Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.
Are we ever too old to play?
Play Scotland have shared this thoughtful blog by Fiona Kirk (27 February 2024).
Women in STEM – Peatland ACTION leads the way
NatureScot (8 March 2024) celebrated International Women’s Day with some good news! This post shares the fact that 50% of the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) focussed jobs at NatureScot Peatland ACTION are currently held by women. This bucks the UK statistics, where currently less than 30% of these kinds [...]
Give wild bees a choice!
Solitary bee species are important pollinators, but what do they need? Read this article in The Conversation (1 March 2024) to discover more: Wild solitary bees offer a vital pollination service – but their nutritional needs aren’t understood
An environmental career pathway
Read how inspiring NTS intern Heather Graham says studying science was key to starting a career in the environment sector.
Celebrating Black leadership in the outdoors
February is Black History Month. To reflect this, the Children & Nature Network celebrate the legacy and power of Black leaders across the U.S. who help connect communities to the benefits of nature and increase equity in the outdoors. Among the many stories shared, read this article by CJ Goulding [...]
Glasgow forest school: ‘Children aren’t meant to be sitting at a desk all day’.
Children in Scotland have shared this article in The Herald (18th February 2024 - digital subscription may be required): Glasgow park: 'I feel full of adventure in forest school'.