Tag Archives: outdoor play

Is the UK really that much behind Europe when it comes to outdoor/nature play?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by cartside

There has been a lot of mention of how badly Britain fares in comparison to other European countries in relation to children playing outside, or having quality play time in nature. As someone who grew up in one of the … Continue reading →

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Into the Woods in Toryglen

Posted on November 28, 2012 by cartside

Toryglen in the southeast of Glasgow is home to both a suburban social housing and private housing estate and a community woodland which is surprisingly rural. The community based organisation Urban Roots has been working here for a while on … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Christmas Treats for the Nature Kid

Posted on November 22, 2012 by cartside

So your child is a Nature Kid and you’re looking for the ideal Christmas present? Look no further, here are some ideas that don’t cost the world. 1. A kite. Make it yourself (it’s easy!) or get a kite making … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Outdoor Play with Grounds for Learning

Posted on November 20, 2012 by cartside

In the past year, there have been a few exciting new initiatives which nurture children’s connection with nature and outdoor play. It’s about time that I featured these in a little series here on Nature Kids Glasgow, as examples of … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Gardens’ Code of Conduct

Posted on July 25, 2012 by cartside

One of our favourite hang outs are the Tramway and the Hidden Gardens in Pollokshields. There is so much we love about it – a cafe and shelter, the piece and quiet of the gardens. You know, just yesterday when … Continue reading →

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Events at The Children’s Wood

Posted on July 17, 2012 by cartside

We had a lovely day at the Ditch the Stuff event and explored the North Kelvin Meadow and the Children’s Wood as part of it. At the event, lots of outdoor activities were put on and it was lovely to … Continue reading →

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Enough is Enough, Ditch the Stuff!

Posted on July 11, 2012 by cartside

This Sunday afternoon, in the west end of Glasgow, there will be a connecting children with nature event which sounds like music to my ears. I hardly know where to start, and I’ve been waiting for a while to write … Continue reading →

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Geocaching

Posted on June 23, 2012 by cartside

I’m very pleased to introduce Jennifer of Jennifer’s Little World. For some time, I’ve been intrigued by geocaching but never quite knew what it was all about – so I’m excited about having her explain it all right here. Please … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Play Practice in the Early Years

Posted on June 18, 2012 by cartside

I started Nature Kids not because I’m an expert on all things outdoors and kids. Far from it. The idea was conceived at the Museum for Rural Life, on the spur of the moment, but with a lot of clarity. … Continue reading →

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Around the block

Posted on April 30, 2012 by cartside

Getting more nature play often sounds like a big massive task. If you are in the city, surely it means travelling a bit to get out of the smoke and noise? Yet really, playing outdoors and connecting with nature can … Continue reading →

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