Sole Sisters
In this article in Scotland’s Nature (August 23, 2022), Halima Hussein describes an outdoor adventure group that allows a space for Scottish Muslim girls and women to get out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves in the outdoors. Have a look and see what the Sole Sisters get up [...]
Woodland Wheels Community Cycle Rides
This article in Scotland’s Nature ( August 17, 2022) describes a project which is encouraging people from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds to discover and enjoy the benefits of local woodlands and green spaces.
Community Funding search
Scottish Rural Network has teamed up with SCVO's Funding Scotland to provide this free local, online funding search for your charity, community group or social enterprise. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, this can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community. [...]
Play Scotland and ScrapAntics Playday Event August 2022
For this year’s national day of play, join Play Scotland and ScrapAntics at Fruit Bowls Community Garden in Dundee for #Playday2022 on Wednesday 3rd August, 11am – 3pm. Date/Time: Wednesday 03/08/2022 11am-3pm Venue: Fruit Bowls Community Garden, Dundee Open to the public: yes The event will include an art activity and Loose Parts [...]
Let’s make nature relevant for all cultures
The Children & Nature Network latest bulletin reminds us all of the importance of cultural relevancy and understanding when engaging communities with nature. They share papers in their research library on how different people, including children, engage with nature in different places.
Use of greenspace in Scotland during Covid-19
Public Health Scotland have shared a news story (6 July 2022) and published a report on the use of greenspace during Covid-19. The paper is published jointly by Public Health Scotland, NatureScot and MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow on behalf of the data and evidence [...]
Community-led action on vacant and derelict land
TCV have signposted this handy guide from the Scottish Land Commission's 'MyLand'. It helps you find out how you and your community can bring unloved places back into use. This includes resources to help you find out who the owner is and if they have plans for the land. This [...]
Mapping the Green Team’s Impact in and around Edinburgh
The Green Team are passionate about supporting young people to find their place in nature. 2021 was a challenging year but their first impact report reveals it was their busiest year yet, with nearly 1,000 young people taking part in the group’s programmes. Check out the Green Team 2021 impact [...]