Free Tree Society On-the-Go
Bringing Free Tree Society’s environmental education and hands-on workshops into schools!
FTS On-the-Go is a mobile educational awareness outreach programme created just for schools, colleges, and universities. It incorporates world class environmental and educational programmes built on conservation goals and community involvement to target school-related environmental areas of concern.
Our specially crafted educational programmes combine knowledge, resources, and hands-on models of learning specifically geared for students of different ages. These special fun-filled workshops and talks will have participants actively caring for the environment resulting in greener schools and communities!
Activities
Here are the range of activities that FTS On-the-Go has to offer for you to choose from, along with suitability for age group and student group size, to help you make a booking for an On-the-Go visit that best suits your school’s needs.
Hands-On Activities
Important note : Our hands-on workshops are created for smaller groups to ensure quality and equal participation by each student. The number of participants per session must range from at least 15 to no more than 30. To accommodate more students, simply book more sessions. The number of students will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may need to vary depending on the age of the students.
Equipment is provided.
| Activity and Description | Duration | Age Range | Group Size |
| Seed Planting Workshop Learn about seeds, why they matter and how to plant and care for them. Create optimum conditions for seed growth, and sow away! We will provide free seeds, soil, and soil amenders. | 45 mins | 4-9 years | Min 15 Max 30 |
| Wildlife Habitats Workshop A fun way to teach children about the little creatures we share our garden with – and how useful they are! Using old branches and pots, children will make mini wildlife habitats to encourage insect and small animal life in their school compound. | 60 mins | 4-9 years | Min 15 Max 30 |
| Edible Garden Project A great way for students to learn about the farm-to-table connection! Depending on space and grow bed conditions, students will plant herb/vegetable/fruit trees and learn about how to care to get that perfect harvest. We will provide free trees, soil, and soil amenders. | 60 mins | 6 years and above | Min 15 Max 30 |
| Landscaping Project Beautify your school with a flowerbed, a row of trees or a little garden! Students will learn about gardening techniques by getting hands-on themselves. We will provide free trees, soil, and soil amenders. | 60 mins | 6 years and above | Min 15 Max 30 |
Talks
All talks can be delivered online via conferencing platforms, however if your school is in the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya area we encourage you to invite us over to do it in person!
All talks are available in English and Bahasa Melayu
Students can be tasked with a suggested hands-on project following the talk.
Please note that while talks are recommended for requests involving large numbers of students, we would prefer to give talks to age-specific groups (e.g. only primary or only secondary, or class/year specific) in order to ensure that age-appropriate language and terminology be used for effective information dissemination.
| Talk Title and Description | Duration | Age Range | Group Size |
| Climate Reality Discover the truth of what is really happening to our planet, along with up-to-date facts and figures, to help you understand climate change and its impact on our planet, and what we can do for a better future. | 60 mins | Secondary College/Uni | TBD |
| Waste How much trash do we really generate, and where does it all really go? Find out how to reduce the waste we make in our daily lives, and what happens when it doesn’t get managed as it should. | 60 mins | Primary Secondary College/Uni | Min 20 |
| Habitats A fun way to learn about the various ecosystems of the planet – and the amazing animals that call it their home. From vast savannahs to the garden right outside your door, children will learn about how the planet is home to be shared with the rest of Earth’s creatures. | 40 mins | Pre-School Early Primary | Min 20 |
| Greening Urban Spaces & Biodiversity Learn about why greener cities are better cities! Planting native trees and plants benefits not only us, but urban biodiversity as well; find out how to contribute to the ecosystem around us and make our cities more resilient! Note : This presentation is a suitable precursor to a planting activity or campaign or as a stand-alone talk. | 45 mins | Upper Primary Secondary College/Uni | Min 20 |
| Protecting Rainforests As biodiverse our Malaysian rainforests are, so is their wide range of ecosystem services that sustain human and animal life. Discover the many reasons why rainforests matter, the threats they face – and steps we can take in protecting these valuable ecosystems that provide a lifeline to millions. | 40 mins | Upper Secondary College/Uni | Min 20 |
For educators to book an On-the-Go session, click on the button below and fill in all the form details.
For corporations who would like to sponsor an On-the-Go school programme, please email onthego@freetreesociety.org.
