Learn about the Dee
Education Programme
Educating the next generation is vitally important and the River Dee Trust delivers an education programme across schools and youth groups in Aberdeen City and Shire to connect our young people to the river Dee, some of which do not even know we have a river and have certainly never been to one.
In the last year we have taken our message to thousands of local children, and we are very proud to say our education programme is linked to the Curriculum for Excellence. It gets young minds interested with hands-on experience in classrooms, playgrounds and on the riverbank itself. The programme is delivered by our Education Officer in conjunction with teaching staff in local schools and is recognised as an Approved Provider of Adventurous Activities by Aberdeenshire Council, and as a Developing the Young Workforce pledge partner.
Read our latest Education Programme Newsletter online here.
Transport and Lunch Fund
All schools, youth groups and clubs within Aberdeen City are now eligible to receive free educational visits to the riverbank with our team, including the cost of transport and packed lunches for all, until March 2026 thanks to support from corporate sponsor Equinor
Education enquiries and bookings
If you would like to know more about our education projects and opportunities as a school, youth group or club then please get in touch:
Keilidh Ewan
Education & Outreach Officer
keilidh@riverdee.org
Primary Schools
We have been delivering free educational visits with Primary Schools across the North East for over 10 years through our dedicated Education Programme called ‘IntroDee’, as well as offering a suite of free online resources available to assist with independent lesson planning.
Secondary Schools
Practical field-based activities and opportunities for STEM subjects, with topics exploring the likes of biodiversity, climate and environmental issues tailored to your classes needs.
Please enquire for more information.
Youth Groups & Clubs
Engaging activities and discovery experiences with a practical environmental focus. Why not join us in planting trees on the riverbank, or helping remove invasive species while learning about what makes the river so special?
Suitable for scouting, youth, afterschool clubs and more. Please enquire for further information.
Free Riverbank Visits for City Children →
Outreach and Events
Learn more about the river Dee and the freshwater conservation action taking place through our ‘Walk and Talk’ events held each Spring and Autumn. Take part in our Family-Friendly summer programme of activities or join one of our Volunteering Open Days. We also welcome invitations to speak to community groups and clubs across the catchment. Please get in touch for more information or visit our events page to see what’s on.
The River Dee Trust’s Education Programme is made possible thanks to our generous corporate sponsors CNOOC International, TAQA and Equinor:
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Getting involved
Our Education Programme supporters give an annual donation which allows us to continue delivering these activities and experiences free of charge. If you are interested in getting involved as a corporate sponsor, please get in touch with us.
As a thank you, our corporate friends receive:
1. An invitation to the River Opening ceremony which celebrates the launch of the fishing season in February
2. An annual tour of the catchment to see restoration projects
3. Organised volunteer days for your family, group, or company, such as tree planting in the Cairngorms or electrofishing with the team
4. A Trust visit to your chosen school within Aberdeenshire
5. Regular news updates, and your support recognised on our website and social media channels
CNOOC International staff planting trees in the Cairngorms National Park