INclusivity in the OUTdoors
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 [...]
New to Nature placements launched
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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
Boots and Beards outdoors
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.
The importance of connecting to the land for refugees
Listen to this Radio Scotland Scotland Outdoors programme (broadcast 10 February 2021), where Mark and Euan share a conversation with UNESCO Chair for Integration Alison Phipps of Glasgow University.
