Iona’s divine inspiration
This Scottish Pollinators post (16 November 2023) shares successful nature-friendly steps being taken around one of Scotland’s most famous historic and spiritual sites, Iona Abbey. These grass management regimes could easily be replicated in school grounds and local greenspaces to enhance biodiversity.
Meadow in a box
This Scottish Pollinators post (28 September 2023) shares a guest blog by Simon Whitworth, currently working as a Countryside Officer at Aberdeen City Council. Find out about his work to help pollinators, and his ‘Meadow in a box’ scheme for schools. A great idea easily replicated in your area!
Read all about it
Check out TCV’s newly published Summer Network Bulletin. This is a great read, which highlights groups and projects across Scotland enhancing urban biodiversity and combatting climate change. Find a local project near you, and discover how to Make Space for Nature!
Marine habitats and working partnerships
This post in Scotland’s Nature by NatureScot (6 June 2023) explores A new approach to studying our marine habitats. This includes the special biodiversity of marine habitats and the concept of functional diversity. Suitable for more advanced students, including tertiary level.
Webinar: Young people creating a just transition in rural areas – 6th June 2023
Come and learn about what this generation is doing for biodiversity, climate and agriculture. Find more details and join this EUROPARC WEBINAR here (6 June 17:00 - 18:30 CEST so 4pm start UK time) #EUGreenWeek Partner event 3-11 June.
Resources to support a green education and science careers
Check out these resources developed by the Royal Society to support teachers and engage students in the important discussions around climate change and biodiversity. The Royal Society have also developed general animations and resources on careers in science for teachers and students aged 11 – 16 years.
2023 Funding scheme opportunities for investigative STEM projects
The Royal Society are offering the following funding opportunities: The Partnership Grants scheme funds schools and colleges up to £3,000 to run investigative STEM projects in partnership with STEM professionals from academia or industry. Tomorrow's climate scientists funds schools specifically researching into climate change and biodiversity. The programme aims to [...]
Hoverfly Lagoons Project 2023
The Hoverfly Lagoons project is nearly ready to kick off again this year! If you haven't already, now is the time to create some Hoverfly Lagoons in your outdoor space! Please see the Buzz Club project webpage for instructions, and detailed methods. Those new to the project are asked to create one [...]
