What is the Discovery Project?

The Discovery Project is an environmental education project, launched in 2007. We are working with schools, local groups and residents to raise awareness, understanding and enjoyment of Mid Suffolk's natural and built heritage. This can range from leading environmental education activities with schools at our countryside sites, in school grounds or a local green space, to organising guided walks with local experts, providing volunteering opportunities or holding fun events.

The Discovery Project works closely with the Countryside Team, building on the educational and informal activities already run and developing new opportunities. Your local area and local heritage is important. We want people to enjoy and make use of what is on offer.

Educational resources for schools and information for the public are being developed as part of the Discovery Project. The first big project we have worked on is creating an Aggregates Trail between Barham and Needham Market, following the Gipping River Path. Visit the Aggregates Trail page for further information.

**NEW Autumn/Winter 2008 Newsletter is now available**

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The Discovery Project has been made possible thanks to a five-year £161,500 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), a one year £25,000 grant funded by Natural England through Defra’s Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF), support from Mid Suffolk District Council and Suffolk County Council's Corporate Regeneration Fund.

The Discovery Project web pages will be updated and added to as the Project progresses and resources are developed.

If you would like further information about the Discovery Project please contact:

Discovery Project Officer
Telephone: 01449 724632
Email: discoveryproject@midsuffolk.gov.uk

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