About Outdoor Learning
The descriptions of Outdoor Learning used in the field have evolved, and will continue to evolve, over time. The aim of the current IOL description is not to limit scope and redefine established and valued terms within the field but to include them and celebrate the rich breadth of outdoor learning as it is provided in the UK. Outdoor Education, Adventure Tourism, Outdoor Therapy, Environmental Connection, Forest Schools, and other similar terms are all seen as part of Outdoor Learning, each with their own distinct history, approach, and purpose.