More tweets from the Global Learning Programme
The Global Learning Programme for England (GLP-E) will be tweeting a free resource link every day in March.
Forest Research update
You can read some of the latest news from Forest Research here: The role of trees and woodland in reducing flood risk in Cumbria New project looks at changes in woodland soil and biodiversity over time SAPPHIRE project uses satellite data to evaluate tree health Putting the kettle on – all in the name of science…
10th annual TEESNet Conference
The 2017 conference will address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, by exploring questions about SDG 4.7 and the role and contribution of education in promoting sustainable development. For more information click here. TEESNet says that this will build on the success of recent conferences which have explored the role of Education for Sustainable Development and Global…
Membership of CLOtC
CLOtC says that there has never been a better time to take up membership of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom: “If you join us now your membership will not be due for renewal until April 2018. Once you have completed your application you will have access to a package of benefits to help…
Fox Myths
The University of Bristol’s mammal group has an informative page on the fox. It tries to dispel myths and legends about this iconic animal. Here’s the link.
More Dirt
Project Dirt has issued its first news update of 2017. This includes: Walton Charity & Paragon Housing community allotment in Surrey is open to anyone who wants the chance to volunteer and learn some new gardening skills. If you want to get involved, you can find out how here. Transition Deal in Kent, are holding one of their regular…
Inset Training, Activity Days, Forest School & Camps for 2017
Circle of Life has announced a series of activity days and camps for 2017. These include: OUTDOOR LEARNING DAYS Why not come and experience an outdoor learning day with your class at one of our beautiful woodland sites? Our outdoor learning days offer pupils the chance to explore nature and gain first hand experience of the natural…
Permaculture research digest
Here’s a link to the latest Permaculture research digest. January’s reports included: The real revolution in America (book) The benefits of a primary school garden in Kenya (… Permaculture-based wetland water treatment (journa… The permaculture movement in El Salvador (#journal… Permaculture in business management (journal) The French Agroecolgy Action Plan (report) The benefits of agro-forestry…
Circle of Life CPD
Circle of Life has announced its new CPD programme which you will find here. This includes: Play & The Outdoors 24th & 25th March Read more » An introduction to Outdoor Learning and the Curriculum 18th May Read more Trees as a Model for Learning 8th June Read more Games for Learning with Nature 14th June…
Risk & Play with Children: from protection to resilience
Do not miss Tim Gill in 2017, says Circle of Life because “Tim is the UK’s leading expert in Child’s Play and Risk.” Tim will be joined by Marina Robb, Director of Circle of Life Rediscovery and Author of ‘Learning with Nature‘. Circle of Life says: Across the world, adults are becoming ever more anxious about…