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The Highland Environmental
Network (HEN) is currently reviewing the circulation of its newsletter An Arainneachd
so that there will be a reduction in the number of paper copies printed to save on cost and waste. Some schools and
organisations have until now received multiple copies of An Arainneachd. We are now cutting this back and encouraging interested individuals to subscribe to receive an electronic
copy by e-mail or notification of when the newsletter is available on the website (www.highlandenvironment.org.uk). However, if you would like to receive printed copies, this is not a problem
- please contact HEN and we will arrange this for you. Contact Hen Secretary
- Sheila Wickens on 01349 868627 or admin@highlandenvironment.org.uk
You can download our latest newsletter An Arainneachd as well as back issues from this page.
Winter 2008 / February 2008
In this edition:
Continuing the focus on outdoor learning from Autumn 2007 edition, further case studies are show-cased, and a wide array
of useful and interesting organisations offering a range of activities and support are reported.
- update on HEN AGM and 2008 conference - see events section on this website for further details
- rural skills in secondary schools
- learning without a roof - Milburn Academy's experience.
- North Highland Forest Trust
- Kirkhill Village Market
- Grounds for Learning
- SNH's Teaching Space
- Forest Schools
- Beach Guardians
- In It Together Club
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Autumn 2007
In this edition, there is a focus on:
"Learning Outdoors: using the outdoor classroom"
The benifits of corss-curricular learning through-outdoor activities and play are examined, with many good examples of
support here in the Highlands, as well as some first hand accounts!
- Highland Squirrel - red squirrel awards
- John Muir Award
- ArtsPlay Highland
- Aigas Field Centre
- Glachbeg Croft
- Action 4 Sustainability
- Community Woodland Association
- Raigmore Primary school's gardening experience
- Active Schools Perspective
- Sources of funding - useful websites to find funding
- Plus report on HEN conference 2007 on environmental art
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April 2007
In this edition:
- Update on 2007 HEN conference to be held at Grantown Primary on 12th May - special focus on Environmental Arts
- Member news
- Focus on Global Warming
- Plenty of diary dates for training opportunities and other events!
- Information on some funding opportunities
- HEN annual report
- Conference Booking form
HEN management committee nomination forms are also available below.
Newsletter
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Nomination form
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December 2006
In this edition:
This issue has a particular focus on food - on growing your own at school or at home; and ensuring that
the food we eat is as environmentally sustainable as possible.
Findings from the Plot to Pot project are included, such as top tips, the experience
of a volunteer working on the project supporting a school, and further sources of support.
Also included are two case studies; the REAL project at Inverness
High School, and Skye & Lochalsh Horticultural Development Association’s “Local Food for Local Schools”
project.
Schools take note - a great opportunity
to enter a competition to win a woodland xylophone for your school by completing the questionnaire from Happyness Rhythm Celebration
(available to download below).
December Newsletter
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Happyness Rhythm Celebration questionnaire
pdf version (275 kb)
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WORD version (678 Kb)
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August 2006
IN THIS EDITION:
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Review of HEN 2006 “Grounds for Learning” Conference &
“Plot to Pot” update.
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Schools updates e.g. Beach Guardians, Eco Schools &
Soil Association Scotland.
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News from the Community, including Lochaber Larder, Highland
Real Nappy Project, CSV Retired and Senior Volunteers Programme, BTCV Natural Talent and the Ignite Programme (wood fuel).
August Newsletter
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Membership confirmation form
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February 2006
In this edition:
- HEN’s AGM and Annual Conference announced – see Members
page
- Updates from Highlands and Islands Local Food Network, Highlands and Islands
Community Energy Company
- News on Forest Schools in Highland
- FairtradeINverness
- Schools and Events Sections, as well as news from community projects
around Highland
In the newsletter on the members page are details
of HEN conference 2006 "Grounds For Action" - the flier, programme, booking form, workshop description and location map can
all be found under on the Events page.
The HEN AGM will take place at the conference.
If you are interested in becoming more involved, a nomination form is on the Events page also
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Christmas Special Edition
This edition of An Arainneachd has been prepared by the Highland Council Waste Awareness Team, and focuses on how we
can cut down on waste at Christmas time, as well as examining other ways that you can have an eco Christmas.
The newsletter covers Christmas trees, Cards,
Wrapping Paper & Decorations, Gifts, Parties, Food and Drink, and also a selection of gifts in which you can donate toilets
and goats to people in developing countries as well as the usual Events & Notices section.
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October Edition
* News on projects to support environmental education in schools
* Invitation to take part in creating a Highlandwaste awareness and education plan
* Feedback on recent HEN events
* Opportunities for help in making your business more sustainable.
... And much more!!
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