Growing among Trees: an evaluation of school based outdoor learning interventions
This paper is written by Marc A Harris (Cardiff Metropolitan University). It can be found in the Journal for Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. The abstract and full paper are available online (published 24 Nov 2021). The abstract describes a 12-month pilot project in England, which delivered community forest and [...]
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 [...]
Scotland’s woodland plants – folklore, food and remedies
Discover the global connections of Scotland's woodland plants to folklore, food and more in in this Scottish Forestry booklet Woodlands for All.
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 [...]
Outdoor and Woodland Learning Scotland – December 2021 Bulletin out now!
Check out the OWL Scotland Dec 2021 Bulletin. Meet the new Education Programme Manager, book onto the OWL Scotland National Networking Event 2022 and catch up with news from around the network.
What’s special about the Holly tree?
The Forest School Association has re-shared information on this special evergreen tree, in time for the festive season.
Biodiversity & Climate Change: new education resources added
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has added three new education case studies to the Biodiversity and Climate Change Education pack. The three new resources are focused on Trees and Woodlands, Water Bodies and the National Park’s Mission Zero journey to Net Zero.
Creating the Glasgow Children’s Woodland – a short film
Watch this short documentary film by The Lost Woods, telling the story of the creation of the Glasgow Children’s Woodland. This is a legacy project to the COP26 Climate Conference. It’s a heart-warming story about hope and how a local Glasgow group took on an ambitious idea of reaching out [...]
