Connecting children of all abilities to nature
This feature story from the Children & Nature Network contains exclusive excerpts from “Naturally Inclusive,” a new book about connecting young children with diverse needs to the natural world. These excerpts are framed by inspiring stories and practical tips from parents, practitioners and educators who have first hand experience with the [...]
Black nature narratives
Concerned that access to nature isn’t equal for everyone? Read this article Black absence in green spaces. It’s thought provoking and challenges all of us to do things differently and better, including in the outdoor learning and play world. Check out Wild in the City – an organisation in London [...]
Making outdoor learning and play inclusive of girls
Learning Through Landscapes explore four ways to ensure that outdoor learning and play is safe, inclusive, and accessible for all.
Places and children’s health workshop 3 May University of Glasgow
MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU), University of Glasgow are offering this Places and children's health workshop on Wednesday, 3rd May from 10am-4pm in the ARC, University of Glasgow. The workshop is designed for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and other professionals whose work or interests lie in understanding how [...]
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 [...]
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.
Teen girls get up-close look at work of female scientists
Interested in how an outdoor experience can help young women develop their STEM careers? Check out this article GeoGirls all shook up at Mount St. Helens geology, tech camp published August 2022, in the US publication The Columbian. Also, read how Steam Beans is demystifying nature — and science — [...]
