Just a reminder that tomorrow …
Thursday 18th May is Outdoor Classroom Day. Where will you be? Maybe only in your schools grounds, but that would be apt as May is international school grounds month.
A proxy vote for nature
BBOWT says give nature a vote in the General Election The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) believes that nature’s recovery starts here, where people and wildlife thrive together. Nature doesn’t have a vote in this General Election, so the Wildlife Trust is speaking up for all local wildlife and the local environment. It goes…
The water network
The water network is a knowledge sharing platform and business exchange for global water professionals, but there are also features and articles of interest to educators. Just click for blogs, for articles, and for discussions. Recent features include: MIT researchers develop new way to clear pollutants from water Bacteria-Based Technology to Help Recycle Wastewater into Hydrogen for…
More from the Countryside Classroom
BNF is 50! Well-known for BNF Healthy Eating Week, the British Nutrition Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Countryside Classroom partner was established in 1967 to educate the public in nutrition; develop the training and education for those involved in training or educating others; and advance the study of, and research into,…
Serengeti Watch
Click here to read about developments in the Serengeti. The latest feature from Serengeti Watch says: We are either witnessing the demise of Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve, or a renaissance that will save it It begins: Massive Challenges Facing the Mara The iconic Masai Mara Reserve is the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem. The…
Latest from the Environmental News Network
These are the latest headline stories from the Environmental News Network [ENN]: Teaching Perovskites to Swim Global warming accounts for tripling of extreme West African Sahel storms, study shows Mystery of the missing mercury at the great Salt Lake March and year to date were 2nd warmest on record for world Asian Carp Would Have…
Farm Educator conference
FACE is running a farm educator conference on July 3rd for outdoor educators and farmers that work with schools. This conference will provide an opportunity to meet and hear from others involved in educational activities on farms. Whether you are just starting out or have been hosting visits for years there will be plenty of tips and ideas…
Winston Churchill Travel Fellowships
Details of the Winston Churchill Travel Fellowships for 2018 are now available. Thes fund UK citizens to investigate inspiring practice in other countries, and return with innovative ideas for the benefit of people across the UK. The categories for 2018 are wide-ranging and include one of particular interest to us: Crafts and Design Education Enterprise…
Planet Earth II
10 years ago, the Planet Earth series was said have redefined natural history filmmaking, giving us a new portrait of life on Earth. Planet Earth II aims to go further, using significant advances in both filming technology and our understanding of the natural world. David Attenborough said earlier this year: “I am very excited to once…
The Countryside Classroom in June
The Countryside Classroom says that its twice-termly newsletter will keep you up to date with the most recent additions to the site, upcoming events and training opportunities and bring you stories from partners and contributors. The latest headline stories are: Countryside Classroom will be delivering a panel session at this year’s Telegraph Festival of Education taking…