WWT Washington Wetland Centre (Washington, Tyne and Wear) is offering free nature trips to help primary-school children learn about local wildlife. The programme is open to primary schools (Years 1–6 / KS1 & KS2) where at least 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
WWT Washington is delivering these visits through its Generation Wild project. The initiative provides free school visits (including admission) and helps remove common barriers to outdoor education by offering free coach parking and, in some descriptions, free transport.
To help families enjoy the outdoors together, each child who takes part with their school receives a free family-visit voucher so they can return with their parents or guardians. The scheme is designed to help children from lower-income backgrounds spend more time in nature, which WWT says can benefit their health and learning.
Generation Wild has been supported by the Moto Foundation and the ScottishPower Foundation, alongside primary funding from a charitable donor cited in WWT project credits. Staff at the centre use storytelling and immersive activities — including the programme’s ‘Ava’ character and life-size puppet — to help students connect with the birds, habitats and plants they encounter during their visit.
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