Tag: outdoorlearning

CLPL for Teachers – “Teaching in Nature”: September 2015

Teaching in Nature is training course for teachers, aimed at developing professional practice in outdoor learning. Using these places, rich in learning possibilities, we also socially and emotionally engage our learners with the places and topics. In recent years we have come to understand that connection with ‘place’ needs to come before we learn about… Continue reading CLPL for Teachers – “Teaching in Nature”: September 2015

Scotland’s BIG Nature Festival 2015

Scotland’s BIG nature festival is back 23-24 May, Levenhall Links, Musselburgh! There’s loads to keep wildlife lovers and families entertained all weekend. This  award-winning festival has gone from strength to strength – boasting a packed programme covering everything from specialist wildlife talks, walks and demos,  loads of children’s activities like storytelling, puppet shows, bug bioblitz,… Continue reading Scotland’s BIG Nature Festival 2015

Staff CLPL and Pupil Winter skills weekends 2015

We’ve scheduled two Winter Skills weekends for 2015, both staying at self-catering accommodation in Badaguish in the Cairngorms.  Both weekends leave from the Outdoor Learning Service base , meeting on the Friday at 2pm, returning on the Sunday evening.  All technical and outdoor equipment, transport and catering provided. Staff CLPL Winter Skills  – Fri 27th Feb – Sun 1st Mar 2015 –… Continue reading Staff CLPL and Pupil Winter skills weekends 2015

Fertile Ground Conference

FERTILE GROUND CONFERENCE environmental arts towards change 25 & 26 October 2014, Bleachingfield Centre, Dunbar, East Lothian   North Light Arts will deliver the ‘Fertile Ground Conference’ on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October in Dunbar, East Lothian, with the aim of creating a space to nurture a conversation exploring creative ways to engage communities… Continue reading Fertile Ground Conference