Future is bright for young environmentalists
Outdoor education gives young people the skills and confidence to become the green workers of the future, according to the conclusion of a five-year lottery-funded…
Project: Supporting the wellbeing of young people on residential field trips
A growing body of research positively links human health and wellbeing with the natural environment. Specifically, there is an increasing interest in outdoor…
Geography Fieldwork Requirements Return
Field Studies Council have signed a joint statement strongly supporting the return of fieldwork requirements in GCSE and A Level Geography. The statement is a…
Ground-breaking Generation Green project exceeds projected reach
Delivery partners call for further funding to facilitate ‘access for all’ Field Studies Council are very proud to be a project partner of…
World Mental Health Day 2022
World Mental Health Day is recognised by the World Health Organisation. It works to ensuring mental health is treated the same as physical health, and…
Free Resources for National Fieldwork Week 2022
We’re working with the Geographical Association to celebrate National Fieldwork Week, 6th-10th June, and encourage teachers and students to learn outdoors.
Young Darwin Scholarship open for applications
The brilliant Young Darwin Scholarship is back for 2021. We are looking for young people with a real interest in the natural world to benefit…
Free wildlife ID guides for young people
FSC is giving away thousands of free wildlife guides this summer to help young people connect with nature and grow their skills. The exciting initiative…
Getting started on wildlife identification
Blog by Pippa Dashfield A study by the university of Essex revealed that just five minutes of “green exercise” can produce rapid improvements in mental…
FSC part of new £2.5million project to increase opportunities for young people in the outdoor sector
A 16-month project that will create hundreds of jobs and volunteering opportunities in the outdoor sector has been launched by a 15-strong Access Unlimited coalition…