Amersham Field Centre

30/08/2024

Would you like to learn how to identify and record plant species? 🌿 👀

Join us for our next 'Free' Nature Champions event for adults at Amersham Field Centre, Mop End.

📅 Saturday 14th September 10am - 3pm

Those attending will be taught ecology skills including identification and biological recording of plant species.🌱
Attendees will also have the chance to learn about how to increase biodiversity in their gardens and local green spaces.💚

This course is for residents of the Amersham & Villages Community Board (Amersham, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont and Coleshill).

👉Booking in advance is required, secure your free place on our website: https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/nature-champions-plants/

23/08/2024

Nature Champions - Free adult courses at Amersham Field Centre, Mop End.

We're working with Wild Amersham and Sustainable Amersham to bring you sessions which will get you outdoors, being physically active and learning more about the wildlife and ecosystems found around Amersham.

Our next event is our event for adults on Plants.🌿

Those attending will be taught ecology skills including identification and biological recording of plant species.🌱

Attendees will also have the chance to learn about how to increase biodiversity in their gardens and local green spaces.💚

This event is for residents of the Amersham & Villages Community Board (Amersham, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont and Coleshill).

👉Booking in advance is required, secure your place on our website: https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/nature-champions-plants/

15/08/2024

Good luck! 🤞

We are thinking of all the A Level and Level 3 students receiving their results today. 🍀

We hope you received the results you wanted after all of your hard work.💪

If you aren't sure of your next steps, here's a great 'Ultimate Guide to Results Day' from UCAS, from appealing, to clearing, to options available to you.
https://buff.ly/4fDreHI

14/08/2024

The team have been working hard in the hot weather making a new Forest School site in the woods. We can't wait to welcome the children back in September, and we've also got some upcoming CPD sessions for Forest School Leaders too. Watch this space!

31/07/2024

28/07/2024

Are you looking for some summer holiday activities for the kids?

Join us from 5th August for Eco-Adventures for 5-11 year olds.

🐞What will you find on a minibeast hunt?
🐸 Discover what lives beneath the surface of our ponds!
🤠 Search for pirate treasure!
🦡 See if you can follow animal tracks to find the places mammals call home!

Book now: https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/eco-adventures-at-amersham/

25/07/2024

Looking for some summer holiday activities for the kids? Join us from 5th August for Eco-Adventures for 5-11 year olds.
Journey to the Stone Age, explore the pond, follow the Pirate's Treasure map, build dens in the forest and use up some energy in the woods

https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/eco-adventures-at-amersham/

24/07/2024

Join us for our Summer Family Nature days on 25, 26, 30 and 31 July. Get out in nature, find out what is living in the pond, search for bugs, run around the woods and do some nature themed crafts.
Bring a picnic and stay for the day! 🦋
https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/eco-adventures-at-amersham/

12/07/2024

Last chance to book your place!
We have a few free spaces left for tommorow!

Saturday 13th July
10am - 3pm

We are looking forward to welcoming our nature champions here at Amersham Field Centre tommorow.

We have plenty of nature based activites planned for your little explorers.

👉Book your place: https://www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/nature-champions-eco-adventures-amersham-13-07-2024/

Sustainable Amersham Amersham & Villages Community Board

11/07/2024

Nature Champions🌿
Join us this Saturday to explore our grounds to learn more about the nature and wildlife here in Amersham.

We had a fantastic time foraging in the woods during our last Eco Adventures session!

😁Our next event is for children aged 5 - 11 years old
📅Saturday 13th July
⏰10am - 3pm
🔖Booking in advance is advised: https://www.field-studies-council.org/2024/04/10/nature-champions-at-amersham/
⚠These sessions are free for residents of the Amersham Community Board area (Amersham, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont and Coleshill)

Sustainable Amersham Amersham & Villages Community Board

09/07/2024

What do you think is living in and around our pond?🦎

Will we find dragonflies and damselflies?

Will we come across any fish?🐠

How much frogspawn do you think we have? 🐸

Come along to our free Nature Champions session for children aged 5 - 11 years old this Saturday 13th July, 10am - 3pm to find out!

👉Book your place here: https://www.field-studies-council.org/2024/04/10/nature-champions-at-amersham/

Sustainable Amersham Amersham & Villages Community Board

08/07/2024

Nature Champions🌿
- Free to attend fun events for residents of Amersham Community board area to learn more about nature.

