Taking Learning Outdoors
Taking Learning Outdoors

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society

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The WDCS (Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) is a global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment.

The WDCS Wildlife Centre at Spey Bay, Moray, has a varied and exciting schools activity programme which is designed to enthuse and educate children about cetaceans around the world and the unique residential population of bottlenose dolphins in the Moray Firth.

Wildlife Activity Days: Centre visits with groups of up to 50 pupils to discover first-hand the amazing wildlife here, with a variety of fun, educational outdoor activities. Schools can create their own programme by choosing from activities such as What Makes a Beach? Be a Dolphin Scientist and River Ramble. A series of fun, hands-on activities designed to inspire, enthuse and educate children about the Moray Firth dolphins, which can be taken into school and run by the education team.

Presentations: Interactive PowerPoint presentation for groups of any age, covering topics such as 'What is a Cetacean?' and 'The Moray Firth Dolphins'.

Beach Cleans: School groups join together with other volunteers to help keep Spey Bay clean and safe for marine wildlife.

Link: Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society

Email: info@wdcs.org

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