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FACT (formerly the Peterborough Environment Enrichment Project) is an established and successful project delivered by
Froglife on behalf of the Peterborough Youth Offending Service
(YOS).
The young offenders carry out practical conservation activities
as part of their reparation order (similar to 'community
service'). These tasks help develop their basic skills, including their social
skills, practical skills, literacy and numeracy. Learning in
this way helps to increase confidence and self-esteem and many
participants develop a genuine interest and enthusiasm in the
natural environment. These young people can be directed on
to our Green
Pathways scheme or the
Wildlife
Ambassadors project.
Trained volunteers from 'Better Together' provide further
support for the young people and local support has come from
Cross Keys Homes and Mears through the provision of premises for
some sessions.
The project works closely with a number of environmental and
wildlife organisations, Peterborough City Council and local
community groups to develop a wide range of projects for the
young people.
The types of activity the young people have been involved with
include:
The development of a wildlife allotment site
(containing several wildlife ponds and a butterfly garden amongst
other things).
Habitat management at
Hampton Nature
Reserve.
A graffiti project where the young people used
their artistic skills to learn more about amphibians and
reptiles.
The creation of a pond and
wildlife area in Wisdom Wood at Peterborough Garden Park.
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Other
education projects.
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