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Beyond your boundary - easy steps to learning in local greenspace

https://nnr.nature.scot/beyondyourboundary.scot

A resource for educators

In this section

Why learn in local greenspace?

Find out about the benefits of using local greenspace for learning, the Scottish educational policy that supports and what the research says.
Finding your local greenspace

A range of useful tools and websites to help you find a local greenspace suitable for learning and play.
Accessing your local greenspace

Consider your rights and responsibilities in your local greenspace, risk-benefit assessment and how to audit your space.
Using your local greenspace

Tips on developing policies and procedures, establishing boundaries and routines and activity suggestions for your first few visits, as well as ideas for parent and community involvement.
Improving your local greenspace

Pointers for improving your local greenspace to benefit nature and learning, including potential funding sources.
A whole school approach to learning in local greenspace

Ideas for involving colleagues, useful planning tools and links to national policy drivers and relevant research.
Further information for learning in local greenspace

Much of this section is linked to from the sections above. This includes planning tools, tips for effective collaboration, educational policies and drivers and relevant research.

News & Blogs

NatureScot has released the latest figures tracking the proportion of Scottish natural features in favourable or recovering condition.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead an organisation that is integral to Scotland’s future.

Vacancy - 02 May

The Scottish Marine Environmental Fund (SMEEF) have announced a new fund to help safeguard the future of Scotland's precious seabirds.

This week we hear about the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund – a new initiative helping groups to achieve nature restoration projects.

NatureScot has welcomed the findings of a study that sought the views of Rum residents on the sale of Kinloch Castle.

The Future Routes Fund was launched for 11-26 year olds in 2018 during Scotland’s Year of Young People by ReRoute, Scotland’s youth biodiversity panel.