There are plenty of opportunities to take part in nature positive activities across our wild campus. Find out more and get involved. Image Be part of our Wild Campus vision by volunteering to monitor nature, clear invasive species and restore habitats across our sites. Volunteering activities and training dates can be found on this page, which will be regularly updated.Here’s why you should take part:Make a difference: Help bring nature back to our campus and create a better environment for everyone.Boost your wellbeing: Spending time in nature is great for your mental and physical health.Learn new skills: Gain hands-on experience and valuable knowledge.Connect with others: Meet fellow students and staff who share your passion for nature.Enhance your CV: These activities can support your professional development and demonstrate your commitment to support nature and biodiversity.Join us and make a positive impact on our extraordinary campus!Edinburgh Global photo competition: Nature and wildlifeWe are thrilled to announce that the Forest & Peatland Programme and the Wild Campus programme are sponsoring a new ‘Wildlife & Nature’ category as part of Edinburgh Global’s annual photography competition.We’re looking for photos that depict your explorations of our Wild Campus, or areas in Scotland where nature is blossoming anew. You might have captured personal moments of connection with the local wildlife and plants you've encountered whilst studying here.Fabulous prizes await, including sustainably-sourced merchandise, vouchers, and the chance to have your work exhibited across the University!Deadline: 10 February 2025Find out more and enterOngoing: Biodiversity Literacy Training What is biodiversity? And why is important that we understand our impacts on ecosystems? This course is open to staff and students, and will help you build your understanding of biodiversity and ways to act positively to restore nature.This course takes six hours for participants to complete. You must first complete the online module, which will form the foundation of our discussion and activities before you attend the interactive part of the training.The online course takes between 60-90 minutes to complete, and forms the foundation for the interactive session.The second part of the training is an interactive session which you will attend either in-person or online.On completion of both elements of the course you will be given a form to complete. You will then be issued with a certificate to confirm you have completed the course!Biodiversity Literacy Training online moduleSign up for upcoming trainingAccessibility Information for outdoor events and activitiesThe activity level will vary depending on the activity, but can be moderate / strenuous. Reasonable fitness is required as there might be tool use, manual handling and walking through forest and off paths. Availability and location of toilet facilities will vary depending on the activity.Please get in touch with the the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability if you have any questions about accessibility requirements for a particular activity This article was published on 2024-10-01
