Let me paint the scene. School’s out! The final bell has rung and kids are flying out of every door at Merriman Elementary School in Romulus, Michigan, rushing home to start their summer adventures. Days prior, my classmates gushed about the vacations their families would be taking and the things they were going to do with friends. But not me. Starting when I was six years old, my summer plans had always been the same: I would spend my vacation time in Detroit, Michigan visiting my uncle and cousins. Whenever I talked about my anticipated summer plans, people would reply with repugnance or pity. They would say, “Too bad. You are not going to have a REAL summer vacation.” Or, “You should tell your parents you don’t want to go.” But they didn’t understand that I was the lucky one. For me, summer in Detroit was the best thing in this world. It surely beat out any amusement park or trips up north. I was lucky to spend 10 weeks with the people I love, making memories, laughing, playing, exploring and investigating. But more importantly, I would have 10 weeks of nature in Detroit. Even though I was only coming […]
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Get Out! Grant open for applications
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Outdoor learning in the Welsh curriculum with Nature Days
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Senior Learning Officer – ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2021-08-25
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Funding boost to help West Midlands schools learn more about nature
Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2021-07-28
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Source: lotc.org.uk Published on 2021-07-23
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FSC Permanent and Seasonal Tutors, Surrey
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FSC Tutor/Teacher Epping Forest
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FSC Project Officer (London)
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DfE guidance on overseas educational visits updated
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FSC Sales Team Leader
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FSC Seasonal Tutor
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