A fantastic new article by Lily Horseman on whole brain learning:
http://www.outdoorplayandlearning.com/2011/01/whole-brain-learning-or-rolling-down.html
Monday, 31 January 2011
Monday, 24 January 2011
The Future of Environmental Education in Birmingham – Bringing it all together.
The following is from the FEI Birmingham Group
Calling all Outdoor Education Enthusiasts!
The Future of Environmental Education in Birmingham – Bringing it all together.
Mini Conference – 19th February 2011
Are you interested in the future of outdoor education in this current climate of financial cutbacks and Climate change?
Do you want to ensure that the children you work with still have access to education in the environment? We do too.
The Forest Education Initiative (FEI) aims to increase the understanding and appreciation, particularly among young people, of the environmental, social, and economic potential of trees, woodlands and forests and of the link between the tree and everyday wood products.
Birmingham Ranger Service are hosting the:
FEI Birmingham Environmental Education Conference on Saturday 19th February 2011
10.00am – 1.30pm (with extension into the afternoon for more outdoor fun)
at Lickey Hills Country Park, Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8ER.
The conference is for all Outdoor Education professionals and service users.
TO BOOK A PLACE CONTACT Jo on jwebb@locienv.co.uk or 01299 841 356.
http://www.naeeuk.plus.com/naeeconferences.htm
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The aim is to give voice to people passionate about Outdoor and Environmental Education – this includes Forest School, Field studies and outdoor pursuits etc.
We aim to look at strategies for promoting Outdoor Education, how we can sustain this type of education and what new initiatives are taking place. It is hoped that from this event we can form a stronger net work of people who will pull together to promote this issue and provide an invaluable resource for skill sharing opportunities.
With guest speakers from the National Association for Environmental Education, workshops plus hands on demonstrations the day should prove to be inspiring and informative.
Light refreshments will be provided. The visitor centre has a Café or you can bring your own lunch if you wish to stay on longer with us and join the Rangers for a guided walk in the afternoon.
TO BOOK A PLACE CONTACT Jo on jwebb@locienv.co.uk or 01299 841 356.
Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment, the registration fee of £5 per person is required to cover the cost of this event. Concessions for volunteers available.
Do you have any special requirements, please inform us and we shall do our best to accommodate your needs.
Jan Tomlinson, Birmingham FEI Chair & Ranger for Hall Green and Selly Oak Ranger Service
*Please note the conference is held at an outdoor visitor centre and strong walking boots and suitable outdoor clothing is strongly recommended.
Details of the day included
The Future of Environmental Education in Birmingham
Mini Conference – 19 th February 2011
Lickey Hills Country Park
9.45 am Arriving and signing in
10.00 am Welcome to the FEI and Ranger service at the Lickey Hills
10.20 am Guest Speaker from the NAEE - National Association of Environmental Education, Sue Fenoughty
11.00 am Elevenses – refreshment break, mingling and mixing
Wants and Offers – throughout the day.
11.30 – 12.30 pm Choice of workshop
Stirring things up - Green wood spoon carving with Tony Tohill
Trash to treasure – using materials more sustain ably, crafts with Gabrielle Back NAEE
Conversation Café, chatting our way to change – facilitated discussion group with Clare Chapman
Kin’dling and Kelly kettles – Learning about safe fire lighting with the Ranger service
12.30 pm Time to visit other workshops – try and learn from .
1.00 – 1.30 pm Break and Pooling information
A Show of Hands! Evaluation and feed back
What next? Initiatives and actions – Skill sharing & events
Afternoon extension:
Guided walk with the Rangers – getting to know your flora and fauna.
Calling all Outdoor Education Enthusiasts!
The Future of Environmental Education in Birmingham – Bringing it all together.
Mini Conference – 19th February 2011
Are you interested in the future of outdoor education in this current climate of financial cutbacks and Climate change?
Do you want to ensure that the children you work with still have access to education in the environment? We do too.
The Forest Education Initiative (FEI) aims to increase the understanding and appreciation, particularly among young people, of the environmental, social, and economic potential of trees, woodlands and forests and of the link between the tree and everyday wood products.
Birmingham Ranger Service are hosting the:
FEI Birmingham Environmental Education Conference on Saturday 19th February 2011
10.00am – 1.30pm (with extension into the afternoon for more outdoor fun)
at Lickey Hills Country Park, Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8ER.
