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Through hands-on learning, outdoor experiences and curriculum-linked activities, we help children and young people discover the value of healthy rivers and the role they can play in protecting them.
Our education programmes connect children and young people with rivers, wildlife and the environment through engaging, hands-on experiences.
From primary school workshops and field trips to citizen science activities and river restoration projects, we help students develop knowledge, skills and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Our activities support curriculum learning while encouraging curiosity, environmental stewardship and positive action for rivers.
Project Kingfisher connects children with their local river through engaging, hands-on learning in and beyond the classroom. It is available to schools in the Wandle, Hogsmill and Beverley Brook catchments and is expanding across the River Loddon catchment, including Wokingham, Chineham and surrounding areas.
Our River, Our Water offers free, curriculum-linked sessions for primary schools in selected areas of Kent, East Sussex and Hampshire. Pupils explore the value of water, discover their local rivers and learn how they can help protect them.
A group of children at an education session © South East Rivers Trust
Our education sessions are designed to support learning across a range of subjects, including science, geography, environmental studies and citizenship.
Through interactive activities, pupils explore topics such as river ecosystems, biodiversity, water quality, climate change and sustainability.
There’s no better classroom than nature.
We offer opportunities for pupils to explore rivers and green spaces first-hand, helping them develop confidence, observation skills and a greater understanding of the natural environment.
Activities may include river studies, wildlife surveys, habitat investigations and practical conservation work.
Young people can play an important role in understanding and protecting rivers.
Our citizen science activities enable pupils to collect environmental data, monitor river health and contribute to real-world conservation projects, helping them see how science can drive positive change.
Today’s young people are tomorrow’s decision-makers, volunteers and environmental champions.
By helping children understand the importance of healthy rivers, we’re building knowledge, confidence and a lasting connection to nature that can inspire positive action for years to come.
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Whether you’re looking for a one-off workshop, a field visit or a longer-term education programme, we’d love to hear from you.
Together, we can inspire the next generation to understand, value and care for the rivers on their doorstep.
