• Dundee is one of the very few cities in the UK to have its own population of Red Squirrels. If schools have an area of woodland or are close to wooded areas Squirrels can be encouraged to visit. 
• Many other threatened species such as hedgehogs, sparrows, starlings and bats can be found in Dundee and would benefit from action taken in school grounds to support their populations. 
• School grounds can help varieties of pollinators by planting nectar rich plants. 

• Managing school grounds for biodiversity can be as simple as asking for an area of grass to be left unmown, to building and planting planters, bug hotels and compost bins. 
• If you have a woodland area then bird or bat boxes can be made and put up. 
• Keep a record of before and after your project by taking photographs or carrying out a bird or mini-beast survey before and after. This will allow your students to measure and see what difference(s) your project has made.
• Visit your local park, or simply go outside and explore your school grounds by foot; take a survey of the different types of flora and fauna.

There are a large number of parks and greenspaces rich in biodiversity with free public access in and around Dundee! 

• NatureScot have lots of free activities 
• The RSPB have lots of resources to connect children with nature 

Menziehill Nursery, Grove Academy, St. Andrew’s Primary, Barnhill Nursery, Mill O’ Mains Nursery and St. Mary’s Primary have installed successful bug hotels, bird feeders and more.

• Provide advice on biodiversity within school grounds and the wider city. 
• Signpost schools to related biodiversity organisations. 
• We can arrange visits from local rangers to teach schools about biodiversity. 
• There is the potential to arrange trips for small groups to see examples of biodiversity within Dundee. Teacher training sessions can also be provided. 

Experiences and Outcomes

SCIENCE - Biodiversity and Interdependence 

SCN 0-01a, SCN 1-01a, SCN 2-01a, SCN 1-02a, SCN 2-02a, SCN 2-02b

Eco-Schools: Biodiversity