Transforming school grounds and involving children – USA style
Cities Connecting Children to Nature have shared Why transforming concrete schoolyards into parks could make for healthier cities, NPR All Things Considered, June 23, 2023. This audio recording notes that living near parks can boost health. But disadvantaged communities often have less access to such spaces. A project is described [...]
Lessons in Grass: Greening School Grounds
Checkout this fantastic video from the Children & Nature Network. It features simple and easily replicated approaches from an education centre in the Czech Republic. The Czech case study is described here along with the key aspects: Engaging and simple. Lessons in Grass encourages using spaces, materials and resources that are [...]
Plastic grass? Think again – save water and the environment!
Are you thinking about plastic grass as an alternative to real grass in your school grounds or garden? Check out this NatureScot Facebook post for #WaterSavingWeek and think again! This might be a useful resource for your Eco Schools Topics and when auditing your outdoor space. Find more Water Saving Tips [...]
Take part in No Mow May!
Plantlife share the benefits of giving your mower a rest in May. Why not liberate wildlflowers in your lawn – and school grounds?
Free Trees!
It’s tree planting season! TCV share 2 opportunities for schools and other groups to source free trees: I Dig Trees Now in its eight year, the I Dig Trees campaign from TCV and OVO Energy is providing free trees to schools, community groups and voluntary organisations across England, Wales and [...]
Free trees!
Now in its eight year, the I Dig Trees campaign from TCV and OVO Energy is providing free trees to schools, community groups and voluntary organisations across England, Wales and Scotland. Trees can be ordered for delivery in December through to March 2023. Details here This information was shared in [...]
School orchards and fruiting hedgerow packs – The Tree Council
Register your interest to be notified when applications for the 2022-23 winter planting season open. All nurseries, primary, secondary and special schools (who have not previously participated in the Orchards for Schools programme) are eligible.
Protecting playgrounds from traffic air pollution with roadside greening
Evidence has been shared which shows that exposure to airborne particulate matter is linked with impaired neuro-development and cognitive function. These findings demonstrate that roadside vegetation near playgrounds can be designed, installed and maintained to achieve rapid, significant and cost-effective improvement of air quality.
