Feb 14, 2023 | Community Involvement, Early Years Outdoors, RME Outdoors
A long time ago I visited the Kagyu Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery and World Centre for Peace and Health. Whilst walking around the Peace Garden, I came across the Clootie Tree. It was impossible to ignore such was the blaze of colour and vibrancy even on that...
Dec 22, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning
If you have a real Christmas tree, then you are in luck. There are lots of possibilities for it to have an extended life after the festive period. Here’s some ideas to help you out: 1. Plant your tree outside Firstly if your tree has roots, then plant it out....
Nov 8, 2022 | Nature Play & Learning, RME Outdoors
Many years ago I attended the annual Outdoor and Woodland Learning Scotland conference. It took place in Dunkeld, which is one of the places in Scotland to see the leaves change colour and become immersed in the beauty of Autumn. Perhaps my favourite activity was a...
Sep 27, 2015 | Gardening, Nature Play & Learning, Technologies
Every autumn or spring, I like to try something new or different to make with foraged or grown fruit and berries. I’ve tried making rosehip syrup which was lovely. This year I managed to be sufficiently organised to try my hand at making a fruit leather. You can...
Mar 2, 2013 | Community Involvement, Whole School
I often get asked about how parents will view learning outdoors There is no short answer to this query as there are many possibilities and options. Operation Eco Allochy At Inverallochy School, parents are kept fully informed about the playground and other outdoor...