Pupils take a walk on wild side
Excited pupils hopped aboard a double- decker bus last Tuesday to embark on a journey discovering the wonders of the country’s nature.
Pupils from Holmston Primary were the ninth school visited by the Wild about Scotland bus, whose team are engaging youngsters about native wildlife and connecting them with the great outdoors. The award- winning programme is run by the Royal Zoological Society for Scotland ( RZSS) and is supported by Clydesdale Bank.
The pupils took part in a variety of interactive and fun sessions focusing on Scottish native species, their habitats and how RZSS is helping to conserve them.
Topics included the successful re- introduction of beavers to Scotland, efforts to protect the endangered Scottish wildcat, mini- beasts and how to help wildlife.
Barbara Smith, CEO of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, said: “It is vital that we teach and engage with young people about the abundance of native species on their doorstep and how we can all help to preserve them. This helps to create a lifelong appreciation and respect for wildlife and the environment, which is a huge part of our work.”
To find out which schools and venues the bus is visiting or to book a visit to your local primary school, please visit: http:// www. cbonline. co. uk/ wildaboutscotland