Dorenell Ranger Education and Outdoor Learning

Outdoor Learning for Primary Schools

Join the Dorenell Wind Farm Ranger Service for an interactive educational visit designed to empower and inspire students. Our innovative sessions encompass nature connection, conservation and monitoring, and sustainability and renewable energy.

We offer a package of three sessions in primary schools and their local area, built around nature connection, practical conservation, renewable energy and the wildlife of the north east of Scotland, focusing on our golden satellite eagle tagging project, blanket bog/peatland restoration and renewable energy.

Dorenell Ranger Service is run by EDF Renewables UK and the visits are free.

View our educational brochure or contact us directly to find out more.

Work Experience Programme and Secondary Schools

The Dorenell Ranger work experience scheme allows young people the opportunity to learn about the role of an environmental ranger.

In their week working as a Ranger as part of EDF power solutions They can acquire valuable technical skills including the use of GIS software and statistical analysis. Engagement in our team projects and community outreach events can help enhances soft skills like communication, teamwork and leadership.

Young people can gain practical experience in activities like wildlife surveys, habitat restoration, and environmental monitoring. This first-hand exposure helps them develop crucial fieldwork skills, such as data collection, species identification, and ecological assessment.

We also offer the opportunity for on site visits to the windfarm and visitor centre. If you would like more information click the links below to view more information on the programme or contact us directly to find out what we can offer your school.

University and College groups

We offer the opportunity for College and University groups to visit and can discuss a range of topics such as upland management, wildlife and conservation and ecosystem services and land use. To find out what we can offer your institution get in touch with us by clicking the contact link below.

Nature Club

We are hosting a monthly nature club taking place in Dufftown and the surrounding areas. The club will take place on a Saturday morning at the end of each month, April through to October.

The nature club is for children aged 7 to 11 and offers numerous benefits that contribute to their personal, social, and educational development. By engaging with local parks and natural spaces, children can develop a sense of community and learn about local ecosystems and conservation efforts. Each child will receive there own nature journal and will gain skills in bush craft, orienteering and craft based nature activities.

The aim of the club is to give young people the confidence and drive to get active, get outside and embrace nature.

More information coming soon but express your interest by filling in the form below.

Outdoor Learning for Primary Schools

Work Experience Programme and Secondary Schools

University and College groups

Nature Club

Contact the Dorenell Ranger Service