The conference is for all Outdoor Education professionals and service users.
TO BOOK A PLACE CONTACT Jo on jwebb@locienv.co.uk or 01299 841 356.
http://www.naeeuk.plus.com/naeeconferences.htm
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The aim is to give voice to people passionate about Outdoor and Environmental Education – this includes Forest School, Field studies and outdoor pursuits etc.
We aim to look at strategies for promoting Outdoor Education, how we can sustain this type of education and what new initiatives are taking place. It is hoped that from this event we can form a stronger net work of people who will pull together to promote this issue and provide an invaluable resource for skill sharing opportunities.
With guest speakers from the National Association for Environmental Education, workshops plus hands on demonstrations the day should prove to be inspiring and informative.
Light refreshments will be provided. The visitor centre has a Café or you can bring your own lunch if you wish to stay on longer with us and join the Rangers for a guided walk in the afternoon.
TO BOOK A PLACE CONTACT Jo on jwebb@locienv.co.uk or 01299 841 356.
Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment, the registration fee of £5 per person is required to cover the cost of this event. Concessions for volunteers available.
Do you have any special requirements, please inform us and we shall do our best to accommodate your needs.
Jan Tomlinson, Birmingham FEI Chair & Ranger for Hall Green and Selly Oak Ranger Service
*Please note the conference is held at an outdoor visitor centre and strong walking boots and suitable outdoor clothing is strongly recommended.
Details of the day included
The Future of Environmental Education in Birmingham
Mini Conference – 19 th February 2011
Lickey Hills Country Park
9.45 am Arriving and signing in
10.00 am Welcome to the FEI and Ranger service at the Lickey Hills
10.20 am Guest Speaker from the NAEE - National Association of Environmental Education, Sue Fenoughty
11.00 am Elevenses – refreshment break, mingling and mixing
Wants and Offers – throughout the day.
11.30 – 12.30 pm Choice of workshop
Stirring things up - Green wood spoon carving with Tony Tohill
Trash to treasure – using materials more sustain ably, crafts with Gabrielle Back NAEE
Conversation Café, chatting our way to change – facilitated discussion group with Clare Chapman
Kin’dling and Kelly kettles – Learning about safe fire lighting with the Ranger service
12.30 pm Time to visit other workshops – try and learn from .
1.00 – 1.30 pm Break and Pooling information
A Show of Hands! Evaluation and feed back
What next? Initiatives and actions – Skill sharing & events
Afternoon extension:
Guided walk with the Rangers – getting to know your flora and fauna.
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Funding Still Available for Forest Schools Training.
£450 STILL AVAILABLE - ACT NOW
With the recent changes in government and the spending review it is unlikely that this funding will be available next year - now is the time to act.
If you are working with any females that are completing or looking to complete training, please pass on this email to ensure all of the funding allocation is used. This will also help secure more funding for 2011 / 2012.
To be eligible the participant must be a women and be a volunteer, self employed or work within one of the following sectors Aquaculture, Agricultural, Fencing, Fisheries Management, Farriery, Game & Wildlife Management, Land-based Engineering, Horticulture, Landscape, Trees & Timber, and Environmental Conservation industries.
For more information contact lantra@angelakimberley.co.uk or contact Claire on 07919 153391 or Angela on 07814 883380 or log your enquiry on http://www.angelakimberley.co.uk/women-and-work/
With the recent changes in government and the spending review it is unlikely that this funding will be available next year - now is the time to act.
If you are working with any females that are completing or looking to complete training, please pass on this email to ensure all of the funding allocation is used. This will also help secure more funding for 2011 / 2012.
To be eligible the participant must be a women and be a volunteer, self employed or work within one of the following sectors Aquaculture, Agricultural, Fencing, Fisheries Management, Farriery, Game & Wildlife Management, Land-based Engineering, Horticulture, Landscape, Trees & Timber, and Environmental Conservation industries.
For more information contact lantra@angelakimberley.co.uk or contact Claire on 07919 153391 or Angela on 07814 883380 or log your enquiry on http://www.angelakimberley.co.uk/women-and-work/
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
Certificate in Outdoor Learning
Archimedes have launched a fantastic new Certificate in Outdoor Learning qualification
You can view all the information now - click here!
You can view all the information now - click here!
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