Family Forest School: Learning, Planting & Litter Picks
From "Beckton & Royal Docks Community Assemblies 2022"
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Our project aims to encourage the Beckton & Royal Docks community to look after our local nature reserve through outdoor learning sessions and events that promote care for our local parks through first hand experience.
We will deliver free Forest School sessions to children aged 3- 11 years and their parent/carer, twice per week and during school term breaks in Beckton District Park South nature reserve— making quality outdoor education accessible to Newham families.
We will also use the Community Assemblies funding to improve and maintain Beckton District Park South nature reserve by holding regular Litter Picks and Community Planting Days, open to the wider community.
Through our sessions and community events we aim to:
- Build a cohesive local community
- Encourage families to spend more time outdoors
- Improve environmental awareness and build nature connection
- Improve children's social skills
- Improve children's physical/motor skills
- Transform Beckton District Park South from a place that attracts ASB to a well-loved and well-used local asset
Curious by Nature is a local community interest company that brings together a diverse community of east London families connected by a love of learning and playing in nature. Our group was founded in April 2019, for families interested in alternative education methods and spending time in nature.
