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The Conservation Volunteers - Inspiring Scotland

Thrive Outdoors

The Conservation Volunteers

Part of Organised Outdoor Community Play Fund.

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone. They do this by connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.

TCV have been running Outdoor Nature Play sessions over 20 years, working on projects including ReWild the Child in Glasgow, working in partnership with Children’s Wood, delivering Outdoor Play sessions for children and families with additional support needs, children with autism and we have delivered play sessions for children and families in hospices.

TCV run a School Green Gym programme providing outdoor sessions for schools and training for teachers about the importance of Nature engagement and outdoor play for children’s health and wellbeing.

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