DEVON Wildlife Trust is to hold a public drop-in session this week for anyone interested in its plans to open Devon’s first ‘nature school’ on the site in Okehampton.

The team which has been involved in developing the exciting plans will be on hand to answer any questions and queries at the Ockment Centre from 2pm to 7pm on Friday, February 24.

Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no need to book – just drop in at your convenience. Tea and coffee will be available along with information about Devon Wildlife Trust’s plans and its track record in education.

Peter Burgess from Devon Wildlife Trust said: ‘This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to find out more about Nature Schools from the team at Devon Wildlife Trust which is behind its development.

‘Nature Schools will deliver an education for children following the national curriculum.

‘Our education will, however, look and feel very different, more time will be spent outdoors in the local environment, and more nature will be brought into the classroom.

‘This will stimulate young minds, and help children connect with all spheres of the curriculum helping to create a happy, healthy and exciting school environment.’

People who wish to register their support for plans to establish Devon’s first Nature School can do so at a dedicated website www.natureschools.org.uk/devon.html

Photo by Charlie Tyjas.