More parks and waterways in cities could prevent premature deaths, study finds
This article in The Conversation (10 November 2021) describes how access to green and blue space, and spending time there, benefits people living in urban areas. It also cites evidence on health and wellbeing benefits for school children.
Play, in all its forms
The Forest School Association have shared (4 November 2021) this blog post by Stefania Donzelli on Autistic Play at Forest School. The discussion draws on a wide range of research articles on pretend play in different forms.
Nature engagement during early childhood
The Children and Nature Network focuses on research about nature engagement in early childhood in their Research Digest for October 2021.
The state of nature – insect facts
This post in Scottish Pollinators (28 October 2021) discusses the latest biodiversity crisis evidence report. It explores the facts (and misinformation) around insect population statistics and trends. Given that about 90% of all species of animals in the world are insects, assessments of the state of nature require a finger [...]
Do you, or your pupils, really notice nature?
Read how How actively noticing nature (not just time in nature) helps promote nature connectedness. This is another Finding Nature blog by Professor Miles Richardson (posted 19 October 2021), based on recent research findings.
Living Ash Project – report a tree
Have you seen a healthy ash tree surrounded by dying ash trees? The Living Ash Project aims to identify a large and diverse number of ash trees with good tolerance to ash dieback. This is to help breed future stocks of health and resistant trees. This might be worth exploring [...]
