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1stMay 2024

Natural Leaders programme review

01.05.24|Categories: Research, Resources|Tags: , , , , , |

This report has been signposted by Learning for Sustainability Scotland (LfSS): Natural Leaders programme Year 1 Review February 2024 Findings of the first year of a two-year action research project that is being piloted in three areas of multiple deprivation in Scotland. The programme is a partnership between YouthLink Scotland, local [...]

16thApril 2024

Join in Award Scheme revamped!

16.04.24|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , |

Designed as an entry-level award for children and young people, the Join in Award Scheme is for anyone who might enjoy and benefit from using it. It’s a self-guided way to encourage and record a range of activity and celebrate personal achievement. JAS also works well with older pupils with [...]

9thApril 2024

Nature of Scotland awards back for 2024!

09.04.24|Categories: Events|Tags: , , , |

Enter your own project or nominate the work of others in the Nature of Scotland awards by 28 May to highlight achievements for people and nature. The 10 award categories include a Youth Action Award which is open to groups of young people aged under 25 who are taking action [...]

3rdApril 2024

Applications are open for the Young Darwin Scholarship

03.04.24|Categories: Funding, Training|Tags: , , |

If you're looking to gain experience for an environmental career, don't miss out on the opportunity to join our Young Darwin Scholarship — applications are now open! This unique opportunity from the Field Studies Council offers 16-25 year olds a 90% subsidised, Darwin-inspired scholarship, combining environmental education and ongoing support. [...]

30thJanuary 2024

Field Notes: Young people and nature

30.01.24|Categories: Places|Tags: , , , |

Sandwood Conservation officer Lynn Munro reports on a fun community engagement programme in this John Muir Trust news item (21 Dec 2023) . This involved working with local partners to engage young people in wild places and the John Muir Award. Read about how young students from the age or [...]

9thJanuary 2024

Highland Field Notes: Young people and nature

09.01.24|Categories: Places|Tags: , , , |

The John Muir Trust news page shares this report by Sandwood Conservation officer Lynn Munro. Lynn describes a fun community engagement programme working with local partners to engage young people from Kinlochbervie Primary School in wild places and the John Muir Award.