Woodland Play in Schools
This film published by Grounds for Learning on 21 February 2018 film tells the story of how 3 schools have started to provide regular child-led free play in woodlands that are either in or immediately adjacent to their school grounds. Find out how children are developing social skills, improving behaviour, [...]
The Outdoor & Woodland Learning Scotland Bulletin January/February 2018
This includes details about new OWL Groups, new publications (including the OWL Scotland 2016-17 report) and lots of opportunities to get involved in your local OWL group.
School resources and links to support planting for pollinators
Online resources from the Planting for Pollinators along the John Muir Way project, from the Central Scotland Green Network Trust.
Outdoor & Woodland Learning Scotland Bulletin November/ December 2017
This bulletin provides the latest updates from the local OWL Groups, new training opportunities and a warming Recipe of the Month.
OWL Scotland National Networking Event 23 – 25 February 2018 Kindrogan FSC Centre Pitlochry
This event includes a full programme of presentations and workshops and opportunities for networking. For further information and booking follow the link below. Priority will be given to OWL Scotland members. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Tool Use Guidance for outdoor and woodland learning
Outdoor & Woodland Learning (OWL) Scotland summary guidance to support skills development, training and specialist guidance delivered by trained practitioners. This includes: introducing tools to groups, using tools outdoors, a safety checklist, guides on tools and when to use them, benefits of tool use activities, and activity risk/ benefit assessment [...]
Fire Guidance for outdoor and woodland learning
Outdoor & Woodland Learning (OWL) Scotland summary guidance to support skills development, training and specialist guidance delivered by trained practitioners. This includes: introducing fire to groups, building & lighting a fire, using fire outdoors, benefits of fire activities, environmental considerations, and activity risk/ benefit assessment forms.
West Fife OWL Group Networking Event 7th September 2107 4pm-6pm Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
This drop-in event is open to educators and organisations in Fife who would like to help get children outdoors. Outdoor learning providers are also welcomed to display resources or offer short, hands-on activities outdoors. For more information or to book a place please contact westfifeowl@gmail.com
