Miscellaneous

Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.

7thMarch 2024

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

7thMarch 2024

An environmental career pathway

Read how inspiring NTS intern Heather Graham says studying science was key to starting a career in the environment sector.

20thFebruary 2024

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 [...]

15thFebruary 2024

Children’s Right to Play in Scots Law

Play Scotland report that the Children’s Right to Play was incorporated into Scots law on 16th January 2024. The full provisions will be enacted later in the year UNCRC Incorporation Scotland Act. See their latest report the STATE of PLAY in SCOTLAND 2023, which sets out the vision and current challenges.

15thFebruary 2024

Dressing for outdoor winter play

The Children & Nature Network have shared this handy winter layering basics infographic created by Outgrown. Learn how to layer up the whole family for winter outdoor fun and get your vitamin D (and vitamin N!).