PKCT is committed to providing education and engagement opportunities that enhance people’s understanding and appreciation of the countryside.
Through our education projects, programmes and events, we aim to increase people’s knowledge of the local countryside. We also hope to increase the accessibility of these natural resources and make sure that everyone can benefit from the health and wellbeing benefits of using the outdoors. Biodiversity loss and climate change are key focus points for our education work, and we create opportunities to help communities learn about, and take direct action for, nature and the environment.
Our education work is possible thanks to generous funding from The Gannochy Trust and the Forteviot Trust.
You can find full details in our Discovery, Learning and Engagement report for 2023.
Take a look at our opportunities below and contact our Discovery, Learning and Engagement Officer, Catherine Leatherland, for more information on how you can get involved.
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A Tree for Every Child is PKCT's flagship education project. Children learn about the importance of trees, and how to care for them through planning and taking part in planting events - find out more about the project and the latest plans! Read more
We host a variety of educational events, including SOAC workshops with teachers, wellbeing walks with young people, and nature pop-ups. See what we're up to and how you can get involved > Read more
Nature's role in health and wellbeing is one of our priority topics at PKCT. Find out how we integrate it into our engagement work, and how you can get involved > Read more
We love education and believe outdoor learning brings huge benefits to everyone's knowledge of the natural environment. Check out what we're up to outdoors working with young people > Read more
Perth Wildlife Watch is our children's nature club for 8-12 year olds, run in partnership with Scottish Wildlife Trust. Find out more and join in! Read more
Perthshire Pimrary School Birdbox Project is an exciting partnership with GreenTweed Eco, which delivers handmade birdboxes to state primary schools across Perth and Kinross! Read more
Check out our educational resources you can download and use for free in education settings. > Read more
PKCT's education work aims to provide and support varied and regular training opportunities. Find out more about our training events and how you can get involved. Read more
Volunteering is a great way for individuals of all ages and communities of all sizes to help us enhance and conserve Perthshire's countryside AND provides a fantastic learning and social experience! > Read more
Working with young people is at the core of our educational objectives, and the youth projects we're getting into will give young people the confidence to make a difference in nature and have their say > Read more