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23 September 2009
Pupils raring to go on Big Bug Hunt!
Spiders, woodlice and shieldbugs thrilled the young pupils at Benwick Primary School near March last Tuesday as they explored schools grounds on the trail of minibeasts as part of The Wildlife Trust’s Big Bug Hunt, which has raised valuable funds for the local Trust’s important work.
Linda Marshall, the schools outreach officer for the Trust helped the children to understand why looking after wildlife is important and how the Cambridgeshire Wildlife Trust is fighting to protect wildlife and restore lost habitats. She said, “I am thoroughly impressed by the wonderful enthusiasm of the pupils and all the help from families and staff to make the ‘Big Bug Hunt’ a real success. More than £300 has been raised and these funds will help all our conservation and education work.”
The fun event included a prize draw, which was won by Amy who chose to adopt a dormouse and will receive a delightful ‘Adopt a Species’ pack including photograph and factsheet. All the children were proud of their achievements and one little boy was heard to exclaim “ I love bug hunting”.
Close to Benwick, the Wildlife Trust manages sites such as Lady’s Wood and Upwood Meadows, a fantastic place to visit in Spring, the woods are full of bluebells and the meadows have an ever changing display of rare and beautiful wild flowers.
Please contact:
Linda Marshall
Schools Outreach Officer
Telephone 01234 768542
Email: linda.marshall@wildlifebcnp.org
Notes to Editor
Bringing people together to take action for wildlife is the Trust’s mission. We manage 129 nature reserves - all of them free to visit – and 95% of the population live within five miles of one of our reserves. We are working to make these wildlife havens bigger, better and more joined-up – vital to help wildlife to adapt to a changing climate. By gathering valuable information about wildlife and working with other landowners the Trust also monitors and safeguards wildlife beyond the boundary of its reserves.