Tips and treats from the John Muir Trust
Check out the John Muir Trust’s e-newsletter (sign up here). The March 2024 edition includes an intern’s tips to avoid ticks and is in the clover when she discovers the many benefits it brings to wild places. Plus enjoy the latest edition of SCRA's Scramble magazine - a Junior Ranger special!
Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping developed through John Muir Award research
This John Muir Trust news article (13 March 2024) shares early findings from this research project as a system intervention for a healthier planet and people. The method explores interconnected factors that impact on young people’s nature connectedness and relationship with wild places.
Residential Outdoor Education Bill
The John Muir Trust have shared how the Scottish Government Cross Party Group heard from Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre who shared good practice through their John Muir Award case study. See the Proposed Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill here.
John Muir Award impact on Scotland’s education
The John Muir Trust has shared news of its annual report summarising John Muir Award activity taking place with schools in Scotland (22 September 2023). This includes the following statistics: 384 schools involved in delivering the John Muir Award in Scotland (up 3% on 2021-22) 14,530 Awards achieved by pupils [...]
Creative Freedom for wild places – can you share your vision?
The John Muir Trust is inviting writers, photographers, sculptors, videographers, podcasters, pupils, students and outdoor enthusiasts to share their creative vision of "freedom for wild places".
Junior rangers – on the verge at Quinag
Read how the S3 Junior Rangers of Ullapool High School celebrated their final day of the year-long JMT programme. Join them on a roadside verge near Quinag at the end of June, accompanied by local MSP Maree Todd.
Trust supports new nature connectedness research methods
The John Muir Trust report on workshop held in November 2022, to explore how Scotland’s outdoor learning practitioners understand the formation of nature connectedness in children and young people.
Are you clear on deer?
The John Muir Trust share the Trust's approach to deer management. This includes an introduction to a new ‘Clear on Deer’ film, plus a helpful infographic. This links to Scotland’s environment and biodiversity. The need to retain and develop skills in deer management for the future is also highlighted.
