Awards to recognise getting outdoors and into nature
It’s worth checking out the Awards Network website to find the Award programme that’s right for you. Search here for those Awards that support you to ‘get outdoors and into nature’ under the drop-down list. Check out this special section on Nature-based Awards.
See what the first John Muir Award group got up to!
UHI North, West and Hebrides undertake fence removal work at Arkaig Community Forest as part of their John Muir Award. Watch now.
Nominate a young person who is making a difference for nature – deadline extended!
Do you know a young person (between the ages of 11 and 20 years old) who records wildlife and is making a difference, increasing our understanding of nature in the UK? Then nominate them for this NBN Award! NBN Young Person’s Award 2025 is open to individuals aged between 11 and [...]
National Youth Work Awards 2025
Youthlink Scotland have shared news about the National Youth Work Awards which celebrate youth work and the youth workers who make a difference every year in the lives of young people. Check out this year’s finalists, including those in the Outdoor Learning & Environment category!
NBN Awards for Wildlife Recording – deadline 21 April to nominate!
Nominate someone or a group dedicated to recording wildlife in one of seven Award categories before it's too late! One category includes the NBN Young Person’s Award 2025 (open to individuals aged 11-20) Find out more NBN network news April 2025.
John Muir Award provider workshops – extra dates added
Registrations for the redesigned John Muir Award opened on 25 March 2025. The John Muir Trust has circulated these extra dates for providers to learn about the redesigned award. Use the links below to book your place. Wednesday 9 April 0930 – 1100 Tuesday 22 April 1430 – 1600 Wednesday [...]
Are you aged between 11 and 18 years? Discover Junior rangers and wildlife champions!
Are you wild about nature, the countryside and conservation? Do you want to develop new skills and experience – and more? Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA) share information about their Junior Ranger programme - the first step in professional development with the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association.
Nature of Scotland Awards open for entries! Deadline: 27 May
The Nature of Scotland Awards shine a light on the great work being done to help Scotland’s species and habitats. Are you an individual, group, or partnership doing exceptional things to support nature? Apply now!
