1. These are links c/o Natural England of recent research about the natural environment and health. Links between natural environments and physical activity: evidence briefing EIN020 – Links between natural environments and physiological health: evidence briefing EIN021 – Links between natural environments and obesity: evidence briefing 2. These are links to Public Health England resources Active…
The Times reported in December that trillions of insects fly across southern England each year in unseen migrations. Their collective weight is some 3,200 tonnes. The weight is more than seven times that of the 30m songbirds that fly between UK to Africa each autumn. Researchers from the University of Exeter have used radar for more…
Here’s the latest from NAAEE across the Atlantic, including news of the 2017 conference in Puerto Rico next October 18 to 21. Meanwhile, here are some highlights from the 2016 conference in Madison WI, so you can see what you missed.
The Guardian had some gloomy pictures before Christmas of lakes across the world as they once were and now are. The picture is of Poyang Lake. The commentary says: “China’s largest freshwater lake has been shrinking dramatically since the start of the century. At one point, the lake covered 4,500 square kilometres but its surface…
Here are a few events being organised by LEEF in the coming weeks Surrey Docks City Farm Child Protection Training for City Farms 10am-4pm, 23rd January 2017 The seminar is aimed at farmers and outdoor educators who work with children & young people. Safeguarding and child protection should be an important consideration when undertaking any…
Here’s a link to the Nature Watch catalogue for 2017 and its “tools for teaching kids about nature and science”.
Today’s featured blog is Gardenercorner.com which you will find here. Recent posts include: Assessing Your Garden Soil: Providing an Optimum Chance for Good Plant Growth December 30, 2016 Backyard Herbs that Stretch Your Budget, Look Great, and Smell Wonderful December 19, 2016 A Super Guide for Beginning Gardeners: How to love getting your hands dirty,…
This was part of a New Scientist headline last month. The article by Andy Coghlan begins: Almost everyone is bottom of the class. That’s the best that can be said for countries that signed up to an ambitious plan in 2010 to save the world’s dwindling biodiversity. The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 set internationally agreed conservation targets known…
On Thursday 2nd March the South West learning for sustainability coalition is holding its 2017 AGM (1500 to 1600) followed by GREEN LIGHT – Bristol a ‘teachmeet’ exploring sustainability in schools and its impact on learning (1640 to 1800). This will be an opportunity to share and gain ideas with teachers and other learning professionals in the Bristol, Bath and the wider South…
We are very pleased to announce that Professor Justin Dillon has agreed to be NAEE’s next President. Justin is Professor of Science and Environmental Education at the University of Bristol and is an internationally-respected academic whose work covers science education and teacher education as well as environmental education. Until 2014, he held the same post at…