| www.wasp.ik.com WASP
currently has 12 clubs operating in schools throughout the area. At
WASP clubs, members play lots of different games and activities (Crazy Courtship,
Barn Owl Bonkers, Butterfly Bonanza to name a few) as well as working on practical
sessions such as building bird feeding stations and planning and developing their
school grounds. No one sits still for long at WASP club as the WASP team encourage
very interactive learning! WASP members can post their ideas about wildlife and
WASP clubs on the website,
as well as catching up with the latest news in the Obzzzerver. WASP
holds very exciting conferences each year for all its members to attend. Among
past themes has been the Animal Olympics. At WASP conferences, children may be
'interviewed' by special WASP reporters to find out what they think about wildlife
issues and what they have been doing at school with WASP. All
WASP club members are consulted about what they want to do and are involved in
deciding what their WASP club will do. This gives the young people a voice and
a choice in making decisions which will affect them, leading to a sense of ownership
of the project. The
WASP project aims to enthuse and motivate young people in their school and everyday
lives by offering stimulating new opportunities. The impact on the wider community
is very positive, with children gaining knowledge of their environment
and developing a sense of responsibility towards it, as well as being encouraged
to become involved in their local community or youth group. For
further details visit: www.wasp.ik.com W.A.S.P
The Environment Education Centre
Howick Cross Lane
Penwortham
Preston
PR1 0NS tel:
01772751138
fax: 01772749842
email: education@lancswt.org.uk | 
