Chinese study shows how school gardens cultivate children’s interest in nature and ease stress
The Children & Nature Network share this report from China. Chinese researchers observed fourth-grade students over a semester, during which they participated in weekly activities in a campus garden. The study found that more than 60% of the students had a greater interest in nature after just four months. The [...]
Future Generations, Education and the Outdoors online 7 February 2024 @ 4pm
Join this talk from the RHS schools programme and networking event focused on education and the outdoors. This invitation is to those working with and in schools, and projects from early years to young adults to come together.
Garden-based learning may promote positive emotions and cooperative behaviour
The Children and Nature Network share a 2021 study from Germany. In this study, students reported experiencing surprise and wonder 19% more frequently when engaging in biology lessons conducted in a garden compared to lessons conducted in the classroom. Check out the Children and Nature Network Stat Sheet to learn [...]
A choice plant for pollinators
Farewell summer, hello autumn - this Scottish Pollinators post (21 September 2023) shares a focus on verbena, a beautiful pollinator friendly plant. Start planning for your 2024 garden (and school grounds wildlife areas) now!
Socioeconomic inequality in Scottish children’s exposure to and use of natural space and private gardens, measured by GPS
MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow have shared this study. It has been published in Landscape and Urban Planning (July 2022). The study describes ‘real’ use of natural spaces (which includes local greenspace) and private gardens within neighbourhoods. It found that 15% of children’s time outdoors, [...]
2022 Pocket Garden online showcase winners
Check out images of this years’ winners from the 2022 Pocket Garden online showcase, shared by Keep Scotland Beautiful. These amazing gardens encompass the 2022 Year of Stories, One Planet Picnic and Wildlife Gardening. This includes Small Isles Primary School, with their wildlife pocket garden ‘Fantastic BEES and Where to Find Them (Newt Scamander’s [...]
Creating a wildlife garden, at home (or in your school grounds)
Have you ever wondered where to start when creating your own garden for wildlife? This Field Studies Council guest blog may give you a little inspiration.
Plantlife’s No Mow May is back!
Please encourage your friends, family and colleagues to be sparing with their lawnmowers for No Mow May. Enjoy nature on your doorstep! Why not leave some areas unmown in your school grounds as well?
