Primary Schools

School children at a Wildlife Trust reserve

Helena Dolby, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust

We are supported by DESC and DEFA to provide a number of sessions for schools across the Island. For the 2025/26 academic year, we are offering set lessons that cover key themes in Manx Wildlife.

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River Dipping

Discover what lives in our freshwater habitats by kick sampling in your local river or stream.

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Minibeast Detectives

Become minibeast detectives as you go on a bug hunt and learn to classify invertebrates by different characteristics.

Rockpooling

Explore the intertidal species living in our rockpools by taking a trip to your local beach or rocky shore.

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Woodland Wonders

Learn all about woodland wildlife from tiny invertebrates to towering trees.

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Habitat Heroes

Learn all about habitats and the positive and negative impact we can have on habitats in the wild and at home.

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Climate Change and Rainforests

Learn about temperate rainforests and how the island is building and expanding them to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.

Under the Sea

Learn about the marine life around the Isle of Man and how our actions can impact them in positive and negative ways.

Wilder School Award

Make your school grounds more wildlife friendly, with guidance, and earn recognition for your efforts!

Laa Feie Manninagh (Manx Wild Day)

A new partnership with The Outdoor Learning Centre that entitles every Year 5 pupil a full day of hands-on outdoor education.

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