picnic area, where school groups can enjoy lunch, weather permitting.
The site also has an undercover area for when the elements are less favourable.