Future Generations, Education and the Outdoors
Join this talk and networking event focused on education and the outdoors, we’d like to invite those working with and in schools, and projects from early years to young adults to come together.
This Small and Mighty Together event comprises of a talk followed by networking activities, all online. Our talk is from the RHS schools programme. This programme supports schools in bringing gardening into the curriculum and celebrating the success of schools across the country in growing plants and pupils’ ideas. The RHS is also a partner in the National Education Nature Park which aims to put nature at the heart of education. Hear from fellow educators, gardeners and project leads in this talk followed by networking activities.
Find out more about Small and Mighty Together collection of events below.
Event Details
Make connections with people from across the UK working in a similar area to you.
The RHS has been running the Campaign for School Gardening for over a decade, and 50% of UK schools are signed up and growing with their young people. Many member schools take part in the School Gardening Awards which are free, focus on gardening for wellbeing and the environment, and provide resources to support schools as they develop their gardening and growing.
The National Education Nature Park programme works alongside the Campaign for School Gardening to connect young people to nature and understand what opportunities for biodiversity there are on their school grounds. Through the Nature Park, schools can map and monitor the biodiversity they have, and make a positive difference to their own and nature’s future. Both programmes offer a wealth of free resources to get young people outside, connecting with their school grounds and growing.
Speakers
Jane Lloyd
RHS
Jane Lloyd
RHS
Jane is the Schools and Groups Engagement Manager at the Campaign for School Gardening and has experience in community gardening, teaching and primary headship. Jane manages the School Gardening Awards and pilots projects looking at ways to get children and young people inspired by plants and growing.
Sam Hartley
RHS
Sam Hartley
RHS
Sam is Programme and Partnerships Manager on the National Education Nature Park for the RHS, coming from previous roles on innovative nature-based solutions programmes and supporting education and businesses in sustainability. Sam manages the RHS’s contribution to the nature park including regional teams and grants programme delivery.
Tina Farrow
St Philip’s C of E Primary School
Tina Farrow
St Philip’s C of E Primary School
Tina is the Outdoor Learning Lead at St Philip’s CE Primary School, Atherton, Manchester, and collaborates with curriculum leads to develop a seamless approach to incorporating a natural pathway to outdoor learning. She sees children truly flourish in both learning and wellbeing when education and the outdoors converge.
Small and Mighty Together
Join us to network and discover impactful initiatives contributing to a better environment. This year we are focused on Education, Wellbeing and Nature. We are creating a network of people with passion for this topic. That includes volunteers, students and professionals. Featuring talks from inspiring projects, these events are designed to put local inspiration in the spotlight and provide an opportunity to network online.
Make connections with people from across the UK working in a similar area to you. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, together we can share experience and support the advancement the stewardship of land, water and nature throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
