The heritage of the Inner Forth reflects the history and changing times of the landscape and its people. Spending time at, and interacting with heritage sites, helps to form a sense of place and connection for local communities. The families taking part in this activity were given the opportunity to interact with heritage in new and positive ways.
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Nature crafts are just one of the ways we encouraged families to connect with the nature around them. Pic by Inner Forth Futures.
Deep connection to heritage is important to Inner Forth Futures, as a partnership, because it is the people of the Inner Forth who will determine the future of the area’s heritage. Establishing a more positive connection to built and natural heritage will lead to local people placing a higher value on heritage, resulting in a more sustainable 'stewardship' of the area, where people are motivated to improve and protect heritage for future generations.
We reached out to family-focused community organisations, in all four local authority areas, to engage with families that are less likely to spend time outdoors, inviting them to take part in an outreach programme that enabled parents and guardians to enjoy the activities alongside the children taking part. we hope parents and guardians will find just as fun as the children.
Our Project Assistants, Margaret and Pallavi, ran this programme of events which included nature crafts, pond dipping, historical re-enactments and beach exploration sessions.
Our Project Assistant, Margaret, leading a pond dipping event at RSPB Black Devon Wetlands
Looking for pond life at RSPB Black Devon Wetlands
Getting to explore historical heritage at Blackness Castle
Beachcombing and crafting sessions at Blackness
A practical and fun session taught the children about the Jacobites
Nature activities outdoors form part of our activities with families.
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