A giant fish out of water
This post by NatureScot (11 July 2023) explores the mystery of breaching behaviour by basking sharks, and includes a fascinating animation.
10 years of the Nature Connectedness Research Group
In this Finding Nature post (24 May 2023), Professor Miles Richardson reflects on how the Nature Connectedness Research Group (NCRG) leading efforts to create a new relationship with nature, through research to understand, application through frameworks and interventions and sharing guidance. Miles describes how nature connectedness study can be grouped [...]
Nature Connectedness: Latest research round-up
‘The increase in nature connectedness research since 2001 is remarkable…’ This post in Finding Nature shares a small sample of nature connectedness work which has been published recently (March 2023). ‘It reflects an increasing interest from nature conservation journals, showing that the need to focus on a new relationship with [...]
Save the date – Forest School Research Symposium
The FSA news bulletin has announced the world's first Forest School Research Symposium entitled 'The Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Practices, and Principles of Forest School’. This event is being developed in partnership between the FSA and the University of Liverpool. Save the dates 26th – 28th of June 2024.
Why nature-based learning is on the rise in Australia
School Outdoor Learning have shared this article from the educator, Australia (1 May 2023). The article paints a picture of the growing recognition in Australia of the value of outdoor learning and play in nature. This also includes references to relevant research.
The Children’s People and Nature Survey for England: 2022 update; plus NatureScot outdoor learning research
This UK Government webpage provides valuable summary statistics as headline findings on the ‘Children’s People and Nature Survey’ carried out by English Nature. It provides information on how children and young people in England experience and think about the natural environment. Any changes in trends between 2021 and 2022 are [...]
Prescribed time in nature linked to improvements in anxiety, depression and blood pressure
School Outdoor Learning have shared this article in The Guardian (3 April 2023). This describes research which tells us that time spent in nature is good for us. This time it is being prescribed by doctors to support mental health and overall wellbeing School Outdoor Learning suggest taking your pupils [...]
Primary school children spend less time outdoors, University study finds
Primary school pupils in Scotland spend less time playing and learning outdoors than they did before the Covid pandemic, according to new research by the University of Stirling. Find more information about these findings from this University of Stirling news report (3 April 2023).
