A host of local schools got together for the second Marlow Eco-Schools conference.

This is the first time the conference has been held in person due to the coronavirus pandemic as 50 pupils from 10 Marlows met at Marlow CofE school on March 9.

Representatives from Burford School, Danesfield School, Foxes Piece School, Great Marlow School, Holy Trinity CE School, Little Marlow CE School, Marlow C of E Infant School, Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, Spinfield School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School were all in attendance.

During the afternoon, the schools toured the grounds of Marlow CofE Infant School to see some of the environmental projects they have launched.

This includes a raised beds for growing vegetables, rewilded areas to encourage bees, insects and small animals as well as covered, outdoor teaching spaces.

The schools are planning a collective effort to mark this year's World Environment Day in June and discussed various ideas for ways in which they could make an environmental impact in Marlow.

These included non-uniform days to raise money for environmental causes, more action to clear up litter, an all-Marlow walk or cycle to school day, a day of avoiding single use plastic and even an electricity free day in school.

Most of the schools in Marlow now have designated Eco-Warriors from their student body, Marlow C of E Infant and St Peter's are accredited Eco-Schools under the international Green Flag Scheme with several other schools in the process of joining the scheme including Great Marlow, Holy Trinity, Burford, Danesfield, Sir William Borlase, Cadmore End and Little Marlow.