Juliet Robertson: Trailblazer for outdoor learning & play
Read this Children & Nature Network feature (September 2024) about a truly inspirational person. This post shares useful links to the many valuable and practical outdoor play and learning resources developed by Juliet Robertson.
Fashion and biodiversity
Signposts for Global Citizenship share this learning resource Dressed not to kill: fashion and biodiversity. This learning resource explores the impact of fashion on biodiversity to: find out about how fashion has impacted biodiversity analyse artworks to discover what they can tell us about fashion in the past explore how [...]
Three Glens Story Map
Check out these story map videos on Vimeo, developed through The Gathering/An Cruinneachadh. The Gathering Website also includes a page with the story map image and video links. This community led arts project has been developed for everyone throughout the three communities of Glenmoriston, Fort Augustus & Glengarry. Watch and [...]
Making Gall inks – nature and creative art
The Forest School Association (FSA) shared this webpage with historical information about making inks from galls. An unusual activity for creative art linking nature indoors and out.
Ecological Filmmaking workshop for young people
Youthlink Scotland have shared this ecological filmmaking opportunity for young people aged 18-25 to express their interest in workshops being held at the end of November in Edinburgh. This is a chance for to shoot analogue film and learn ecological methods for developing film strips using natural and non-toxic materials.
Exploring Scotland’s outdoors responsibly: insights and inspiration, with filmmaker Calum Maclean
This NatureScot podcast, shares a conversation with Calum Maclean, a presenter, social media specialist, filmmaker and writer. Calum provides insights to his career and development in creativity and outdoor skills. This includes references to Gaelic and how to behave responsibly outdoors.
Daydream Believers – Forestopia Showcase
Checkout this Daydream Believers video, which shows how Forestopia is a creative real world learning resource, combining STEM with nature, and young people’s imaginations. Explore Forestopia here.
Creative responses to art and nature
Check out the Wild Escape Project, which connects art and nature. Find a museum or gallery near you, and explore teacher resources. This project supports children and young people to develop collective digital artwork and interact with natural themes.
