Photography by: Graham Burns, Alan Laing, Stephen Owen, T Norman Tait

Opening times April—September Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm October—March: Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Bookings, prices and further information Our educational sessions are provided free of charge. As SWT is a charity, we welcome donations. A suggested rate would be £2.00 per child for a half day session and £3.00 per child for a full day session with a minimum suggested donation of £20 for a group. Sessions are adapted to the age of the group and topics studied in class. We also offer pre- and post-visit talks and introductory visits to Jupiter for teachers or group leaders. Advice is also available on school wildlife garden work. For bookings and further information, please contact the Jupiter Ranger on 01324 486475 or email jupiterranger@swt.org.uk

How to get there By public transport The nearest railway stations are Polmont, Falkirk Grahamston or Falkirk High. Bikes can be taken on the train. By car From Junction 5 or 6 of the M9 follow the signs to Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. On Wood Street turn right, then left at the end of the road. We are located just past the green gate.

Bowhouse Nursery Visit June 2007

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Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre

Pre-school environmental

education

Welcome to our pre-school education programme.

Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre in Grangemouth has woodlands, ponds, meadows, picnic

areas, a wildflower nursery and a demonstration wildlife garden where children can learn about birds, bugs and beasties. Activities such as pond-dipping and mini-beast

hunting allow children to explore and investigate their natural surroundings, giving a

greater appreciation, knowledge and understanding of ecosystems and conservation.

Our fun pre-school sessions are led by the Jupiter Ranger and are the ideal way to

begin to explore the natural world! Sessions are compatible with a Curriculum for

Excellence. Please ask if you would like more information on curriculum links. A Curriculum for Excellence at Jupiter. At Jupiter children will be…

Successful learners by:

• Developing an interest in and understanding of the living world.

• Developing a range of skills through first hand observation, practical activities,

challenges and discussion.

Confident individuals by:

• Learning in a real life context about the environment.

• Expressing their views on and experiences of the natural world.

Responsible Citizens by:

• Developing a respect for living things and the environment.

• Relating classroom learning to real life experiences.

• Recognizing their role in protecting the environment.

Effective Contributors by

• Engaging in a wide range of collaborative tasks beyond the classroom.

• Share their learning based on first hand experience.

Topics at Jupiter The following topics are all on offer. Please get in touch if there is any other nature related topic you would like to look at.

Scavenger Hunts A fun challenge to explore the woods and fields whilst collecting lots of special natural objects!

Creepy Crawlies From beetles to spiders to worms there are all kinds of fascinating little creatures to be found!

The Seasons There are big changes at Jupiter through the seasons. Find out what is special about the season when you visit!

The senses in nature. Use all your senses to find out more about the natural world around you!

Plants & Animals There are plenty of interesting plants and animals living around Jupiter. This is a chance to get to know some of them!