Who is joining us this weekend for our next session for children aged 5 - 11 years old?🌿

📅Saturday 13th July
⏰10am - 3pm
🔖Booking now: https://www.field-studies-council.org/2024/04/10/nature-champions-at-amersham/

Join us for minibeast hunts, conservation activities, creating habitats, pond dipping and sensory and exploratory activities to learn about nature.🐞🐛

👉Please book your place in advance to avoid disappointment: https://www.field-studies-council.org/2024/04/10/nature-champions-at-amersham/

This session is for residents of the Amersham & Villages Community Board (Amersham, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont and Coleshill)

Sustainable Amersham Amersham & Villages Community Board

07/06/2024

Amersham Nature Champions Family Nature Day!

Who is joining us tomorrow?

Learn to identify different species of invertebrates, plants, trees and mammals and delve deeper into Amersham's ecosystem to see what you can do to help protect it.

This project is fully funded by Amersham & Villages Community Board meaning that sessions are free of charge.

😁'Last chance' to book your place!‼️
📅Saturday 8th June
⏰10am - 3pm
😍Free to attend
⚠️Limited availability so please do book in advance
🔖Booking now: https://www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/nature-champions-family-day-08-06-2024/

This session is for residents of the Amersham & Villages Community Board (Amersham, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont and Coleshill)

Sustainable Amersham 🌿

01/06/2024

Will you be joining us at one of our Nature Champions events this year?🌿🐛

We are hosting free events for children, families and adults to join us in learning more about nature and wildlife here in Amersham.🤩

The Nature Champions sessions will range from minibeast hunts and pond dipping for children and families through to biological recording and learning about how you can help develop biodiversity in your garden and local green spaces for adults.🔍

📅Our next event is for the whole family.
Saturday 8th June
10am - 3pm

👉Find out more and book via our website: https://www.field-studies-council.org/2024/04/10/nature-champions-at-amersham/

These events are for residents of the Amersham & Villages Community Board (Amersham, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont and Coleshill)

🌿Sustainable Amersham 🌿 Amersham & Villages Community Board

29/05/2024

Free Family Nature Day 🐞🐛

Join us on Saturday 8th June for our Family Nature Champions event🌿

See what species you can find on a minibeast hunt, take part in conservation activities, learn how to create wildlife habitats, have a go at pond dipping and so much more.

This event is fun for all the family and a great way to learn more about the nature and wildlife in Amersham as a family.

📅Saturday 8th June
⏰10am - 3pm
😁Limited spaces so booking in advance is advised!
🔖Book here: https://www.field-studies-council.org/2024/04/10/nature-champions-at-amersham/

This session is for residents of the Amersham & Villages Community Board (Amersham, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont and Coleshill)

🌿Sustainable Amersham 🌿Amersham & Villages Community Board

11/05/2024

The Amersham Nature Champions project is off to a great start. We have had 120 Year 4 and 5 children from Amersham visit to learn more about Climate Change in the last month. 🌳🌏

The first Eco Adventures group today enjoyed exploring the woods and pond at the centre. Coolest catches were 5 newts, 9 diving beetle larvae and in the woods we even found a glow worm larva! 💡

The project continues, see our blog page for more info. Next up is our Nature Champions Family Day on 8th June https://www.field-studies-council.org/2024/04/10/nature-champions-at-amersham/

10/05/2024

Nature Champions🌿
- Free to attend fun events for residents of Amersham Community board area to learn more about nature.

Who is joining us tomorrow?

😁'Last chance' to book your place!‼️
📅Saturday 11th May
⏰10am - 3pm
🔖Booking now: https://www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/nature-champions-eco-adventures-11-05-2024/

Join us for minibeast hunts, conservation activities, creating habitats, pond dipping and sensory and exploratory activities to learn about nature.🐞🐛

This session is for residents of the Amersham & Villages Community Board (Amersham, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont and Coleshill)

Sustainable Amersham 🌿

02/05/2024

Nature Champions🌿
- Free to attend events for residents of Amersham Community board area.

😁Our first session for children is coming up.
📅Saturday 11th May
⏰10am - 3pm
🔖Booking in advance is advised: https://www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/nature-champions-eco-adventures-11-05-2024/

Join us for minibeast hunts, conservation activities, creating habitats, pond dipping and sensory and exploratory activities to learn about nature.🐞🐛

The Amersham Nature Champions project aims to increase engagement with the natural world for members of the Amersham community, by providing fun and educational sessions here at our centre in Mop End.

This project is fully funded by Amersham & Villages Community Board meaning that sessions are free of charge.

🐛Sustainable Amersham

30/04/2024

Nature Champions at Amersham Field Centre. 🥳🌿🏆

Our first Nature Champions session is coming up.

Saturday 11th May - Eco Adventures (suitable for 5 - 11 year olds)
10am - 3pm

Join us for minibeast hunts, conservation activities, creating habitats, pond dipping and sensory and exploratory activities to learn about nature.🐞🐛

The Amersham Nature Champions project aims to increase engagement with the natural world for members of the Amersham community, by providing fun and educational sessions based at Amersham Field Centre, Mop End.

