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LEAF celebrates 20 years of
learning outdoors!
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This year, Learning about Forests (LEAF), celebrates its 20th anniversary. The story of LEAF begins in 1999, when Norway, Sweden and Finland rolled out the Forest in Schools programme. In 2000, Forest in Schools became global and has since been implemented by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) as the LEAF programme we know today.
“LEAF is a powerful educational tool, especially in this time of environmental and health crisis, because it emphasises the role of forests as arcs for biodiversity, carbon sinks and lungs for the planet, providers of natural resources and products, as well as ecosystem services; it also highlights their cultural significance and their intrinsic connection with human health and prosperity”, says Nikos Petrou, FEE Board Member responsible for LEAF.
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A list of thematic activities is now available, as a response to Covid-19! The activities aim to help inspire you to continue learning about forests wherever you are - at school or at home.
The activities have a focus on skill development: investigation, observation, reporting, evaluation, critical thinking, reflection, and collaboration. Find them here.
#LEAFanywhere - Biodiversity / #LEAFanywhere - Pollution / #LEAFanywhere - Climate Change
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Planting for Pollinators and Native Plant Gardening
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Learn how to restore habitat for pollinator conservation, why native plants are critical to pollinator survival, and how anyone with a little bit of space can plant a pollinator-friendly native garden!
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Forest pedagogy in
challenging times
Within the many restrictions forest pedagogy faces because of the current pandemic, there has been a significant shift towards digital forest education.
With the aim to open new possibilities for meaningful interaction between forests and humans, 'Latvia’s State Forests' are investing extra effort to develop initiatives that provide forest pedagogy online and can be helpful to other forest pedagogues in the world. Find out what activities our member in Latvia is carrying out!
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Tiny Forests
DIY Toolkit!
Tiny Forests are densely packed native forests. In the outdoor classroom, children learn about nature and it also serves as a meeting place for the local community.
Tiny Forests are popping up all across Europe. Do you want to get in on the action too? This course might be a good place to start. Daan Bleichrodt, LEAF National Operator, shares his most valuable lessons. Have fun and may the forest be with you! How to create a Tiny Forest? Take the course! You can also find a handbook here.
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