Learning in Local Greenspace free training Cumbernauld February 2019 onwards
Any primary or secondary school within Scotland's 20% most deprived communities are invited to book up to 2 free places on Grounds for Learning’s long term courses starting in February 2019 (twilight option). For more information and booking visit the Eventbrite link below.
Outdoor Health Workshop Tuesday 2nd October 2018,The Highland Hotel, Stirling, FK8 1DUF
The Scottish Government is exploring ways of encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors in Scotland, with all the benefits that this can bring, whilst improving awareness of health protection messages about staying safe outdoors, messages such as how to reduce the risk of getting bitten by ticks, and how to [...]
OWLNEG Networking Event, Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen Sunday 7th October 2018
Aimed at practitioners working with Early Years and Primary-aged children, wishing to gain new skills, knowledge and to network, this event offers workshops led by Forest School Level 3 Practitioners and trainers followed by facilitated discussions round a campfire. Workshops include Literacy & Numeracy/ Loose Parts Play birth to P7/ [...]
Out in the woods “Resilience” film and workshop Saturday 20th October Kinnoull Hill Perth
This film and workshop 10am- 3pm will explore of the benefits of the outdoors in helping children build resilience. For further details and booking visit the Tayside OWL group events page or E: email taysideowlgroup@gmail.com
Messy Maths: An outdoor, playful approach Friday, 14 September 2018 – Edinburgh
This Children in Scotland workshop is led by Juliet Robertson (Creative STAR Learning). This practical course (half of which will take place outdoors), explores the rationale behind using outdoor play as a key approach to building the foundations of maths, and practical ways to make this happen.For further details and [...]
John Muir Award Literacy and Nature Training Hidden Garden, Glasgow 31 August 4.00-6.00pm
This session aims to give anyone from schools, youth and adult groups practical experience of activities that help develop literacy skills in the outdoors. Use the Explorer’s Guide to The Lost Words to explore writing and teaching techniques, make ‘spells’ and art work inspired by nature and enjoy time out [...]
John Muir Award in Schools Friday 14 September 2018, Pitlochry
A one day course for teachers and those involved in classroom or community learning.
John Muir Award Training 12 – 13 September 2018, Dounans Outdoor Centre, Stirling
Leader Training 2-day residential courses give a thorough introduction to the John Muir Award. It is designed for staff, volunteers and leaders who are interested in delivering the John Muir Award. Cost is £160 for two days, including food & accommodation. Reduced rate places of £110 are available for those [...]
