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Lauren Walker

@LWalksCreative

Digital Learning Manager @chesterzoo & @learnatcz. Finding #creative #digital & #media solutions within #conservation #education. All views are my own

 Chester, England
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Joined March 2013
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Just 2 days until #COP28 where governments meet to agree how they can work collectively🤝 to tackle the big issues facing our planet🌍 Check-out our resource packs examining how WE can all work together on these important issues & help #preventextinction chesterzoo.org/schools/suppo…
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Our Youth Symposium's fast approaching, where young people meet to discuss important conservation issues Keynote Speakers Sat 21 Oct: Amy Meek: Kids Against Plastic Sun 22 Oct: Inka Cresswell: From Science to Cinema: My Evolution as an Ocean Advocate 🎟️👇 chesterzoo.org/events/cheste…
Image from Chester Zoo Learning (@LearnatCZ)
Image from Chester Zoo Learning (@LearnatCZ)
Image from Chester Zoo Learning (@LearnatCZ)
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We are shocked and desperately saddened to learn that the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has been felled overnight, in what appears to be an act of vandalism. We know just how much this iconic tree is loved locally, nationally and by everyone who has visited. We are working with our partners to understand what has happened and what can be done. The incident has also been reported to the police.
Sycamore Gap. A tree grows between two small hills on a summer's day.

ALT Sycamore Gap. A tree grows between two small hills on a summer's day.

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🚨 The clock is ticking for nature in the UK 🚨 We’re losing precious species & habitats across the nation. 1,781 species are threatened with extinction across the UK & only 14% of our wildlife habitats are in good condition. We’re one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth. However, we CAN reverse this together. We have the solutions, and with strong government leadership & urgent action, we could see our habitats restored & wildlife thriving once again. But our politicians must act now. #NatureCantWait. #WeCantWait. Join us in sending this message to politicians 👇 action.rspb.org.uk/page/1338…
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2/2 At @chesterzoo our mission is to #PreventExtinction & central to our mission to reverse the decline of nature is the role of #education Our education programmes support & empower young people to take action for wildlife & to become the change-makers of the future!
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Here's school students discussing their participation in our recent 'Schools Takeover Day' @chesterzoo📽️ They talked to visitors about important wildlife & conservation topics - & educated them about changes they could make to become more sustainable #VoiceForChange ✊
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We’re HUGE fans of @nickcope4 in this house!
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⚽️WORLD CUP OF CBEEBIES GRAND FINAL⚽️ It's a biggie. This is going to be a fierce one. Reigning champions The Heelers vs first-time finalists musical legends Nick & Norman. Let's Go! #worldcupofcbeebies @CBeebiesHQ @OfficialBlueyTV @nickcope4
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Come & visit our stand at @bluedotfestival 🎊⛺️ Help us solve an anteater mystery🕵️‍♀️ 🐜 play the rhino dating game 💕🦏 & learn all about our wonderful wildlife here in the UK 🇬🇧🦊 We can’t wait to see you here!
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Image from Chester Zoo Science (@ScienceatCZ)
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3/3 - Luckily there is an app to help you ensure the products you are buying contain SUSTAINABLE #PalmOil At the supermarket, simply scan items before you put them in your trolley Search for 'PalmOil Scan' in your App Store #PalmOilAwarenessWeek
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2/3 - using #PalmOil alternatives like sunflower or coconut which grow far less efficiently require the use of up to x10 more land to yield the same amount of oil This creates a different kind of problem Choosing SUSTAINABLE palm oil helps ensure wildlife habitats are protected
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1/3 - The use of #PalmOil is a complex issue to contend with, especially given he fact that it's in over 50% of items you put in your supermarket trolley🛒 But surely if its use can be so damaging to wildlife, the answer is simply to use an alternative? Well, it's complicated..
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It was fantastic to see so many young people at our 'Careers in Conservation' event earlier today @chesterzoo They had the opportunity to learn about the various different career paths in conservation & the various roles that the zoo has to offer #Careers #CareersInConservation
Photograph of a group of young people listening to a Zoo Ranger.

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Photograph of a group of young people listening to a Zoo Ranger.

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Photograph of a group of young people listening to a Zoo Ranger.

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"Students become so passionate about the topic of sustainable palm oil that they'll host assemblies about it, and speak to their parents about it." Ed Boyd talks about seeing #TransformativeLearning @chesterzoo. Read more about transformative learning: bit.ly/3JIeh0R
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Today, some of our team are representing @chesterzoo at the Festival of Education We're there to highlight the important work we do with educators & schools to empower young people to live more sustainably - & ultimately help prevent extinction! #EducationFest @EducationFest
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Yesterday @chesterzoo Youth Board member, Fariha Agha participated in a panel discussion @EducationFest advocating for improving access to conservation related careers to increase the opportunities for young people to actively participate in & develop skills for conservation👏
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If you're also here at @EducationFest come to see us in the Sustainability Hub! We've got lots of activities to share with you to help you put conservation & sustainability at the heart of your curriculums & empower your young people to become a voice for change #EducationFest
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At @chesterzoo we're committed to empower young people to live more sustainably & for the benefit of nature One of the ways we do this is by supporting teachers 📽️Watch how we work with educators to deliver this important topic as part of the curriculum youtu.be/Vb8BARto9SY
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CONSERVATION SCHOOLS AWARDS! Last night we hosted our annual awards ceremony, celebrating the AMAZING conservation projects schools have done over the last year! A HUGE congratulations to all of our award winners and highly commended nominees! chesterzoo.org/news/chester-…
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It's #PowerOfYouth day during #VolunteersWeek2023 To celebrate, we'd like to recognise the achievements of young people engaged in volunteering @chesterzoo & in the community Thanks for everything you do to help us with our mission to #PreventExtinction chesterzoo.org/news/power-of…
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Are you passionate about ensuring young people’s voices are heard?📣 We’re now recruiting people aged 18–26 for our Youth Board Our open day (Sat) is a chance to chat to members & ask lots of questions! Come & discover how you could make a difference! 👉chesterzoo.org/events/youth-…
An image advertising the Chester Zoo Youth Board Open Day - Saturday 20th May. The photograph shows members of the Youth Board in discussion with the caption: 'Are you ready to become a voice for change?'

ALT An image advertising the Chester Zoo Youth Board Open Day - Saturday 20th May. The photograph shows members of the Youth Board in discussion with the caption: 'Are you ready to become a voice for change?'

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