3 March 2026
Integrating the principles of forest school and outdoor learning in tertiary education. As tertiary education moves away from the traditional lecture format, Lucy Thornton and Ely Blyth of the SRUC’s Wildlife and Conservation Team explore the opportunities of integrating forest school and outdoor learning principles in degree and further education provision.
Ely is a Teaching Associate in Wildlife and Conservation Management at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), where they specialise in practical land management and communication. They lead on the Forest and Outdoor Learning Award, with a particularly focus on inclusive learning opportunities, student support, and accessible opportunities. They are passionate about being outside, and engaging with people in the natural world.
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https://www.sruc.ac.uk/short-courses-and-professional-development/developing-the-forest-school-and-o
Lucy is a Lecturer in Wildlife and Conservation Management at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), where she champions experiential and inclusive learning. She leads the Forest and Outdoor Learning Awards and integrates wellbeing into HE through woodland-based initiatives. She is passionate about connecting people with nature and loves experimenting with different ways to embed outdoor learning theory into classroom-based teaching.
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https://www.sruc.ac.uk/short-courses-and-professional-development/developing-the-forest-school-and-o
