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EDUCATION
Connecting people and nature Evidence shows that fewer children are able to access nature and wild spaces. Less than 10% interact with nature and the countryside compared to 40% in the 1970s and 1980s.
34%
70%
© Nature Scot 2020
© Nature Scot 2020
of Scots get a daily dose of nature, compared to 22% prior to lockdown
cite health as a motivator for getting outdoors
As a Charity our goal is to ensure everyone has an opportunity to engage with the Scottish marine environment and has access to informative educational resources.
Recent research shows that connecting to nature at all ages has a positive impact on physical and mental health.
63%
surveyed stated their experiences helped them de-stress, relax and unwind © Nature Scot 2020
To support this, we deliver marine education programmes, science resources and events that are relevant to national education frameworks.
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children engaged in outdoor, naturebased activities through 68 Holiday Club and weekly Wildlife Club sessions
students engaged across 5 events with 4 Universities, raising awareness of and promoting career opportunities in the science and conservation sectors
Dive In learning packs produced on topics such as biodiversity, citizen science and marine careers
children and young people inspired through curriculum-linked workshops
Image credits © Clockwise from the top Seabird Learning Team, Barbara Schofield, Jane Minion
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short films created to engage younger children and families
