Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.
Connect with a Tiny (Wee) Forest Wildlife Count near you!
Earthwatch invite us to observe, count, and contribute to science with the Tiny Forest Wildlife Count! The Tiny Forest Wildlife Count is taking place 17 May – 1 June 2025. It involves observing and counting bees, butterflies and bugs at the 270+ Tiny Forests across the UK. This includes Wee Forests in [...]
20 May is World Bee Day!
Muddy Faces share World Bee Day news for activities, inspirations and more. Pick up some great tips for small practical resources to make to support our pollinator friends outdoors. This ties in well with these other events: 22 May: International Day for Biodiversity 24 May-1 June: National Children's Gardening Week
Outdoor Programme Leader job opportunity
Venture Scotland is seeking an Outdoor Programme Leader (Glasgow). Find out more.
National Youth Work Awards 2025
Youthlink Scotland have shared news about the National Youth Work Awards which celebrate youth work and the youth workers who make a difference every year in the lives of young people. Check out this year’s finalists, including those in the Outdoor Learning & Environment category!
Wildlife Detectives needed for spring mammal survey
Volunteers across the UK are being asked by People's Trust for Endangered Species to become ‘wildlife detectives’ this spring by searching their gardens, parks and other urban green spaces for wild mammals and recording their findings online. Find out more NBN network news April 2025.
City Nature Challenge is back!
The 2025 City Nature Challenge is taking place between Friday 25 April and Monday 28 April and this year a record number of UK cities are taking part. This includes 3 cities in Scotland. Read more to find out whether your city is involved and how to participate. Find out [...]