As we begin to think about and even ‘plan’ emerging from the ‘lockdown’ – remember ‘safety first’ – it‘s essential to ’be prepared’ with as many ideas as possible for getting outdoors. Here are some great outdoor education online resources….
A great quote : I learned how to respect the places I was in and find a different kind of beauty in them than I had previously looked for.
UNITED KINGDOM
Creative STAR is my top recommendation for a website! Juliet Robertson knows her stuff when it comes to outdoor learning…. see Website photo right at very top
Children and Nature is a top United States network for encouragement of kids to enjoy our natural environments
Forest Schools Association is great for your school class or classes , or a group, to experience learning outside
LOTC – Council for Learning Outside the classroom – the place to check how you can encourage yourself and your kids to ‘step outside’
Learning Through Landscapes ‘is the leading UK charity dedicated to outdoor learning and play for children across the world. We keep this section updated with the latest news, events, insights, and research into the world of outdoor learning’
Outward bound is an organise many brilliant courses for all ages and stages.
NEW ZEALAND
Forest and Bird – its Kiwi Conservation Club has great resources for younger readers and conservationists
OUTDOOR EDUCATION COUNCILS
United Kingdom – Institute for Outdoor Learning
In Canada
In Australia- Outdoor Education Australia
In New Zealand – NZ Mountain Safety Council and OENZ
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
These groups encourage everyone and especially young people to get outside and connect with their environment…
United Kingdom – NAEE UK, National Association for Environmental Education
United States of America – NAAEE
Australia – AAEE
New Zealand – NZAEE
*** Please let me know if I missed a group ***
