diversity

9thNovember 2022

INclusivity in the OUTdoors

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Check out this IOL webinar series which are open to all. These provide an opportunity for the Outdoor Sector to explore a range of themes around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the outdoors. This page also provides access to insights and recommendations from the 2021 Raising Our Game Webinar [...]

14thSeptember 2022

New to Nature placements launched

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Greenspace Scotland share the news that Groundwork UK have launched the New to Nature project. New to Nature will see young people aged 18-25 given new, full-time, temporary jobs in nature and landscape organisations across the UK (including Scotland), increasing diversity and enriching the sector.

23rdAugust 2022

Sole Sisters

23.08.22|Categories: Miscellaneous, Places|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

1stJune 2022

Bright Green Future – now recruiting!

01.06.22|Categories: Events|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

13thOctober 2021

Boots and Beards outdoors

13.10.21|Categories: Miscellaneous|Tags: , , , |

Boots and Beards are a community based organisation based in Glasgow. They work with diverse groups to improve their health and wellbeing, and explore the natural environment.  Listen to this great podcast. A recent BBC documentary can be accessed here.