Nursery World - How to grow green fingers in the nursery

* A new campaign for nurseries and reception classes is aiming to make young children more aware of the wildlife and nature around them. Childcarers and teachers can register for the free campaign, 'Grow Your Own Garden', devised by the publishers of the magazine Percy's Park based on the popular character Percy the Parkkeeper, in association with English Nature. Those signing up will initially receive a pack containing suggestions and materials for class projects, plus a year-round wallchart of topics and projects.

Childcarers and teachers can register for the free campaign, 'Grow Your Own Garden', devised by the publishers of the magazine Percy's Park based on the popular character Percy the Parkkeeper, in association with English Nature. Those signing up will initially receive a pack containing suggestions and materials for class projects, plus a year-round wallchart of topics and projects.

Free activity kits containing garden tools supplied by Brio, flower and vegetable seeds, and further teaching materials will come with the second stage of the campaign.

Childcarers and teachers interested in participating in the campaign should write to Grow Your Own Garden, Republic Media, Studio 52, Canalot Studios, 222 Kensal Road, London W10 5BN or e-mail info@republicmedia.net,quoting the nursery or school's name, address, telephone number and name of the headteacher or nursery owner.

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