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Outdoor education, art and play space in the Wiltshire countryside.Here's our story & the stuff that motivates us.

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National Trust to open parklands and gardens for free during coronavirus social distancing period

The National Trust is closing its houses, shops and cafes but aims to keep its parks, gardens and open spaces in the countryside and coastal regions open free of charge.

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For Depression and Anxiety, Running Is a Unique Therapy

Running puts everyone in a better mood. But for some of us, our miles are key to managing depression and anxiety.

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Harvard students plant rain gardens to improve water quality, prevent flooding

Students from a first-year think tank led a successful effort to plant a pair of rain gardens on campus.

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3 Black Cube Cabins Embrace Nature in an Unexpected Way

A family compound of connected cabins draws nature in with organic materials and a minimalist design ethos

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Learning in nature: Washington becomes first in the country to license outdoor preschools

Outdoor preschools are becoming more popular nationwide, encouraging kids to spend more time in nature. Washington just became the first sta

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Don't dismiss protecting nature as 'hippy' - Harry

The Duke of Sussex calls on humanity to overcome "greed, apathy and selfishness" and protect nature.

He said it is essential to "co-exist", and learn from mistakes "to protect the world's most valuable assets".

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Alastair Humphreys on Twitter

“5 regrets of the dying: I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me I wish I hadn't worked

5 regrets of the dying:

I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

I wish I hadn't worked so hard.

I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.

I wish I'd stayed in touch with my friends.

I wish that I had let myself be happier.

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Play England, the Playwork Foundation and International Play Association England are delighted to have joined forces to publish a Manifesto for Play.

The Manifesto, based on a consultation with children’s professionals, calls on Britain’s political parties to include Leadership, Legislation and Investment in children’s play in their election manifestos to transform the health, happiness and well-being of children in England.

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The Great Green Wall Is the Type of Utopian Project That Could Save the Planet

While other walls divide people, this initiative is bringing people together.

“The Great Green Wall is an ambitious multinational project that seeks to restore landscapes across the Sahel region of Africa, while also creating jobs, food security, peace, and much more. As a result, it covers nearly all of the United Nations Global Goals.”

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Expedition downloads - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) Shopping

View and download all of our free DofE expedition downloads in one place, including the Expedition Kit List, Expedition Kit Guide and more.

Some excellent expedition planning resources from DofE.

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Forest schools: how climbing trees and making dens can help children develop resilience

Forest School helps children learn without realising it.

“Forest schools: how climbing trees and making dens can help children develop resilience.”

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UN signals red alert for 'blue planet'

A top panel of scientists says the oceans and frozen regions are feeling the heat from rising temperatures as never before.

“Scientists on a UN panel report that the waters are rising, the ice is melting, and species are moving, due to human activities.”

“In a vicious twist, the loss of permanently frozen lands to warming threatens to unleash ever more carbon.”

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Donate £1 to plant a tree. Combat Global Warming through reforestation.

JUST ONE Tree, we make it simple to plant trees! We’re a non-profit initiative making an impact in the fight against Global Warming by plant

“IT'S SIMPLE

We plant trees for you. It costs £1 per tree.

The tree absorbs CO2 and makes the world a better place.”

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'It's not anti-plastic, it's anti-pretend': School lets four-year-olds play with hammers and saws

Many teachers would baulk at the idea of children playing with hammers or knives in their classroom.

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'This Is All Wrong,' Greta Thunberg Tells World Leaders At U.N. Climate Session

"This is all wrong. I shouldn't be up here. I should be back in school, on the other side of the ocean," activist Greta Thunberg tells leaders at a U.N. climate conference.

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Getting active

With thousands of forest trails to run, walk, jog or skip down, mountain-bike tracks to challenge your balance and midweek activities to take part in - our forests are the perfect way to get active outdoors. Whether you're just starting out on your active journey or a seasoned fitness fanatic, we're sure you'll gain huge benefits from being active in our woodlands! Complete our quick survey to help us develop our forests and for a chance to win fantastic prizes including a £200 Go Outdoors voucher.

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20 ways to make camping more environmentally friendly | Campfire Magazine

How to stay green when camping? Read our BIG green guide to making camping a bit more environmentally friendly. From keeping clean to buying food.