The Young Tree Champions programme supports schools towards achieving exemplary status for outdoor learning and nature engagement in Scotland this year. Everything is free and the deadline for applications to the Young Tree Champions programme is now midnight 10th November 2024.
They want to support Scottish schools, youth clubs, nurseries and colleges. Application: https://youngtreechampions.org/get-involved/projects/
In return for running a tree and nature engagement project as part of the curriculum or extra activities this year, the Young Tree Champions programme offers all of the following free of charge:
- Fruit or hedgerow trees (optional)
- Wildlife tech (digital microscope etc)
- In-person workshops in tree care and connection for pupils from myself
- In-person or online CPD for staff (example here)
It all fits in very well with Eco Schools, John Muir, LEAF and Junior Forester Awards if you are working towards any of those additionally.
After this year you could then progress to Beacon status and become exemplary for other schools in your area. You would then receive more trees, tech and support for outdoor learning.
If schools only have concrete grounds it's not a problem as you can create containers for trees that can be a fun workshop in itself - I can support here too. These can then also be moved if you are in decant.
Any questions, get in touch with Luisa Brown - Regional Lead for Scotland on luisa.brown@treecouncil.org.uk
