2019 news and events
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Digest 29.11.2019
News
- Spending time in nature can improve children's confidence.
- International Children’s Day Statement of Canada.
CPD
- Public Health Dorset: Stories from the Healthy Places Project Webinar, 6 December, 2019.
Events
Book
- Wellbeing from Woodland: A Critical Exploration of Links Between Trees and Human Health, by Alice Goodenough and Sue Waite will be published on 4 February 2020 at £69.99 but advance orders can be made for only £9.99 this week in Palgrave Macmillan's cyber sale.
Call for Paper
Digest 08.11.2019
Events
- Making it Happen: Outdoor Learning in the Primary School Curriculum Research into Practice Conference, 22 January 2020, Marjon University, Plymouth, England. Please see attached flier.
- The 8th Annual International Adventure Conference, 7-11 December 2020, Queenstown, Aotearoa/New Zealand. The deadline for abstract submission is 30 March 2020.
Call for paper
- Call for Papers for a Special Issue on Science & Environment Education in Early, Journal of Education in Science, Environment and Health (JESEH), Deadline: 31 January 2020. Please see attached flier.
Digest 04.10.2019
Events
- The Dark Veil: Honouring The Cycles of Life, 31 October-4 November 2019, Embercombe
- Connecting people with the environment to improve health and wellbeing: How SW LNPs are supporting the delivery of the 25 Year Environment Plan health outcomes, 7 October 2019, Follaton House (South Hams District Council), Totnes, see attached case study proposal and for inquries contact: MClarke@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk.
Digest 02.08.2019
News
CPD
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Penn State College of Health and Human Development, Deadline: open until filled
- Citizen Engagement on the Environment, 28-30 August 2019, Plymouth
- Postdoctoral Researcher in Behavioural Change Towards Sustainability, University of Helsinki, deadline: 19 August 2019
Jobs
- Administration & Membership Officer for Dangerous Dads Network. Deadline 16 August 2019
Events
- National Conference 2019: Beyond the Classroom, 7 November 2019, The Blackpool Tower, Blackpool
- NHS Forest Conference 2019, 11 October 2019, Liverpool
Call for Paper
- Journal of Childhood, Education & Society (JCES), an International peer-reviewed journal which accepts research and critical review articles; published semi-annually online.
- Special Issue of Annals of Leisure Research, Deadline: 30 September 2019
- Slapton Research Seminar, 23 November 2019, FSC Slapton Ley Field Centre, Slapton.
Digest 05.07.2019
News
- Forest schools: how climbing trees and making dens can help children develop resilience
- Forest schools: is yours more a marketing gimmick than an outdoors education?
CPD
- Advertisement for prospective graduate student, Penn State College of Health and Human Development, Deadline: October 1 of any year
- Post Doctoral Researcher, Penn State College of Health and Human Development, Deadline: open until filled
- Two Research Fellows in Environmental Humanities, The University of Stavanger, vacant from 1 January 2020
- Peninsular Research in Outdoor Learning Regional Conference, 22 January 2020, Plymouth Marjon University (save the date)
Call for Paper
- Journal of Research on Education and Psychology (REP): is accepting submissions. Currently, both submitting and accessing to manuscript through the REP is free of charge.
Digest 07.06.2019
News
- Council for Learning Outside the Classroom launches next round of free school trips to be won
- Breaktimes cut by up to 65 minutes a week, and 6 other findings from a landmark study
- Re-thinking education for a more sustainable world
- Climate Change Petition
- What does a wellbeing government look like?
Jobs
- Advertisement for prospective graduate student, Penn State - College of Health and Human Development, US. Deadline: 1 October 2019
CPD
- Valuing Nature - Natural England Natural Capital Webinar, 11 June 2019, 10:40 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Events
- International School Grounds Conference 2020, 23-25 September 2020, Stirling, Scotland.
- International Adventure Conference 2019, 18 June 2019 (Practitioner Conference) 19-21 June 2019 (Academic Conference), Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
- SAVE THE DATE: Peninsular Research in Outdoor Learning Regional Conference, 22 January 2020, Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth, England. There will be charging £15 per place to cover guest speakers and lunch [£5 for students] - More detail to follow as we have this.
Call for Paper
- Journal of Research on Education and Psychology (REP): is accepting submissions. Currently, both submitting and accessing to manuscript through the REP is free of charge.
