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Training day gets teachers out of the classroom

April 18, 2013
Author: Hannah

Our Education Team has just had a great day running a teacher training session at Bosvigo Primary school in Truro, Cornwall, where 22 members of staff turned up a day early for the beginning of term for a very unusual mission…. ….to explore a new planet (the playground) on a perilous space mission led by [...]

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Study at Eden on a new MSc course in sustainability

March 8, 2013
Author: Hannah

We’ve joined forces with Anglia Ruskin University and Change Agents UK to launch a new Masters course that will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to act as catalysts for sustainability. Entitled ‘MSc Sustainability: Working for Positive Change’, the Masters course is accredited by Anglia Ruskin University, with several modules being taught here at [...]

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Outdoor learning teacher training sows seeds in schools across the country

January 22, 2013
Author: Hannah

Teachers always tell us that they leave our teacher training days fired up with all sorts of outdoor learning ideas to take home and try with their own classes across the country. So we decided it was time to catch up with them and find out just what exciting things they’ve been up to since [...]

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Fun things to do with trees

November 30, 2012
Author: Hannah

It’s National Tree Week, so why not try these simple outdoor activities in school, or with your own family, to get kids learning through trees? The tree activities touch on art, science and maths – and they’re fun. Activity 1: Bark rubbing Even when trees have no leaves, you can still enjoy their shape and [...]

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Five reasons to learn beekeeping

October 22, 2012
Author: Hannah

Man has been beekeeping for millennia – there are pictures of beehives on temples dating back to 2,500 BC. So there must be something in it! If you’re thinking of taking up beekeeping, why not join us for a one-day beekeeping course in November 2012? Or read on to be persuaded… Bees produce fresh honey A [...]

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School visit to Eden for award-winning young scientists

September 29, 2012
Author: Guest

We had a fantastic time last week hosting a group of young students from Herefordshire’s Staunton-on-Wye Primary School, as part of their Rolls Royce Science Prize Eden Award, which recognises inspirational science teaching and rewards outstanding teachers. The budding young scientists, engineers and designers received the award for their project to create a play hut [...]

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Teachers mustn’t forget to play

September 11, 2012
Author: Guest

Bran Howell, from Eden’s Education team, tells us why it’s just as important for teachers to play outdoors as it is for kids. We all bang on about the benefits of outdoor learning for young people. It’s covered in the national press, in academic papers, and is a favourite of old hippies like me. But [...]

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Scything renaissance in Eden Project gardens

September 8, 2012
Author: Hannah

It’s an age-old scene, you’ll have seen it in paintings; man slowing wielding a scythe back and forth cutting swathes of grass. From this autumn you’ll be able to see our gardeners doing it at Eden too – and even have a go yourself in our short course. We’ve just kitted out the Green Team [...]

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Learn to garden on Eden’s practical horticulture course

August 3, 2012
Author: Hannah

Whether you’re looking for professional horticultural training or would simply like to get more out of your own garden, check out our series of one-day gardening courses starting this September. You can pick and choose from the Saturday sessions or come along to all eight, which together make up a Certificate in Practical Horticulture. The [...]

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Peace Camp brings love poems to the Eden Project

July 18, 2012
Author: Hannah

If you’re exploring the Eden Project this summer, look out for a special place at the heart of our Wild Cornwall area that’s dedicated to love poems. Step inside the bell tent and you’ll be greeted with a cascade of beautifully decorated bottles full of messages, complete with a delicious soundscape of poems read aloud [...]

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