OWL Scotland Informal Networking Weekend 9th – 11th September 2022
This informal camping event is taking place at Pillars of Hercules, Falkland. It offers opportunities for networking and skill-sharing. Places are limited and open to OWL Group members only. Find further information and booking here.
Clueless about nature? 1 in 4 people don’t know caterpillars turn into butterflies
Children & Nature network (28 June 2022) have shared a report on recent survey in the UK. This ‘found that many adults are unfamiliar with basic nature concepts, unable to identify more than a few of the most common species of birds and insects. Despite this, four in five respondents [...]
Working Together to Grow Back Better 17 June 2022 1030 – 1530
This National Network for Outdoor Learning (NNOL) and Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education (SAPOE) event can be attended in person at Queen Margaret University, or online. This strategic meeting is for those involved in developing, promoting, researching, leading and delivering outdoor learning and play, as part of Learning for Sustainability, [...]
Edinburgh Outdoor Learning Network 1-day FREE conference 13 May 2022 10am – 3pm
This event aims to provide lots of opportunities for learning, sharing, and networking with like-minded people from across Edinburgh and beyond. Check out the Eventbrite page for more details and to register.
Hurry – just a few places left on the OWL Scotland National Networking Weekend 22 – 24 April 2022!
Join the OWL Scotland national networking weekend at Dounans, Aberfoyle. Take part in a range of workshops, suitable for all levels of experience in working outdoors. There will lots of opportunities to network with other passionate practitioners and teachers to share skills and experience around evening campfires. Food and basic [...]
New dates for OWL Scotland Annual Networking Event
OWL Scotland are excited to announce that the postponed networking event has been rescheduled for April. The Networking Event will take place at Dounans, Aberfoyle from Friday 22nd April 5pm until Sunday 24th April 1pm. This event is a great opportunity to network with other outdoor practitioners and OWL groups, learn or update new [...]
OWL Scotland Networking Event 2022, 18-20 February
Sign up for the annual OWL networking event due to take place at Dounans Outdoor Centre in Aberfoyle. The event provides a great opportunity to gain new ideas and inspiration, as well as the chance to network with others. This event aims to add to your practical skills, or give you [...]
Give all kids a nature-filled future – a call from Richard Louv
In the last Children & Nature Network issue of the year, co-founder and renowned author Richard Louv reports on a growing mental health crisis in America, brought on by the pandemic and the impacts of global climate change. This includes the rise of eco-anxiety among young people. He also highlights the [...]