Digest 10.05.2019
- WildWise Easter Newsletter
- Student Rangers project helping Tavistock youngsters to break down barriers
- Join PLaTO-Net (Play, Learn, and Teach Outdoors Network)
- The Wildlife Trusts Wilder Future Campaign and film trailer launch
- World Ocean Day for Schools & Outdoor Classroom Day & #Wildtime Inspiration
Survey
CPD
- The Natural Musicians Training Course, 20-22 September 2019, Trill Farm
Events
- International Adventure Conference 2019, Practitioner Conference - 18 June 2019. Academic Conference - 19th - 21st June 2019, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
- Valuing Nature International Summit, 19-20 June 2019, Manchester
- Nature Connections 2019 -5th Interdisciplinary Conference, 2 July 2019, Derby
- National Conference 2019: Beyond the Classroom, 7 November 2019, Blackpool
- Valuing Nature Annual Conference, 28-29 October 2019, London
Call for Paper
- NAEE Environmental Education Journal, Special Edition call. Deadline: 22 May 2019.
- Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoors: Ethical (practice) perspectives in the outdoor. Deadline: July 2019
CPD
- Citizen Engagement on the Environment: Public and Stakeholder Engagement Training, 6-8 May 2019, Liverpool.
Events
- Annual ECO Development Day, 30 April 2019, Sheffield.
Digest 08.03.2019
News
Job opportutnity
- Project Officer – Growing Care Farming Project, closing date: 18 March 2019.
- Forestry Commission’s Education Offer, closing date: 2 April 2019.
Events
- Connecting Children and Teenagers with Local Nature: UK research showcase and networking event, 17-18 June 2019, Brighton.
- EOE (European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning) Conference 2019, 25-27 September 2019, Tralee, Ireland
- Learning Expedition: A prescription for better health and wellness, 13-15 November 2019, Spokane, Washington.
- The Children’s Fire, 15-21 June 2019, Embercombe.
Digest 15.02.2019
News
CPD
- Connecting children with local nature: UK research showcase & networking event, 17-18 June 2019, University of Brighton, Grand Parade campus. Event flyer.
Digest 01.02.2019
News
- SEEEN - Somerset and Exmoor Environmental Educators' Network
- Practical guidance for creating outdoor play experiences in early learning and childcare
- Outdoor Learning Research Community
- Sustainability Education: Learning to change the world
- Poole Farm January 2019 Newsletter
Journal
- Special Issue "Health and Wellbeing in an Outdoor and Adventure Sports Context", Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2019.
CPD
- Polli:Nation Pow Wow - A celebration of outcomes, 7 February 2019, 4pm (GMT), webinar
- Introducing the Pikler approach: A series of two workshops Facilitated by Pikler specialist Dorothy Marlen and Pikler enthusiast Clare Caro, 23 March 2019 & 15 June 2019, Cambridge.
Events
- EOE Conference: Diversity and inclusion in Outdoor & Experiential Learning, 25-27 September 2019, Tralee, Ireland. EOE Conference flyer.
Digest 18.01.2019
News
- 18 January 2019: the inaugural event for the Peninsula Research in Outdoor Learning, in which the Outdoor and Experiential Learning Research Network will formally become a Regional Hub for the national network of research hubs, led by the Institute of Outdoor Learning.
- Tide's out, school's in: the many benefits of beach teaching.
Events
- Beyond the Classroom: creative curriculums conference. 29 March 2019, Humberston.
- Call for Proposals: “Learning Expedition: A prescription for better health and wellness” themed symposium. 13-15 November 2019, Washington.
Book
- Outdoor Learning Research: Insight into forms and functions. Edited by Sue Waite.
Jobs
- Assistantship. We are looking for a graduate student whose research interests align with the field of informal science education, with a particular focus on avian outreach and education.
- Nature Friendly Schools Project Manager (Grants), closing date: 3 February 2019.
- Nature Friendly Schools Delivery and Learning Manager, closing date: 3 February 2019.
- Administration Support Officer (part-time), closing date: 3 February 2019
Digest 04.01.2019
Jobs
- Camp Cook Recruiting for May-July 2019 programme. Deadline: 6 January 2019.
- Recruiting Facilitators. Deadline: 6 January 2019.
Events
Peninsula Research in Outdoor Learning (PRinOL) One-Day Conference, 18 January 2019, Plymouth.