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The Land Trust

Education

Green spaces In the year 2022/23 the Land Trust saw the number of school visits return to
offer the perfect pre-pandemic levels, with a 25% in-year increase.
virtual classroom Our Green Angels program also grew significantly due to a number of different
whether visitors external funders now investing heavily in this. The programme welcomed a total of
engage with 429 participants in 2022/23.
onsite The feedback we receive from our visitors from our Green Angels courses clearly
interpretation or demonstrates how much our courses are valued:
more formal “Thoroughly enjoyed my day, meeting new people and hearing about different
educational volunteer opportunities as well as learning lots about reedbeds.”
activities with
our rangers and “I’ve gained new knowledge and skills which will be useful going forward. I’m also
proud that I’ve helped in keeping the area nice and cared for.”
partners
“The trainer was excellent and everyone was able to engage at whatever level they
wanted to. We started as individuals but I felt throughout the day I was part of a
group chatting with all. I really loved the tree hug activity and also the art/craft
exercise and the time for me to relax. Amazing workshop and weather as well.
Thank you so much!”
“I loved having time just for me, fun, relaxing and warm engagement with others in
an amazing setting we had a lovely time. Thank You!”

“Thank you so much. I’ve not engaged in anything like this for a long time. It was
very enjoyable.

“The course has fostered a growing interest and appreciation of the season, trees,
fungi and natural world.”

“I’ve found a sense of belonging and ‘finding my people.’”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this course, and it has really helped me individually with my
mental health and confidence.”

Pond Dipping Platform Course
- Hassall Green Nature Reserve,
Sandbach

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