Why learn in local greenspace? Find out about the benefits of using local greenspace for learning, the Scottish educational policy that supports and what the research says.
Finding your local greenspace A range of useful tools and websites to help you find a local greenspace suitable for learning and play.
Accessing your local greenspace Consider your rights and responsibilities in your local greenspace, risk-benefit assessment and how to audit your space.
Using your local greenspace Tips on developing policies and procedures, establishing boundaries and routines and activity suggestions for your first few visits, as well as ideas for parent and community involvement.
Improving your local greenspace Pointers for improving your local greenspace to benefit nature and learning, including potential funding sources.
A whole school approach to learning in local greenspace Ideas for involving colleagues, useful planning tools and links to national policy drivers and relevant research.
Further information for learning in local greenspace Much of this section is linked to from the sections above. This includes planning tools, tips for effective collaboration, educational policies and drivers and relevant research.
'Wader Week' gets underway Bird conservationists are highlighting the perilous position of Scotland’s wading birds and urging the public to help. News - 06 May
Welcome to Wader Week This week we will share some fascinating facts about waders, the threats they face and some success stories. Blog - 06 May
Antisocial behaviour at NNR NatureScot is appealing to people to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (NNR). News - 3 May
How Scotland’s peatlands support our adders Peatlands support all the four native terrestrial reptiles in Scotland Blog - 3 May
Noss NNR welcomes back visitors Noss National Nature Reserve (NNR) will reopen to the public again on 1 May 2024 with a new-look visitor centre. News - 30 April
Thomas Garnett and the 'Innis' Islands of Loch Lomond Roddy Maclean looks at the names of the islands in Scotland's famous loch. Blog - 29 April