NOC hosts its first Eco-School visit. The Ludlow Juniors

On Thursday 10^th May 2012, over 30 children from Ludlow Junior School visited NOC Southampton. This was the first Eco-School visit hosted by the Centre. Eco-Schools is a national programme run by Keep Britain Tidy.

Eco-School visit. The Ludlow Juniors

The group had a packed morning starting with climate change briefing from Michael Henehan and a visit to the site Aquarium to learn about the potential of impacts of climate change on our local marine environment with Chris Sturdy.

The children also went on tour to see how NOC is managing its own carbon footprint with Lewis Rennison & Candy Snelling. This included a popular stop at the Waste Management Area to consider the ‘hidden’ carbon footprint of waste with Chris Bath, Cleaning and Recycling Supervisor.

Eco-School visit. The Ludlow Juniors

Finally, the children completed activities that consider their own carbon footprint. The groups were given a helping hand by Southampton Environmental Sub Committee members Bob Whitmarsh and Kate Davis. Using what they learnt from the visit the children put together their own eco-school designs. These were reviewed by the NERC Environmental Management Group in July 2012.

The visit will help the school to progress on the Eco-Schools scheme. By supporting schools on this scheme, it is hoped more local children will become aware of NOC and the fantastic research that occurs at the Centre.

Want to get involved?

We have confirmed eco-school visits in October and November. If you think you can spare a couple of hours to help please email [email protected]