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Naturezones
Wildlife Education Trust (NWET) is a wildlife field study centre and a Living
Natural History Museum. It is a “not for profit “ organisation
dedicated to education in the importance of sustaining and creating wildlife
habitats as part of the Island's ecology. Increasing Biodiversity and the
environment. It provides training in nature
conservation for all ages and wonderful outdoor opportunities to do voluntary
work. A
persons health and wellbeing is integral to all of our activities. More
importantly is to understand that the well being of our planet is crucial
to the well being of the human race.
Most of the
training at Naturezones is based on practical work using its ten acre site at
Blackwater, nr Newport, Isle of Wight .
Our activities and projects include…
· Supporting
the National Diploma. Work Experience in nature conservation and environmental
land based studies.
· Duke
of Edinburgh Award scheme
· School
visits to NZ with topics linked to the national curriculum
· Workshops
in wildlife gardening,
· A
field study centre for visiting groups
· Wild
flower plant nursery– training in plant propagation from native seeds
· Walk
and Talk for visiting groups
· Volunteers
of all ages welcome Hands-on conservation work. Improve your CV. Improve your
health and well being
· Enrichment
Days. A Brush with Nature—art workshops inspired by nature
· Birthday
Parties
Naturezones
CONTACT
registered office
Padmore Lodge
Beatrice Avenue
East Cowes
Isle of Wight PO 32 6LP
email:
angela.hewitt@btclick.com
Please support our project
Donate
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Naturezones is situated at Blackwater
Map A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Co. Reg. 6408075
Formed 24th October 2007
Objects
1 To maintain a nature reserve for the
education of people of all ages in the importance of creating, protecting and sustaining a bio-diverse range of habitats for wildlife.
2
To promote and offer guidance towards creating and sustaining areas of bio-diversity in rural, suburban and urban
gardens.
3
To maintain and protect a designated SINC area (Site of Important Nature Conservation) representing a local natural
history of the Isle of Wight.
Naturezones operates a wildlife education
centre in conjunction with various organisations, including the Isle of Wight College and local environmental organisations, and schools. We training people in the stated objects
including, woodland management, meadow management, pond management and wildlife study. It also provides work experience to college students and facilities for
teachers involved in wildlife education courses.
Trustees:
Angela Hewitt
BEM, Jill Fothergill,
Laura McBurnie,
Emma Bartlett
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