Our TweedWATCH education initiative is hosting a series of interactive events in and around the river at Old Melrose Estate during British Science Week (7-16 March) to inspire future generations about nature, science and conservation.
An Advance Higher Biology Day, run in collaboration with RHET, will give Berwickshire High School students hands-on fieldwork experience, learning from experts at Tweed Forum, BugLife and the Tweed Foundation. From invertebrate identification and moth conservation to wildlife observation and learning about electrofishing, students will explore the fascinating science of nature. This is a pilot event and it’s hoped that other similar sessions can be organised for Borders schools in future.
The event will provide an invaluable opportunity for young people to develop real-world environmental skills and perhaps inspire future careers in science and conservation. We’re delighted to be working with RHET on this important pilot.
Our British Science Week programme also includes a visit to Old Melrose Estate by pupils from St Boswells Primary, who will be given an introduction to minibeasts. Burgh Primary will take part in a Tree & Biodiversity Day in their school grounds. We hope our events for younger children will encourage curiosity and a desire to engage with nature.
TweedWATCH is a key element of the Destination Tweed project and is funded by the Fallago Environment Fund, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, EU LIFE WADER and Northumbrian Water
