Through Our Schools, Our World we aim to enable children and young people to develop a close connection with nature and in particular our local biosphere. This nature connection is the crucial first step towards fostering pro-nature and pro-environmental behaviours in children and adults, as documented in the University of Derby’s Nature Connection Handbook.
At school, connecting with nature needs to be through regular, planned experiences in the school grounds, local neighbourhood and on school trips.
Here’s some local spaces for outdoor learning opportunities if you would like to plan a trip. However, outdoor learning activities can also take place in your playground, even if you think there’s a lack of nature! Check out some of these resources from National Education Nature Park.