For the Parents.

We warmly welcome your son or daughter to the West Coast Fields Study Centre.

At the Centre there is a permanent laboratory in place to view specimens and study  data collected from the wetland itself. The prime focus of the Centre however is to immerse the student in the field and have them interact with Nature as much as possible, whilst developing practical skills that enhance their understanding of, and technical competence with working ecologies. All courses follow National Cirriculum Guidelines and the outcomes at every phase plays a key role in course planning.

The second focus for us to share with you the goals that we have for our camps.....

• To expose the learners to as much syllabus based material as possible in the form of hands on study and capture of animals and examination of biological material. Our aim is to take Natural Science out of the textbook and into the WILD!

• To give the child a break from classroom , which can be monotonous and very pressurised, reducing the value of the experience.

• to let them experience the beauty  that they will one dya strive to protect.

• to show the learners the benefits of protected areas to society

• To have a lot of fun!!

• Teachers have been invited for sessions which will prove interesting . Dont worry your child will not take everything in. The camp is designedfull of content and the teacher in charge will have follow up notes. Your child will also remember their hands on experience when taught in the classroom and this will enhancce their understanding.

We will have a team of Stone Dragon leaders, who range in qualification from graduates, post graduates teachers, engineers, and folks who just enjoy nature and have a passsion for having a positive influence on young people. The campsite is secure and with a ratio of about 1 leader / teacher to 5 learners at night, discipline should not be an issue either. The learners are expected to abide by the same rules as set by their school.

Frank is trying an experiment with "wheat rust" he introduced on the hyacinth plant. It affects the plants growth rate which in turn simulates the plant body to grow.

The beautiful flowers that attract many into keeping this plant. Little are they aware that this is a "highly invassive plant" anywhere near a source of a water body. 

Please never dump a hyacinth plant or even a small piece of one into any drain, stream, river or wetland.