By Georgina Maw, Head of Educational Outreach “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare today.”Malcolm X This quote resonates with me when I reflect on our educational endeavours. The whole purpose of our workshops, conferences, wild beach schools and assemblies is to inspire children in the present by…
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Successful First Youth Eco Conference!
Our First Youth Eco Conference saw over 100 pupils from across Hampshire gather to discuss key environmental issues. In October, we launched our first eco conference for schools from across Hampshire in conjunction with the Hampshire Youth Parliament. The well-attended event, held at Winchester College, saw secondary pupils learn, reflect and discuss key environmental issues…
My Internship Experience with the Final Straw Foundation!
By Hannah Cooper I have always had an interest in nature and our environment. I went from eco team and gardening club in primary school, to biology student in college, to enrolling for a degree in environmental science through the Open University- with any free time in-between spent exploring in the woods or along our…
We are hiring – Outreach Assistant!
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED – THANK YOU. Role: Final Straw Foundation Outreach Assistant Job Summary Salary: £20,000 pro rata per annum (equates to £8,165 per annum gross)Work location: Emsworth, HampshireHours per week: 20 hours p/w, term time only, with an additional 6 days spread throughout the school holidays.Contract type: Fixed term 1 yearClosing date: 1st September 2022Interview dates: 6th & 7th September 2022…
Wild Beach Schools Launch!
At the beginning of July, Final Straw Foundation ran the first two sessions of its new wild beach school programme. Chief Operating Officer, Lissie Pollard, reflects on the success of the sessions and what the charity learnt. We firmly believe that education is key to help protect our precious coastlines and wildlife, including to combat…
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