Children invited into rainforest for live lesson

Children are being invited to step inside the Eden Project's tropical rainforest for a live online lesson aimed at inspiring youngsters to get involved in their local communities.

The interactive lesson takes pupils on a journey through the rainforest to explore how plants, people, food and wildlife are all connected.

Children will be able to solve riddles, ask questions and learn simple ways they can help others in their own communities.

The free session aimed at children aged five to 11 will take place on Wednesday, which is Earth Day, and will be streamed live from the Eden Project's Rainforest Biome in Cornwall.

Sam Kendall, head of education at the Eden Project, said the session was "all about sparking curiosity and showing that even small actions, like sharing a bite to eat with a neighbour or picking up litter in your local park, can have a real impact".

"It's set to be fun, interactive and full of ideas that children can take back to their schools, families and neighbourhoods," he said.

The Eden Project is also behind another get-together from 5 to 8 June, when more than 10 million people are expected to come together to share food, meet neighbours and lend a hand locally, from street lunches to litter picks and volunteering in care homes.

Lindsey Brummitt, Eden's programme director, said The Big Do was a "landmark moment" for the Eden Project which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

It brings together The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out, initiatives designed to bring communities together through food and volunteering, for "one incredible weekend and the UK's biggest celebration of community".

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