Bishops Wood Environment Centre, which is supported by National Grid and based at the company’s electricity substation near Stourport-on-Severn, is hosting an open day on Sunday 27 September to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth.

From 2pm to 4pm visitors to the centre will discover how early experiences and adventures awakened Darwin’s curiosity and love of nature. 

Activities at the centre range from carrying out some of Darwin's experiments, which include teaching earthworms to appreciate music, to pond dipping and mini-beast hunting, as well as exploring the woods and fields as Darwin did as a young boy.

John Rymer, Head of Bishops Wood Environment Centre, said: “Charles Darwin was arguably the most important biologist of all time. Our work at Bishops Wood encourages our young visitors to explore the natural world and gain an enthusiasm for nature. And who knows - there may even be another Darwin amongst them.”

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Bishops Wood Centre is situated just off the A449 at Crossway Green, near Stourport, DY13 9SE.  It is run as a partnership between National Grid, Worcestershire County Council and Worcester College of Technology.

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National Grid Environmental Education Centres

Bishops Wood is part of National Grid's network of environmental education centres based on electricity substation sites around the UK.  Our centres are run in partnership with local education authorities, environmental charities and other organisations, and provide outdoor learning opportunities for schools and a range of activities and training for adults, community groups and companies. They provide a safe and secure environment for all age groups to learn about their natural world.