A free family festival in Pollok! 🌿 Join us for music, food, crafts, storytelling & apple pressing 🍎 📅 Sat 22 Nov | 🕛 12–3.30pm 📍 Pollok Community Centre 💚 Everyone welcome! #PollokHarvestFestival #EcoDrama #GlasgowEvents #FamilyFun @whatsonglasgow.bsky.social @scvo.scot @glasgowcvs.bsky.social

Let’s go…#OutToPlay! We’re delighted to be working with St Paul’s (Shettleston) & St Kevin’s Primary Schools this autumn 🍂 In wks 1 & 2 of their #OutdoorLearning residencies, classes explore(d) themes of climate action & water conservation 💧📣💚 #OutToPlay #TodayAndEveryDay

We’ve loved going #OutToPlay with @auchengrayblackmnt.bsky.social 💚 Led by Izzi Joss as ‘Granny Wonder’, pupils & staff explored the Wonders of Water, Fruitful Forests & Bountiful Biodiversity through outdoor, drama-based games, stories & creative activities 🌊🌳🦄

Would you look at this beauty 🍎🌟 Pollok Community Orchard's first treasure! A big THANK YOU to the wonderful orchard volunteers for looking after the fruit trees & bushes with so much care & enthusiasm – we really would be lost without you 💚 #ScotClimateWeek

🌟 Booking now for Autumn 25 🌟 Our outdoor, practical #OutToPlay CPD session for #PrimarySchools in Greater Glasgow, offers up to 25 teachers & support staff creative ideas & learning techniques to embed drama & storytelling within #OutdoorLearning 🌱🎒 ow.ly/14iA50WV5f1

This Sunday (14 Sept), you can find us at the fabulous Cycle Arts Festival, Renfrewshire! 🌟 Join Drama Artist Roisin for ‘Harvest Stories’ (2pm & 3.30pm) to explore all things orchard & home-grown food, through magical storytelling & exciting drama games. Free, all welcome 🍎🍏

☀️ WELCOME BACK ☀️ to children, teachers & nursery staff across Scotland! We hope you had a wonderful summer & we can't wait to spend time outdoors with you this school year 🌱💚🧵 #LetsGoOutToPlay

Case studies mentioned were Acting on Climate led by Dr Rachel Turner-King and Dr Bobby Smith and colleagues, and the work of @ecodrama.bsky.social - two great examples of engaging children in nature and climate through the arts.

Would you like to help make a positive difference to a small charity with big ambitions? We’re seeking trustees with experience in HR, finance, or marketing – plus a Chair with senior leadership skills. Apply by 31 Aug 🌍 Find out more / apply 👉 ecodrama.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Wishing pupils & school staff teams across Scotland a wonderful Summer Break! We're looking forward to new & continued creative outdoor adventures with you in the new school year 💚🌱

Eco Drama were thrilled to be a Finalist in the Climate Impact category at the #ScotCharityAwards. The recognition of our work & impact feels wonderful. Congratulations to our community volunteers, Trustees, Staff Team & the Children, Teachers, Schools & Nurseries we work with!

Thank you so much to St Oswald's ALN Secondary School in Glasgow for participating in a 5-week #OutToPlay residency! Led by Nature Detective Alice Donnelly, young people & staff explored themes of Water, Trees & Eco Action through outdoor, sensory-based activities, drama & storytelling 🌊🌱

🌟 Calling all #PrimarySchools in & around Glasgow 🌟 Our 5-week #OutToPlay residencies are available to book for Oct-Nov '25! Delivered by Drama Artists in school playgrounds, #OutToPlay uses Drama & Storytelling to bring #LearningForSustainability to life 🌱🎒

Happy #VolunteerWeek! 🌟 Huge thanks to our amazing Pollok Community Orchard volunteers - from planting & mulching to baking & watering in possibly Scotland’s sunniest May 💪🌞 We couldn't do it without you! THANK YOU 🙌 Want to join? Email: [email protected]

We're delighted to be back at the wonderful Bonhill Primary today 🌟 As part of the school’s yearly Outdoor Day, P1-P4 pupils are participating in storytelling & drama activities exploring themes of Eco Action & Biodiversity 📣🌱 Thank you so much for having us!

We’re looking forward to welcoming primary #HTs, #DHTs, #EcoCoordinators & other teaching staff interested in finding out more about our #OutToPlay programme to our FREE online info sessions on 05/06 🌱🎭 To book >> 12.15-12.45pm: forms.gle/vahaiLrQjjED... 3.15-3.45pm: forms.gle/yuHCZEcKuY3C...

Let’s Go…#OutToPlay at St Oswald's Secondary School in Glasgow! In week 1 of their residency, learners join Nature Detective Alice Donnelly to create their very own Nature Guardians & explore the school’s outdoor space, using this wonderful sensory map 👇🦋💚

We were delighted to be at Chirnsyde Primary in Glasgow last week, to launch the school's second #OutToPlay residency! 💚 Led by Drama Artist Alice Donnelly, pupils & teachers will explore #SDGs & #LfS through drama, storytelling & imaginative learning & play this May-June 🌱🎒

We loved yesterday’s #CPD session at Blairdardie Primary, to launch the school's 5-week #OutToPlay residency 🌱🎒 A big THANK YOU to all participating staff, for your enthusiasm & creativity ☀️ We can't wait to go #OutToPlay with you & your classes soon!

Our latest newsletter for Spring 2025 is now OUT! Take a peek for #OutdoorClassroomDay tips and loads of other useful info, plus our upcoming programme! 🌱 Read 👉🏼 shorturl.at/N98dx

We were delighted to be St Oswald's Secondary yesterday, to launch the school’s 5-week #OutToPlay residency! Supported by Drama Artist Alice, learners will explore nature & environment topics through outdoor drama, storytelling & creative sensory play. We can’t wait to get started 🌱🎒

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We’re really proud to share our end-of-year report 2024-25 💚 This year, we’re grateful to have engaged with 5,697 beneficiaries, working together on vibrant, creative projects that inspire wonder, curiosity & care for nature 🌱 To read the full report >> ecodrama.co.uk/celebrating-...

We’re Hiring! Eco Drama is looking for a Freelance Volunteer & Events Coordinator to help grow our Pollok Grows Together project🌳 🔗 Read the full job description & apply: ecodrama.co.uk/were-hiring-... 📩 Deadline: 7 April 2025

Happy World Book Day to all lovers of books & stories – including us, especially if they’re nature-themed! You can find 8 of our favourites from across the world in our latest resource pack ‘Nature Stories for Children’ 🌱☀️💚 Find out more & order at: ow.ly/GTPX50VbXuo

‘It felt so special to plant trees that will hopefully be here long after we've left!’ Wishing pupils & staff of our 26 x #ForgottenOrchard schools many moments of joy, connection & calm in their orchards – seeing their apple trees bud, blossom & fruit for lots of years to come 💚

"If you seek treasure, you must dig where you stand." ⛏️✨ In Pollok, the community did just that, planting an orchard and sowing hope for the future. 🍏🌳 David Hughes shares a powerful reflection on the wisdom of old tales and community action: ecodrama.co.uk/diggi...