Our after school clubs for children aged 11-14 provide fun, practical opportunities for students to learn about the environment. They aim to give children a positive connection to their natural heritage, empower them to make conservation actions and become advocates for environmental conservation in their schools and communities.
Through workshops, conservation programmes and experiments such as mapping local forest areas and biodiversity surveys, students gain an understanding and appreciation of ecosystem threats and conservation actions. They earn badges as they complete projects to reward and motivate them for their conservation work.
We aim to empower Rangers to become environmental stewards by:
- Giving children a positive connection to their natural environment through practical experiences
- Empowering children to take action to protect and conserve their environment
- Increasing children’s understanding of the natural world
- Increasing children’s awareness and knowledge of the global importance of Sri Lanka’s natural heritage
- Improving children’s local environment
The clubs are now running in three schools:
Sirinivasa College Pahalakibiya, Baddegama
Supported by Both Ends, Netherlands, as part of a wider community programme supporting small-holder tea farmers to convert to organic and diversify their incomes.
Pananagala Mahabodhi School, Hiniduma
Supported by Elon University in North Carolina, USA, as part of their Periclean Scholars programme. This project also incorporates a school link between the Pananagala Mahabodhi School and the Graham Middle School in North Carolina.
Mahavidyala primary school, Boosa
Located on the coast, many students come from families who have a long-held connection with the sea. The Ranger programme builds on student experience by exploring marine and coastal ecosystems and conservation actions, as well as looking at the importance of our fresh water and tropical forests. The Rangers are supported by The Ayesha Foundation, Netherlands, as part of a wider school project.
Ranger activities
Ranger’s participate in a range of activities, tailored to each community. For example, children will be involved in:
Workshops exploring:
- Different ecosystems
- Animal and plant identification
Practical activities such as:
- Mapping and planting design
- Water quality testing
- Composting and planting
- Field visits
Local conservation programmes including:
- Forest clean-ups
- Bat conservation
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If you would are interested in funding a Rainforest Ranger programme for a new school in Sri Lanka, as part of a school link or as an independent project, please contact info@rainforestrescueinternational.org.
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