Resources celebrating International Day of Forests
March 21st is International Day of Forests, to celebrate all types of forests across the world. Follow the link below for further information and learning resources on Scotland’s fabulous forests and wonderful woodlands from Scotland’s Environment partners.
Scotland’s Soils
Follow the link below to access this website which provides comprehensive data and information on Scotland’s soils. You can look at a range of maps and download the data associated with these maps. Other useful sources of data and information are also signposted. You can find out about what soils [...]
Citizen Science
Citizen science provides a real-life context for learning can encourage a passion for science and conservation. Download this training course description and provider details via the link below. For other courses provided by ENFOR partners see the separate SUMMARY TABLE.
ENFOR Outdoor Learning training & teacher CLPL courses SUMMARY TABLE
This summary table lists training programmes and courses provided by Environment & Forestry and partners in Scotland, with links provided for further details on individual courses or programmes (A3 size). PLEASE NOTE all are suspended at the moment due to COVID-19. Table to be updated subsequently.
Biodiversity in Scotland
Scotland's Environment website has a wealth of information and data to help you explore and learn more about our biodiversity. Read overviews, biodiversity information on different wildlife habitats, explore map based data, and find citizen science resources for recording your own observations.
Conducting environmental surveys using Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) 9th – 10th May, 2016 Aberdeen
The two short days will involve some essential classroom elements, but the emphasis will be on practising the surveys outdoors (in the University of Aberdeen’s Cruikshank Gardens) and gaining confidence in survey methods, identification skills and data recording as well as embedding the survey topics into wider environmental contexts.All data [...]
Conducting environmental surveys using Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) 25th – 26th April 2016 Stirling
2 day course to run OPAL citizen science surveys. Learn more about your local environment, how to conduct a range of OPAL user-friendly environmental surveys and enhance your outdoor learning and teaching. All data contributes to the national scientific database. Accredited by Queen’s University Belfast. Fee £5. For more information/ [...]
Science Needs You! at Edinburgh International Science Festival Saturday 12 April 2016
Family friendly event at Summerhall including an introduction to the mobile app Nature Locator. For further information, prices and booking follow the link below.
