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Camera Trap Project.
Wild Manchester is offering an innovative camera trapping project to schools.
What equipment can be loaned?
We offer wildlife cameras,
also known as trail cameras, Trip Cameras, digital scouting cameras and camera traps they are rugged, weatherproof, Solar operated digital cameras that can record video or photos, night or day.
Trip Camera’s
Solar Powered Wildlife Camera WiFi 24MP 2K Bluetooth Trail Game Camera with 120°PIR Range Scouting Camera with Night Vision for Wildlife Monitoring IP66 Waterproof
Unfortunately, at this present time, we can only offer the equipment to schools within the Wythenshawe area, more locations are in the planning for the future.
Pictures and Video
Any footage from the camera’s i.e. pictures or video is the property of the lender, and they can use it according to their needs and policies. However, Wild Manchester do ask permission from the lender to use any footage taken by the cameras for social media and the Wild Manchester website. This is not a requirement, but if permission is given, all acknowledgement will be given as to where and who provided the media. Allowing us to use the media helps to raise awareness and keeps the website free for other schools and clubs.
Most of the cameras are Solar but some maybe battery and all cameras will be ready to go when you receive them, all the cameras are Wi-Fi which mean you can connect a mobile phone to them and preview what they have captured, when they have finished capturing you can then download the images or transfer them from the memory cards.
Wild Manchester have video and photo editing software and if permission is given we can edit any video or picture to make it suitable for the Wild Manchester Website where your images will be uploaded to your own gallery and if any video is taken it will be streamed to the website, so you can view it anywhere.
Audio-visual equipment loans
Schools, research programs and nature clubs may borrow equipment from the Wild Manchester loan stock for use in teaching or research on a short term basis. All the equipment must be booked / requested by a Head Teacher, Course Leader, Club Manager depending on your role title.
Schools can borrow the equipment after prearrangement with the head Teacher directly, Nature clubs and research teams will need to provide two forms of ID one being photo ID in addition a photograph will also be taken of the person responsible for borrowing the equipment.
Borrowers must take responsibility for the equipment and indemnify Wild Manchester for loss or damage.
The Audio Visual Centre can also be contacted by e-mail if you have any further queries.
Audio Visual Equipment Loan Hand Over and Returns.
All equipment will be handed directly to the person responsible for loan of the equipment and will be picked up after the agreed loan period has expired.
In order for research and Nature clubs to be eligible to loan the equipment you must be over 21 years old and demonstrate a social media presence and or a link to your website.
Available June 2022
Wild Manchester is offering an innovative camera trapping project to schools. In this project, we will show that nature and technology can really inspire young people to engage with local wildlife and has huge potential for a variety of learning opportunities. It is also a very effective way of encouraging outdoor learning.
Engaging children with nature
Camera traps are a great way to encourage children to get outdoors, as they combine technology with children’s innate sense of curiosity about the world. They also show that wildlife is not confined to the countryside, but can be found in even the busiest urban areas. Inspiring children can also be a very effective way of encouraging adults to value nature.
Camera trapping in action
Schools taking part will be lent a camera trap kit and can take videos or a compilation of images, suggested ideas are that the children are involved in the planning, monitoring and recording. When they are happy with their recording or images, they could make a presentation or write a story about what they have captured.
Trip cameras in action.
local wildlife Images
Skills Children can learn
It's more than just the camera's.
Planning
Plan camera placements and study the surrounding environment.
Interact with Nature
Place the cameras and identify captured footage of the wild life.
Creative Writing
Write a story or an essay about what the cameras captured and find out more about the animals.
Give Presentations
Group discussion or presentation of the images and what pupils learned.
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