Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.
The Green Team Edinburgh – update
The Green Team have shared their 2023 Impact Report. Find out the latest news and events, including volunteering opportunities. Stay connected and sign up for the Green Team bulletins here.
Woodland training and workshops available in 2024
Forest School Training Collaborative are offering training sessions for Forest School FOLA (all levels and step ups), Outdoor Woodland First Aid, and Woodland Workshops. See below or email Forest School Training Collaborative. Note these sessions are charged. Forest School (FOLA) from April 2024, invoice on booking. Blended in person full-day [...]
Green Jobs in Scotland
This STEM Nation blog post (December 2022) explores green jobs in Scotland. It includes useful facts and statistics, and links to key websites, reports and resources.
Rise of the Machines for Peatland Restoration
Scotland’s Nature (26 January 2024) describes how the NatureScot’s Peatland ACTION is piloting a training scheme to help more people develop skills in practical peatland restoration. This aims to mitigate climate change and halt Scotland’s biodiversity loss.
Free webinar on enhancing learning via environmental projects – 1st Feb 2024
Learning Through Landscapes are offering this free online professional learning event. In this session, you will explore the potential benefits and outcomes of implementing project-based environmental education for your school and wider community.
Biodiversity Action programme for secondary pupils now available on SCQF at level 4
This SCQF level 4 course will support young people to develop their knowledge of key biodiversity concepts on how the natural world works and how we are dependent on its healthy functioning. It will build awareness of what positive action they might take to address the causes of biodiversity loss [...]