greenspace scotland events
19 October - greenspace scotland network event - changing the climate for greenspace
A half-day greenspace scotland network event - an opportunity to network with colleagues, share practice and hear about the latest greenspace scotland projects; plus workshops on greenspace and climate change, demonstrating the value of greenspace and growing places, and an interactive session on shaping the future for greenspace.
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3 - 4 September - FCFCG 30th anniversary celebration event
The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens celebrates its 30th birthday in 2010. To mark the occasion we are celebrating community farming and gardening in the UK with a 30th anniversary national gathering and conference in Nottingham. This event will include a conference session at the University of Nottingham's Jubilee Campus, workshops and site visits, as well as a civic reception and a celebration ceilidh. More information and booking details here
9 – 10 September – Spaces by Design, Scotland
The Glass-House in partnership with the Development Trusts Association Scotland is providing a free interactive design training course for community groups, who are in the early stages of regenerating a communal space, park or play area in their neighbourhood. The course provides a practical exploration of the design process of an open space, and enables participants to apply design skills to the space they are working on. Details here
13 – 16 September – 2010 Eurosite Annual Conference - The Challenge of Managing Sites in a Changing Environment
The Eurosite Annual Conference takes place in Scotland, hosted by Scottish Natural Heritage. The focus throughout the Conference is firmly on the practical challenges of managing sites within increasingly dynamic and changing environments. Details here
15 September - Forestry Commission Scotland - Branching Out, the role of green care in promoting mental wellbeing
Branching Out is an award winning referral programme of woodland activities for people using mental health services. Use of the natural environment has the potential to be one of the most beneficial and cost effective ways of increasing the nations mental and physical health. This seminar will bring together health and environmental sectors and showcase current practice of joint working and how green healthcare can help deliver a mentally flourishing Scotland. To book your place please email your details here or telephone 01698 368555.
16 September - Playing Outside - A Children in Europe special conference supported by Fife Council
The conference will review research into outdoor activities, play and nature and explore ways in which outdoor play can be re-invigorated in a cost-effective way. Details here
23 September - Paths for All National Networking Event 2010
The theme of this year's event is 'celebrating diversity'. The programme will showcase the range of settings and people Paths for All work, and walk with, along with the usual walkers’ stories, experiences from volunteers and presentations from professionals involved in both health promotion policy and practice. This is a free event, but participants are required to book in advance
28 September - Living Streets - Working Together to Create Healthy Environments
The conference will explorine the relationship between health and the built environment and will look at how health can be better considered in within land use and transportation planning decisions. More information and booking details here
30 September - Play Scotland annual conference
Places and Spaces – Creating Child Friendly Communities. More information and booking details here
7 - 8 October - Making Space 2010 International Conference
The two day conference is designed to encourage debate and stimulate discussion on promoting innovative design, allowing architects, planners and those working with young people in a variety of settings to share ideas and challenge conventional architectural approaches. They will also look at the vision and delivery of Scotland's Building Better Schools document and School Estate Strategy. more
8 October - Growing Communities in Scotland
Annual national networking event at the Scottish Natural Heritage Offices in Battleby, near Perth. On the day there will be plenty of workshops to enjoy, case study presentations and opportunities to network. Details here
13 October - Training course - Community Groups involvement in Neighbourhood Renewal and Community Safety
In order to develop effective neighbourhood renewal and community safety programmes it is vital that local community and resident groups play a full part in the process from the inception and planning of the programme through to its implementaion. management and evaluation. This training course provides a range of good practice points on how to effectively ensure that community groups are fully engaged in local neighbourgood renewal and community safety programmes. More information here
4 November - Sustainable Scotland Network Annual Conference 2010
The SSN Conference 2010 will provide delegates with the latest up-to-date information on the national plan for addressing climate change, and will also highlight the opportunities that climate change action presents for Scotland's economy, businesses and communities. Visit the conference website
5 November 2010 - Cycling Scotland Annual Conference 2010 - City Chambers, Edinburgh
The conference will showcase the important role cycling can play in Scottish society and how it can help Scottish communities, Local Authorities and National Government deliver against their outcomes. The event will be launched on 6th September when the full conference website goes live and online registration opens. Get further information and register for updates here
17 - 18 November - International Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal 2nd Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony
This will be an exciting 2 day event for the 200 delegates to listen to a range of expert speakers and share your experiences and views on Neighbourhood Renewal with a range of other delegates. More information here
