Woodworking resources for Early Years and Primary
Muddy Faces share an expert’s tips and advice on woodworking with Early Years & Primary Schools. There are also guides to whittling and tool use, and research and articles on the future of traditional crafts.
Tech can help kids connect with nature and go outdoors
This article in the Conversation (17 October 2024) share tips on how to make using tech outdoors with kids work.
Snow, wind, rain, wind, hail, frost – the perils of filming peatland restoration
This Scotland’s Nature blog (12 April 2024) shares how the Scottish weather makes creating case study films of some of our peatland restoration projects interesting to say the least! It might also be of interest to people who are interested in working in this sector or in the use of [...]
The new tech helping to modernise deer management
From drones to artificial intelligence (AI), new technologies are changing the face of wildlife management. In this Scotland’s Nature blog (16 April 2024), wildlife management officer Nathan Berrie looks at some of the advantages – and limitations – of these new tools for monitoring deer populations.
Futuristic video game shares minoritised ethnic voices to tell the story of a sustainable Scotland
The University of Glasgow shared news of a first of its kind video game. This has been designed to amplify Minoritised Ethnic people’s voices and the role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Scotland’s sustainable future.
Creative responses to art and nature
Check out the Wild Escape Project, which connects art and nature. Find a museum or gallery near you, and explore teacher resources. This project supports children and young people to develop collective digital artwork and interact with natural themes.
Young explorers take on Castle CSI challenge in new learning initiative
Check out this Historic Environment Scotland news article (21 April 2023) which describes new cross-curricular activities and resources, developed in partnership with Glasgow Science Centre. These highlight key aspect technology played in the construction and preservation of Scotland’s historical sites.
More green. Less screen.
The Children and Nature Network share this article (April 2023) on helping children and young people ditch their screens to benefit from outdoor time in nature. Also shared is this article (13 April 2023) on How to Instill a Love of Nature in Your Kids, is also signposted. This provides [...]