FREE Scottish Outdoor Access Code activity workshop 23rd May 2024
This is a short, informal, workshop designed for anyone working with young people in the outdoors, based on NatureScot’s on line education resource pack. Date and location: Thursday 23rd May at Battleby, Redgorton by Perth Participants will learn about SOAC and take part in a variety of outdoor activities to [...]
Learning Places Conference 2023: NatureScot presentation – useful links
Learning Places Conference 2023 14- 15 November 2023 Day 2 - 1300 h Sustainable Estate This session explored the learning opportunities provided through place-based experiences outdoors. This can support learning for sustainability and the skills children and young people need to meet the challenges of a changing world. This was [...]
Outdoor Learning Directory flyer
Download and print copies of this flyer to share at events, or share the link to promote the Directory.
Nature Scot and CLD Outdoor Learning 19 November 2021
This Education Scotland webinar is for Community Learning and Development (CLD) practitioners or educators. The focus of this event is on resources for green recovery, learning outdoors and health activities in the outdoors. Find out about environmental volunteering and the John Muir Award. Explore how nature, health and wellbeing and [...]
Family Outdoor Learning: Play, Plant Protect: a multi-sensory adventure 28 October 2021
Join this Creative Conversation with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. This online event is aimed at practitioners and staff across all sectors who are involved in supporting children and families. The event takes place Thursday 28th October 2021 16:00 – 17:00 Follow the link for further information and booking.
Outdoor Early Learning and Childcare FREE event Saturday 21 March 2020 Midlothian
The Scottish Government is offering this exciting opportunity to be held at Newbattle Abbey College (9-4pm). This event is open and free to all ELC Practitioners (including childminders) and out of school care practitioners who would like to make better use of the outdoors in their practice. For more information [...]
Engaging Children & Young People with Nature & the Outdoors Conference 10&11 March 2020 Edinburgh
This Outdoor Recreation Network conference, hosted by Scottish Forestry at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh shares current research, good practice and insights from others who are leading the way through innovative approaches. £249 - £275. For more information follow the link.
International School Grounds Alliance Conference, 24-26th September 2020, Stirling
This 3 day conference aims to bring together the best of outdoor learning and play in school grounds, with a major focus on the UK. Ideal for early years educators, teachers and outdoor educators, you can join for one day or all three days. For programme and booking information, follow [...]