This project is fully funded by Amersham & Villages Community Board meaning that sessions are free of charge.

👉Find out more and book your place: https://www.field-studies-council.org/2024/04/10/nature-champions-at-amersham/

We're also working with Wild Amersham and Sustainable Amersham

24/04/2024

Nature Champions at Amersham Field Centre. 🥳🌿🏆

We're excited to bring you this new project, Nature Champions.

The Amersham Nature Champions project aims to increase engagement with the natural world for members of the Amersham community, by providing fun and educational sessions based at Amersham Field Centre, Mop End.

Working in conjunction with Wild Amersham and Sustainable Amersham, sessions will get people outside, being physically active and learning more about the wildlife and ecosystems found around Amersham, and, what can be done to increase biodiversity in their local area.

This project is fully funded by Amersham & Villages Community Board meaning that sessions are free of charge.
We have sessions for children, families and adults, so there really is something for everyone.

👉Find out more and book your place: https://www.field-studies-council.org/2024/04/10/nature-champions-at-amersham/

05/04/2024

We've got some exciting opportunities for Amersham Community Board area residents coming up very soon- watch this space for more information

01/04/2024

There's still time to book your place for our Easter Family Nature Day!🌿🌼

Explore nature and wildlife with our education team in the great outdoors this spring.
You'll love our fun family activities that are suitable for all ages, even the big kids.😁

👉To book your place, please visit our website: https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/eco-adventures-at-amersham/

14/03/2024

Spring is just about here and we're looking forward to the Easter holidays.

If you'd like to take part in fun nature activities this Easter then why not join us for our Easter Family Nature Day!

Join our education team for a day of discovering the outdoors. Follow the Easter trail to find the clues, make some crafts and explore the grounds. Hunt for minibeasts and find out about the wildlife in this area.

Booking in advance is advised: https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/eco-adventures-at-amersham/

09/03/2024

Easter Family Nature Days!🌿🌼

Explore nature and wildlife with our education team in the great outdoors this spring.
You'll love our fun family activities that are suitable for all ages, even the big kids.😁

Join our education team for a day of discovering the outdoors this Easter. Follow the Easter trail to find the clues, make some crafts and explore the grounds. Hunt for minibeasts and find out about the wildlife in this area.

📆Wednesday 3rd April 10.30am - 3pm
📆Thursday 4th April 10.30am - 3pm
📆Wednesday 10th April 10.30am - 3pm

Adults: £5
Children: £5
Babies: £0

👉To book your place, please visit our website: https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/eco-adventures-at-amersham/

27/02/2024

We have a new opportunity for a Tutor to join our Field Studies Centre in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

⭐ Current salary is circa £23,407 per annum. Effective 1 April 2024 salary will be increased to circa £25,625 per annum.
⭐ Excellent benefits – including 28 days leave + bank holidays, life assurance, health cash plan + much more!
⭐ We have accommodation available - relocate to work outdoors!

Are you keen to take your classes into the outdoor environment?

This role allows you to create engaging curriculum based learning opportunities with the nature surrounding you.

Please share this post with anyone you think might be interested!

Click here to find out more: https://shorturl.at/DFPS3

09/02/2024

We've had an exciting first term of Forest School here at Amersham Field Centre.👏🦉🌿

Would you like to join us next term?

Monday 19th, 26th, February and 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March,
Eco Tots - 9.30am - 11am
Home Education Students - 1pm-3pm
Just £10 per session

Forest School is the perfect opportunity for your child to learn, grow, play, and most importantly, have fun in the midst of nature's classroom. 🍄

Swapping screens for green, our activities help engage children in hands-on learning experiences, develop their problem-solving skills, and strengthen their relationship with mother nature.🌲🔎🎨

Join our level 3 Forest School and Childcare Practitioner, Helen Murray as she hosts sessions in the beautiful surroundings of Amersham Field Centre.

👉Booking in advance is advised. Visit our website for further details and to book your place: https://ow.ly/mXYa50Qk87m

🍃💚

02/02/2024

🌟 We are recruiting new trustees! 🌟
Join the Field Studies Council mission, and help us create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity to become part of our environmental education charity, please read more here: https://ow.ly/inP750QwfMh

30/01/2024

🐝🌱Spring is in the air and we have got some fun outdoor activities during February half term for explorers of all ages. Join us for our Spring Family Nature days on 13th & 14th Feb for birdwatching, bird feeders, woodland exploring and searching for signs of spring.

Just £5 a head tickets here https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/eco-adventures-at-amersham/