The barriers to new entrants interested in agroecological farming and landwork careers
A new report has been announced (19 August 2022) on ‘The Attraction of Agroecology and the barriers faced by new entrants pursuing agroecological farming and landwork’. The recommendations include the need to build skills and knowledge by incorporating agroecological farming and food production into school curriculums and careers advice.
Wild LIVE: Can every job be a green job? Live event 25 August!
The Wildlife Trusts (@WildlifeTrusts) invite you to sign up for their FREE event now! Can every job be a green job? Find out on 25 August at our special youth-led Wild LIVE, chaired by @celspellman.
Forest School Job Opportunity – Earthtime, Elgin, Moray
Earthtime are looking to appoint a Woodland Wellbeing Facilitator - Forest School Lead. The closing date is 6th September 2022 (5pm). The Forest School Association have shared more details here.
Teen girls get up-close look at work of female scientists
Interested in how an outdoor experience can help young women develop their STEM careers? Check out this article GeoGirls all shook up at Mount St. Helens geology, tech camp published August 2022, in the US publication The Columbian. Also, read how Steam Beans is demystifying nature — and science — [...]
Wild Sparks Practitioner Vacancy, July 2022, plus volunteer opportunities!
Wee Wild Sparks Outdoor Nursery delivers fully outdoor early years childcare and education in Perthshire for 3-7 year olds in a beautiful woodland environment. The nursery is currently seeking a practitioner to join their small team in the coming academic year (ideally from August 2022). Find more details and how [...]
Danny’s story – new seasonal ranger at Muir of Dinnet NNR
Check out Danny’s blog post A familiar Place. He shares how an early fascination with nature has developed into a career as a ranger. Danny shares his knowledge and some wonderful images of the amazing wildlife to be found at Muir of Dinnet NNR.
Bright Green Future – now recruiting!
Bright Green Future (BGF) is a free UK-wide environmental leadership and empowerment programme for 16-19-year-olds. The Bright Green Future team are recruiting their next BGF cohort. The programme is open to 16-19-year-olds from across the UK and aims to inspire and empower young people to be changemakers and create a [...]
Green employability for young people in Scotland
My Climate Path provides a wide range of opportunities for young people to demonstrate the legacy that COP26 will bring them and their future careers in green and circular roles across all industries. Check out the opportunities listed under My Climate Path initiatives. This includes Wee Forest programmes supported by NatureScot.
