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Beyond your boundary - easy steps to learning in local greenspace

https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/young-people-learning-outdoors-and-developing-skills/learning-local-greenspace-new/beyond-your-boundary-easy-steps-learning-local

A resource for educators

In this section

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.

News and Blogs

A coastal landscape of the Isle of May captured from an elevated perspective looking down at the sea and cliffs. On the left dark-rugged asalt rock columns and cliffs meet the deep blue ocean with white surf crashing against the base. A small pebble beach or rocky shoreline is visible near the cliffs, blending into green moss or algae. The top half of the cliff face is covered in a vibrant green grassy plateau that extends in the distance. In the far background, a faint structure resembling a lighthouse.

The Isle of May is celebrating a huge milestone this month, marking 70 years as a National Nature Reserve (NNR)

Marram grass growing on the sand dunes at Tentsmuir NNR.

Come and join us at our open day with a host of fun activities for all ages.

Event - 14 July

News release

Strengthening the link between nature and sustainable farming in Scotland.

Interpreting Ayrshire's Coast web page

Join us to find out which plants they used before supermarkets and pharmacies and try some wild foods.

Event - 15 July

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)

The third round of the Low Ground Venison Supply Chain Project was launched today (18 June) at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston.

Join in the biggest butterfly survey in the world and help take the pulse of nature.

Event - 17 July