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29thNovember 2023

Youthlink Scotland contributes to outdoor thinking

29.11.23|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , |

Youthlink Scotland have shared their Annual Report 2022/23. This includes reference to their links with outdoor contexts including: Contributing to Outdoor Learning Network Recognition of youth work's adaptability through digital, outdoor, and other programs during the Covid-19 period. Participation in the National Outdoor Education Advisory Group Contributing to creating outdoor [...]

19thOctober 2023

Applications open for Species on the Edge Youth Panel

19.10.23|Categories: Events|Tags: , , , |

Are you aged between 16 and 25 years? A new conservation programme, Species on the Edge, is inviting young people from Scotland’s coasts and islands to apply for its Youth Panel. Read more here. This is a great chance to meet new people and learn from experts within the conservation sector; [...]

11thOctober 2023

Scotland’s Youth Climate Summit 21 October 2023 – Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

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The summit will inspire action through stories and knowledge sharing, galvanise young people through capacity building, and build a community for young people to come together, connect and network. The Youth Climate Summit is aimed at young people aged 18-35, but absolutely anyone who is interested is welcome to attend! [...]

10thOctober 2023

Are you aged 18 – 30 years? Join the EUROPARC Youth Council – Application deadline 31st October!

10.10.23|Categories: Events, Resources|Tags: , , |

This new Youth Council will represent young people within the EUROPARC network, in Junior Ranger and Youth+ programmes, or volunteers, interns and young professionals. Members will connect with young people across Europe and organise youth dialogues to support the EUROPARC youth representative and strengthen the youth voice within the various [...]

13thJune 2023

The perfect pairing: Youth development and nature connection

13.06.23|Categories: Research, Resources|Tags: , , , , , |

Read this article by Monica Lopez Magee in Finding Nature News, Children & Nature Network (June 2023) The author reflects on research supporting this approach and describes how ‘the benefits of the two do not happen by chance. It takes intentional inclusion of each to achieve maximum impact.’