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All About Rivers

This fact file will tell you how rivers are different to canals, how rivers are formed and how they are used today.

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Hear from head gardener Emma from Garden Organic who show how ponds play a key role in supporting wildlife and how to make the most of them.

Learning from Home: Canal and River Habitats

A variety of activities to encourage children to read, do, watch, play and create as they learn about canal and river habitats from home.

Remarkable Rivers

Did you know that there are over 6000 rivers in Britain? 30 of these are over 70 miles long – longer than most of our motorways. With so many rivers throughout the country, there are many opportunities for schools to engage with our remarkable river systems and use them as a key opportunity for learning.