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 [...]
Discover and record urban nature, and take part in educator training
Checkout this great online resource provided by the Natural History Museum to discover urban wildlife. Take part in the Nature Recording Hub and do some great Citizen Science! The Explore: Urban Nature programme provides training for teachers, curriculum-linked learning resources and hands-on outdoor workshops, linked with a museum near you. [...]
Woodland Activity Leader Training 3-day short practical course- additional venue options
Wild Things have added 2 further venues to their Woodland Activity Leader Training course: 24 - 26 May 2024, Venue Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow 14 - 16 June 2024, Venue Knockiehill Woodland Centre, Aberdeenshire Follow the link for further information.
