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Page 120OUTDOOR LEARNING PACKfollow-up opportunitiesNature Detectives – 100’s of free resources for, children, families andschools, including Leaf ID Sheets, Games and Outdoor Play ideas.Nature Detectives Club – you receive seasonal activities twice a yearand a weekly challenge.Natures Calendar – record your nature observations each spring andautumn and help us to record the impact of the changing climate onthe natural world. This really is Real World Learning!Green Tree Award – rewards schools who take part in greenactivities including tree planting, recycling and reducing carbonemissions. It is free to participate in and open to all.The John Muir Award – is an environmental award scheme focusedon wild places. It encourages awareness and responsibility for thenatural environment in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration.FEI and Forest School (supported by Forestry Commission) – is aninspirational process that offers children, young people and adults,regular opportunities to achieve, and develop confidence and selfesteemthrough hands on learning experiences in their localwoodland environment. Many FEI Cluster Groups are involved inForest School and can offer resources and support.Bringing the outdoorsin through cookeryHighlight local woodland produce:Fruit = apples,pears,sloes,damsonsBerries = elderberry,blackberry,blaeberry,raspberryNuts/Seeds = walnuts,sunflowerFlowers/Leaves = nettles,elderflowers,limeEcological & Carbon footprints for schools...Local Footprint click on‘schools’www.localfootprints.org/Search for‘Sustainable development education’ onwww.educationscotland.org.ukOr for assessing your individual impact...WWF Footprint Calculator – footprint.wwf.org.ukwoodlandtrust.org.ukforestry.gov.uk