Students from George Heriot’s School at ‘Born Free Forever’, an exhibition opening today at The Meadows in Edinburgh by international wildlife charity, Born Free, aiming to raise awareness of threats facing the lion population. Mark Runnacles/PA Wire.

School Events

EVENTS FOR SCHOOLS AND HOME-EDUCATORS

Take a look what’s coming up this year!

Born Free’s educational events are free and perfect for school groups and home-educators. Get in touch with any queries or for more details ,including curriculum-links and suggested learning objectives

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Upcoming Events:


Chimpanzee Community Art Exhibition

Ima image of children's drawings of chimpanzees with the words: 'CHIMPANZEE COMMUNITY' overlaid.

Venue: Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Northumberland

Dates: 25th October – 22nd November 2024

Drawing for the Planet, in partnership with Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection and Born Free, brings you Chimpanzee Community. This exhibition features artwork by children from Belsay School and Ponteland Primary School (UK), Top of the World Elementary School and El Morro Elementary School (USA) and Charlesville, SNAFU Dock, and Gbor Korsein public schools in Liberia. It also includes Jane McCracken’s original drawing, Gardener of the Forest, and photos of rescued chimpanzees by Jenny Desmond, founder of Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection.

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Past events


A colourful painting of two parrots

Last chance to paint

Artist John Dyer created some amazing artwork during our interactive art webinar Paint A Rainforest.

Find out more about Last Chance To Paint here and check back soon for future webinars where you can paint along live with John.

Watch John’s Art come to life

 


Virginia McKenna sitting on the ground under a tree at the grave of Elsa the lionessIn Conversation with Virginia McKenna

Earlier this year our very own Dame Virginia McKenna hosted a webinar for schools.

Watch ‘In conservation with Virginia McKenna’

You can also watch previous education events on our Resources Hub.

Past Webinars

Find out more about Born Free’s regular webinars and exciting events coming up on our Events Page.

 


Please see our Child Protection Risk Assessment for online webinars.

Child Protection Risk Assessment