West Coast OWL

West Coast OWL Our 2021 aims include:

1. Establishing a network for outdoor and woodland learning practitioners and projects.

West Coast OWL aims to:
- increase first-hand learning experience
- learning for sustainability
- improve mental, physical & social health through supported outdoor and woodland activities West Coast OWL “hatched” in January 2021 with expertise in Forest School practice, child rights and safeguarding, outdoor learning and wellbeing, philosophy of education, arts and community engagement. Sharing g

ood practice and forming an Outdoor and Woodland Learning Community.

2. Working with schools and youth organisations to support the amplification of outdoor and woodland learning for children and young people

3. Working with local and regional organisations to support the amplification of outdoor and woodland wellbeing for communities

4. Co-creating and collaborating on future plans with our West Coast OWL Community


Margaret McMillan, an Early Years pioneer who studied at Inverness High School, recognised the value of outdoor learning:

“The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky.”

https://www.sleatnaturegroup.org/ssnf-26/There are over 40 exciting activities lined up from talks and walks to workshop...
30/06/2026

https://www.sleatnaturegroup.org/ssnf-26/

There are over 40 exciting activities lined up from talks and walks to workshops —almost all of them free— throughout the weekend and across south Skye, from Armadale to the Plock, beginning with a festival launch social with bar and music at An Crùbh, 7-9 pm on Friday 24th, and a film screening of "Ocean with David Attenborough" at the SMO on Saturday night!

An Crùbh will be the event hub for info, last minute bookings and to a host of displays by 15+ local and national nature organisations.

Places on most activities are limited so jump in and book your places on the link above!

23/06/2026
A super summer of activities happening at Abriachan 🌞🌳
20/06/2026

A super summer of activities happening at Abriachan 🌞🌳

A CfE linked resource for anyone working with school aged children put together by the University of Aberdeen 🌳https://t...
03/06/2026

A CfE linked resource for anyone working with school aged children put together by the University of Aberdeen 🌳

https://treescapes-voices.mmu.ac.uk/2026/01/30/a-treescapes-curriculum/?fbclid=IwVERDUASMqBRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7AmfU_ssGbOztO7N7IqMN5sFMfnIKvClYEnAQZMpiJRkqUkUvNsG7qwyJHRA_aem_pgQ08eHb1Q1Zrcf_lVwD2w

TREESCAPES Toolkit Activities for learning with local trees and woods. A higher resolution version for printing is available here This toolkit supports learning with children and young people in and around trees. This toolkit supports learning with children and young people in and around trees. If y...

And some more photos of our wonderfully inspiring gathering West Coast OWL Spring Equinox Networking Event on The Plock,...
24/03/2026

And some more photos of our wonderfully inspiring gathering West Coast OWL Spring Equinox Networking Event on The Plock, Kyle of Lochalsh 21/3/26.

We had a wonderful spring equinox gathering at the Plock yesterday, where we learnt about the origins of fire & practise...
22/03/2026

We had a wonderful spring equinox gathering at the Plock yesterday, where we learnt about the origins of fire & practised safe fire lighting & campfire cooking.
Many thanks to our WCOWL members for running the event & to all those who attended, together making this a lovely spring day in the woods 🌿🌳

West Coast OWL is delighted to invite you to our Spring Equinox Network EventOn: SAT 21st MARCH 12-4pmAt: The Plock, Kyl...
09/02/2026

West Coast OWL is delighted to invite you to our Spring Equinox Network Event

On: SAT 21st MARCH 12-4pm
At: The Plock, Kyle of Lochalsh

Come and join us for an open network gathering, welcoming in the spring together.
This event will be a fun and supportive afternoon where we will be exploring all things Fire and Pine in an outdoor learning setting.
We will have Fire Stories, Top Down Firelighting Techniques and firestarting materials plus Kelly Kettle practice and use.
There will be fire snacks and pine tea as well as other light refreshments and a little pine cone creativity.
There will also be a selection of OWL Scotlands free learning resources available to take away.
This is a free event but you will need to book for it so we have an idea of numbers.
Here is the link for booking details below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-coast-owl-spring-equinox-network-event-tickets-1981487553613?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meet with old friends and new, a chance to connect with others for a spring taste of outdoor woodland fun and learning.

'FIRE AND PINE' Network Event has been POSTPONED to: THE SPRING EQUINOX Sat 21st March 2026 SAVE THE DATE.It will also b...
30/10/2025

'FIRE AND PINE' Network Event has been POSTPONED to:
THE SPRING EQUINOX Sat 21st March 2026 SAVE THE DATE.
It will also be rolocated to a new venue on South Skye tbc.

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