Ranger-led sessions

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During term time from March to November, the Rangers offer a range of environmental activities for schools and groups that all aim to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of our local environment, through enjoyable 'hands on' experiences.

All sessions need to be booked in advance by contacting the Rangers. To find out the availability of date for a visit please contact the Education Ranger by calling 01425 470721.

All sessions are led by the Rangers of the East Dorset Countryside Management Service. For most activities we set a maximum of 16 children to 1 Ranger. Sessions vary in length from 1 hour through to 4 or 5 hours. Costs vary, starting from £32 per Ranger per hour.

All schools and children’s clubs are welcome to take part in these activities. The recommended age group for each activity is given but some activities can be adapted to suit other ages. Most of the activities are suitable for students with special needs, some are more suitable than others; please contact the Education Ranger if you would like to discuss the suitability of any of the activities.

Rangers will provide all instructions and equipment for the activity and will be responsible for the health and safety of the group. Group leaders and helpers are encouraged to become involved in the activites.
Please note: Group leaders remain responsible for the behaviour of the group at all times.

Booking procedure for Ranger-led group visits

1. Look through the website and get an idea of the activities you would like to take part in.

2. Phone or e-mail the Education Ranger to book a date for your visit and to discuss the activities you have chosen. Bookings can be made from September of the academic year of your visit.
E-mail: ereeks@eastdorset.gov.uk

3. If you have not brought a group to Moors Valley before, we recommend you make a pre-visit to see the park and to discuss the visit in detail with the Education Ranger (car park tickets can be validated for a pre-visit).

4. Read through the Additional information for group leaders and Clarification of responsibilities for Ranger-led visits downloads, then complete and sign a visit booking form, keeping a copy for yourself.

5. On receipt of your booking form we will e-mail out a timetable for your visit, an invoice and any other information relevant to the visit.

6. Check through all the details, if you have any queries then please contact the Education Ranger as soon as possible. Payment must be made in advance of your visit.

7. On the day of your visit please report to the Visitor Centre when you arrive at Moors Valley Country Park. Any coach or car parking tickets will be validated at the Information Point.

8. After your visit please fill in an evaluation form to help us evaluate the quality and content of our Ranger-led sessions.