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Initiatives

The John Muir Award works with and supports initiatives, campaigns and organisations that share our mission to help people connect with, enjoy, and care for wild places. They often provide valuable information and inspiration for those taking part in the John Muir Award.

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Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020

In 2020, Scotland’s Coasts and Waters will be celebrated with a programme of activity designed to inspire both visitors and locals to explore and experience our unrivalled shores. Click here to find out more.

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Wild Waters 2020

Inspired by Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 the John Muir Trust aims to help shine a spotlight on these vital elements of our landscape.  

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Young people and nature

Young people and nature is a hot topic in 2019. Engaged or not bothered? Dis/connected? 'Braw’ or naw? See what happened during Year of Young People 2018 and what is going on through Year of Green Action 2019, #iwill, Kick the Dust and more…

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John Muir Award turned 21

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of the John Muir Award over the past 21 years! Read about its origins and impact as the Trust’s main engagement initiative.

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DiscoverJohnMuir.com

A website full of information and activities that help connect with Muir's messages, stories and adventures.

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The Lost Words

Information, links, and education resources about The Lost Words collaboration between Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris.

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Mission:Explore Book Series

Mission:Explore John Muir is a unique set of activities that will inspire people to follow in the footsteps of John Muir - a founding father of the modern conservation movement.

Also available: Mission:Explore Food, Mission:Explore Water and Mission:Explore National Parks

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London National Park City

The world’s first National Park City launched in summer 2019 with an aim to make London greener, healthier and wilder. Find out about the initiative online, and get involved across the UK by sharing your #NationalParkCity ideas on social media.

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Views from 2050

Views from 2050 is an initiative that asked a broad canvas of people to consider themselves as being in the year 2050, with the Government’s 80% greenhouse gas emission reduction targets having been met. This generated a discussion about the value of nature, landscapes and biodiversity.

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National Parks

The John Muir Award is now used by all 15 of the UK's National Parks.