Urban Nature Connection NI

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We provide experiential, inclusive and enriching learning opportunities, encompassing food production, wildlife friendly gardening, forest school and outdoor learning, sustainable horticultural practices, particularly in urban areas, across NI Urban Nature Connection enables access to urban green spaces, encouraging people to grow their own food through practical skills development, enriching their connection to nature and contributing to environmental consciousness and improved mental health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland. We provide experiential, inclusive and enriching learning opportunities, encompassing food production, wildlife friendly gardening, sustainable horticultural practices, particularly in urban areas, across Northern Ireland. Furthermore, we facilitate Forest School sessions, to provide opportunities for learning through play and the ongoing and deepening of one’s connections with the natural environment, in order to encourage improved mental health, wellbeing and social connectivity. Our Values:
- Person Centred
- Environmentally Conscious
- Empathy
- Hopefulness
- Sustainability
- Inclusivity
- Trust

Founder of Urban Nature Connection, Aisling Pugsley, has completed extensive additional training and qualifications including:
- Therapeutic Skills for Outdoor Leaders
- Level 5 Childcare and Management
- Mental Health First Aid (NI)
- REC Level 2 in Outdoor First Aid

Please sign up or spread the word about this workshop on Thursday. It is sure to be interesting and informative!
16/11/2025

Please sign up or spread the word about this workshop on Thursday. It is sure to be interesting and informative!

For young people aged 18 to 25 yrs!!
08/09/2025

For young people aged 18 to 25 yrs!!

Don't forget that applications to our FREE Trainee Ranger Scheme for 18-25 year olds closes tomorrow at 5pm! Get yours in now:
https://belfasthills.org/newsroom/traineerangerscheme/

The Trainee Ranger Scheme is part of Wild Youth NI, a joint project between Belfast Hills Partnership and Ulster Wildlife, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland and Breedon Group plc.

No room for racism in NI
09/07/2025

No room for racism in NI

Bonfires can bring communities together, but there’s nothing cultural about racism, sectarian threats, or putting people’s homes and health at risk. When bonfires are used to intimidate or target minorities, that’s not tradition - it’s hate. We believe true celebration is about respect, safety, and dignity for all.

NIFSA are hiring! Two fantastic opportunities to work for a great organisation.
13/06/2025

NIFSA are hiring! Two fantastic opportunities to work for a great organisation.

Fantastic opportunities to work with NIFSA. Two positions are being recruited a) NIFSA Nature Ranger Club Development Officer. A part-time post to support and develop afterschool NIFSA Nature Ranger Clubs.
https://www.forestschoolsni.com/hidden/nifsa-nature-ranger-club-development-officer

b) NIFSA Freelance Forest School Trainer (West). A freelance position to train new Forest Schools in the West.
https://www.forestschoolsni.com/hidden/nifsa-freelance-forest-school-trainer

Advocacy for outdoor education can make a real difference in shaping a curriculum that supports both academic and person...
13/06/2025

Advocacy for outdoor education can make a real difference in shaping a curriculum that supports both academic and personal growth.

Outdoor learning is such a powerful tool for education, personal development, and fostering a genuine connection with the environment. It helps children engage with the world in a hands-on way, and can be especially beneficial for neurodiverse learners who thrive outside traditional classroom settings.

Encouraging young minds to understand biodiversity, soil health, and food production gives them lifelong skills and a deeper appreciation for nature. Plus, integrating outdoor learning into the curriculum aligns with so many educational goals, from science and geography to teamwork and mental well-being.

If you're passionate about making this change happen please click and sign this petition link from NIFSA

https://chng.it/8mNwC2Y4ZS

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Incorporate Outdoor Education into Northern Ireland Curriculum - NIFSA

Job opportunities from NIFSA!
11/06/2025

Job opportunities from NIFSA!

Fantastic opportunities to work with NIFSA. Two positions are being recruited a) NIFSA Nature Ranger Club Development Officer. A part-time post to support and develop afterschool NIFSA Nature Ranger Clubs.
https://www.forestschoolsni.com/hidden/nifsa-nature-ranger-club-development-officer

b) NIFSA Freelance Forest School Trainer (West). A freelance position to train new Forest Schools in the West.
https://www.forestschoolsni.com/hidden/nifsa-freelance-forest-school-trainer

Has your school benefited from training from NIFSA? Please take part in this review to measure the impact of NIFSA in No...
14/05/2025

Has your school benefited from training from NIFSA?
Please take part in this review to measure the impact of NIFSA in Northern Ireland.

NIFSA Impact Review

NIFSA has commissioned Beverley McCormick, from the University of Ulster, to conduct an in-depth review of the impact NIFSA has had in relation to outdoor learning since its formation in 2008. I believe NIFSA is at a crossroads. We can continue to chip away at promoting and supporting outdoor learning for schools in Northern Ireland or if we had some assistance from Government we could make monumental leaps ahead. We need the evidence however, to demonstrate that NIFSA has made a difference already. If you have been involved with NIFSA or Forest Schools in Northern Ireland please can you take 15 minutes of your time to answer the questions fully and honestly and we are happy for you to share this with others. Please follow this link or use the qr code - https://forms.office.com/e/QGEtTzX5Y9
Many thanks
Brian Poots

Started reading 'The Blackbird's song and other wonders of nature' by Miles Richardson. May is a wonderful month to star...
01/05/2025

Started reading 'The Blackbird's song and other wonders of nature' by Miles Richardson. May is a wonderful month to start such a book. Even walking to the shops can help me take notice and observe the beauty of this world.

Photo 2 shows a 'w**d' on a nearby street. I believe it's red campion.

Look, free courses from Field Studies Ireland in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
15/04/2025

Look, free courses from Field Studies Ireland in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.

Workshops delivered by Field Studies Ireland

Wise words from Black mountain Rewilding project.
11/03/2025

Wise words from Black mountain Rewilding project.

23/02/2025
Hurray, it.is finally a bit sunny! Some beautiful signs of spring in the Cliftonville Integrated primary school garden. ...
22/02/2025

Hurray, it.is finally a bit sunny! Some beautiful signs of spring in the Cliftonville Integrated primary school garden. A bit of w**ding and general tidy up for Saturday garden club.




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I am a person with a strong interest in childhood development, mental health and our connection with the natural environment. I am also a mother of two young children growing up in a urban environment and I strive to develop a love of nature in both of them. I have a background in Early Years Education and enjoy camping, cycling and hiking.

This page is to encourage like minded people to share information based loosely around childhood, environmental issues, mental health and how these link to getting outside in a natural environment.