How growing and foraging food can become a common part of cities
This article in The Conversation (24 April 2025) explores how community gardens can create access to local, fresh food that reduce reliance on convenience food. It includes research across three Scottish cities: Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth. As well as communities reducing reliance on convenience food, the author shares the health [...]
Gardening with Children and Teens
The Children and Nature Network shares some lovely resources on this topic. This includes international research on ecological literacy, democratic competencies, nature-friendly attitudes and health and well-being benefits.
20 May is World Bee Day!
Muddy Faces share World Bee Day news for activities, inspirations and more. Pick up some great tips for small practical resources to make to support our pollinator friends outdoors. This ties in well with these other events: 22 May: International Day for Biodiversity 24 May-1 June: National Children's Gardening Week
Benefits of gardening with children are backed by research
The Children & Nature Network have reshared this Research Digest that summarizes studies focusing on the benefits of garden-related activities for children. Also included are studies highlighting unique strategies used by programs to engage children and youth in gardening activities.
Gardening with and for children
The Children & Nature Network share their latest Research Digest on this topic. This provides summaries of current studies focusing on the benefits of garden-related activities for children.
