Key Stage 2 students will LOVE River Rangers!The 5-week program includes:Identifying freshwater invertebrates with our river dipping expeditionsInvestigating how much water is on the planetDiscovering the impact of pollutionThe hydrological cycle Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)Our experienced, passionate educators will guide their curiosity as they discover and explore the habitat over the course of the programme. Even better - if successive years take part in the same location we can use their sightings as part of our wildlife database to track the state of nature and see long term impacts of their work!

Big changes are on the way for the Birmingham and Black Country landscape, with huge developments already underway and large infrastructure projects in the pipeline including HS2, metro and tram extensions and of course the need for over 100,000 new homes.

The natural environment is a vital employment sector in itself, but also plays an essential role in improving air quality, managing flood water, creating community, attracting tourists to boost the economy, and enabling our population to live active, happy lives.

We work hard to make sure nature has a voice in planning and policy decisions across Birmingham and the Black Country.

Our recent work includes:

• Responding to budget proposals from local authorities highlighting the long term contribution of the natural environment to the health and happiness of everyone who lives in Birmingham and the Black Country.