Posts Tagged ‘outdoorlearning’
Tavistock Students Receive Sylvia Sayer Award
A group of young women from Tavistock College have been presented Sylvia Sayer awards, after completing the Girls Do Dartmoor programme. This empowering programme brings young carers, students lacking confidence and those at risk of exclusion out onto Dartmoor to experience time in nature and learn new skills. Girls Do Dartmoor is delivered by Community…
Read MoreMoor Boots Grant Scheme Open for 2026
The DPA are delighted to announce the relaunch of their successful small grant-giving scheme ‘Moor Boots’ for 2026. This scheme is part of their mission to remove financial barriers to experiencing the great outdoors and ensure that all young people have the chance to connect with wild places, such as Dartmoor. To reach as large…
Read MoreGirls Do Dartmoor Visit High House Waste
Recently, we welcomed a cohort of young women taking part in Girls Do Dartmoor on a visit to our land at High House Waste. Led by DNPA Engagement Ranger, Kats Koster-Shadbolt, these young people are guided through a multi week program, structured to include hands on activities in nature, outdoor cooking, conservation work and time…
Read MoreRefugees Rock
The most recent ‘Refugees Rock’ event was a huge success, with Community Engagement Ranger Kats welcoming a group of eleven people onto the moor to learn about the unique landscape and benefit from time spent outdoors in nature. The DPA provided the participants with wellies so that they could get out and explore the mixed…
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