Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.
John Muir Award provider workshops – extra dates added
Registrations for the redesigned John Muir Award opened on 25 March 2025. The John Muir Trust has circulated these extra dates for providers to learn about the redesigned award. Use the links below to book your place. Wednesday 9 April 0930 – 1100 Tuesday 22 April 1430 – 1600 Wednesday [...]
Climate FORTH Climate Ranger Training is now available FREE for 14–25-year-olds!
Climate FORTH have launched Climate Ranger Training—a free online course designed to equip young people (aged 14-25) with the knowledge and skills to build climate resilience in their communities and beyond. The interactive training explores climate action through real-life projects and expert insights from professionals and community organisations working in [...]
Are you aged between 11 and 18 years? Discover Junior rangers and wildlife champions!
Are you wild about nature, the countryside and conservation? Do you want to develop new skills and experience – and more? Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA) share information about their Junior Ranger programme - the first step in professional development with the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association.
CIEEM Training and Events Programme & Newsletter
If you are interested in ecologist and environmental manager training, take a look at CIEM training and events, and the latest CIEEM Scotland Newsletter - March 2025.
New! Nature-play website for ELC workforce
Play Scotland have shared how researchers from the University of Glasgow have launched a new Nature-Play Website for the ELC workforce. In a video, Dr. Paul McCrorie presents the mapped system factors and their connections around nature-based play and learning in ELC. This resource supports professional development and aims to [...]
Reimagining the Role of Teachers – nature pedagogy
Watch the recording of this webinar for the Natural Start Alliance presented by Dr. Rachel Larimore and Dr. Claire Warden. This webinar shares insights and advice about how educators can not only identify but also embody their many roles when incorporating nature in their pedagogy.