Woodland Sounds and Forest Bathing
Research tells us that the sights and sounds of nature lower our stress levels and heart rate. The Forest School Association has shared this woodland sound and Forest Bathing video produced by Forestry England during lockdown. Soundscape videos may be useful to prepare groups for a woodland visit or as respite [...]
Woodland training and workshops available in 2024
Forest School Training Collaborative are offering training sessions for Forest School FOLA (all levels and step ups), Outdoor Woodland First Aid, and Woodland Workshops. See below or email Forest School Training Collaborative. Note these sessions are charged. Forest School (FOLA) from April 2024, invoice on booking. Blended in person full-day [...]
Woodland Activity Leader Training 3-day short practical course- additional venue options
Wild Things have added 2 further venues to their Woodland Activity Leader Training course: 24 - 26 May 2024, Venue Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow 14 - 16 June 2024, Venue Knockiehill Woodland Centre, Aberdeenshire Follow the link for further information.
Wild Things courses 2024 – woodland/ coastal activity leader and bushcraft training
Wild Things are offering the following training courses: Woodland Activity Leader Training 7-Day in person Courses 30 March to 5 April 2024 29 June to 5 July 2024 5 – 11 October 2024 Woodland Activity Leader Training 3-day short practical course 15 – 17 March 2024 12 – 14 July [...]
TCV upcoming events – learn how to manage your outdoor space
Check out the list of events offered by The Conservation Volunteers. Some of these skills will eb applicable to those who use outdoor spaces for learning. For example – ‘Applied Woodland Management for the Outdoor Classroom’ Saturday, 28 October. Note that some of these events offer costed places, others are [...]
OWL Scotland July 2023 Bulletin – out now!
Happy summer! The July 2023 edition of the OWL Scotland Bulletin, including the dates for the 2024 networking event, is now available and can be accessed here.
Woodland Learning: The sustainable management of sites for learning and play
This series of 22 videos has been created by Learning Though Landscapes in partnership with Scottish Forestry. These short videos aim to support the responsible use and management of local spaces used for learning and play. They cover a range of topics from site selection and management to cooking outdoors [...]
Woodland Trust Youth Conservation Challenge – apply now!
Are you passionate about the planet and conservation? Do you have any bright ideas on how to solve some of the environmental issues affecting us all right now? If you're aged 16-25 and have an idea that could bring positive change to woods, wildlife or the climate, Woodland Trust want [...]
