Where does the time go?

20th Oct, 2009
Can you believe that the Eco Challenge project is entering its third and final year? With 166 schools actively involved the project is certainly creating a buzz in many areas and there some very exciting local projects developing from Eco C... Click for more...

Why is autumn good?

14th Jul, 2009
You may look with reticence towards autumn as the end of the long summer break but it is one of the best times of the year to get involved in Eco Challenge.  Why? ... because it’s a great season for practical conservation activities and ... Click for more...

Glass Half Fulll?

23rd Jun, 2009
Is your glass half full or half empty? ... Depending on your point of view Eco Challenge is almost over or only half way through but whichever view you take there is still time for your school to get involved in this exciting project for Key St... Click for more...

Eco Challenge News Issue 2

20th May, 2009
Our latest newsletter is 'hot off  the press' and gives an interesting insight into how different schools have benefited from Eco Challenge funding. You can download it  here Eco Challenge  News Click for more...

100 Schools Involved

9th Feb, 2009
The Eco Challenge Project has just celebrated its first birthday and the best present of all was our 100th booking! Not only are 100 schools and around 3000 young people actively involved but Eco Challenge is helping us to build closer relationshi... Click for more...

Grants for Environmental Projects

9th Feb, 2009
As many schools complete their three post course sessions they are keen to continue to work within their school grounds or in local greenspaces.  One of the barriers is often lack of funds to carry out this work and so we have produced a summary o... Click for more...

Eco Challenge Open to More Schools

30th Sep, 2008
There are now 57 schools actively involved in Eco Challenge and over 1700 students will have completed the residential component of the project by the end of November. You can find out more about the experiences of some of these young people by reading... Click for more...

Deadline for Bookings for 2008

13th Aug, 2008
Bookings for residential courses up to the end of December 2008 will close on September 30 so please book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings for 2009 residential courses will open in early October. You can check whether you school is eligi... Click for more...

Hengrove Community Arts College, Bristol Juniper Hall, 13th to 16th May

29th May, 2008
Thirty Key Stage 3 students from Hengrove enjoyed a fantastic start to the Eco Challenge Project at Juniper Hall in May. The students,selected for showing extra effort and good behaviour, took part in a varied programme which included high ropes, habit... Click for more...

First Eco Challenge Residential

29th Apr, 2008
St Edmund Arrowsmith School from Knowsley are the first school to take part in the Eco Challenge residential. On their recent Eco Challenge residential at Blencathra in the Lake District students were encouraged to explore their environmental impact an... Click for more...