Creation of a trail to encourage people to use their local woodlands
Funded by: Scottish Forestry
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Outdoor activities with schools to help them become more aware of their local environment and improve their wellbeing
Outdoor activities with schools to help them become more aware of their local environment and improve their wellbeing
Teaching staff have commented that some of the young people have enjoyed being outside and learning about their local nature.
Funded by: Walter Scott Partners, City of Edinburgh Council- Children & Families
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Outdoor activities with local primary schools in Edinburgh to help them become more aware of their local environment
Outdoor activities with local primary schools in Edinburgh to help them become more aware of their local environment
Teaching staff have commented that some of the pupils who are normally disruptive in the classroom, have thoroughly engaged with the programme and that it’s been wonderful to watch them flourish and enjoy being in an outdoor learning environment.
Funded by: Scottish Natural Heritage, National Lottery YOYP
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The programme with Clovenstone Primary has been successful so far and the children involved have enjoyed exploring the park and woodland area and getting to know it better. This had been particularly beneficial to the group we are working with who are part of the school’s nurture programme and respond well to outdoor-based learning rather than classroom-based. It has been challenging to only meet with the group for a relatively short period of time each month, and to plan activities that respond to group members’ typical behaviour which is high-energy and hands-on.
The project with Niddrie Mill Primary has been a great success so far. Many of the children had never visited the park before and it has been fantastic to observe the children’s and parent’s awareness and appreciation grow for nature and wildlife over the course the programme.
