Conservation masterclass at Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve

Nov 3 2010 by Jade Wright, Birkenhead News

THIS Sunday there’s a chance to enjoy a conservation workshop at Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve in Bromborough. Running from 10am-12.30pm, it’s an opportunity to discover Wirral’s secret valley. It’s part of an excellent series of talks and walks focusing on this vital nature reserve.

Strong footwear and suitable clothing advised. Sorry no dogs. Not suitable for young children. Free event. Booking essential call 0151 334 9851 or email: easthamrangers@wirral.gov.uk.

PARENTS’ reluctance to become more energy efficient could be undoing all the good work teachers, schools and the media are doing to educate children about becoming more environmentally friendly.

That’s according to a new study which found that over a third of parents admit they are setting a poor example for their own children when it comes to energy waste. Over half also say they fear their children will be as wasteful as they are by the time they become young adults.

Nearly 40% of parents polled in the survey commissioned by AlertMe admit they have made little or no effort to change their habits to become more energy efficient in the past five years.

So, despite the drive by schools, the government and businesses to educate children on the benefits of being green, are we undoing all the good work?

What do you think? Are children greener than their parents? Tweet us your view on Twitter at @its_our_world.