Greensand Trust Launches Youth Ranger Scheme for Conservation and Community Involvement

Strategic Insights -

The Greensand Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for young people aged 16-25 to get involved in conservation and the environment through their Youth Ranger scheme. The scheme is a six-month program that starts in September, where participants will learn new skills, gain valuable work experience, and earn a recognized environmental award. The program will be based at the Trust's new nature reserve, Clophill Lakes, and will involve practical tasks on various sites and nature reserves in the same area.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Youth Ranger scheme is a six-month program starting in September, where participants will work on conservation projects, gain work experience, and earn a John Muir Award.
  • The scheme is open to young people aged 16-25 and will be based at the Greensand Trust's new nature reserve, Clophill Lakes.
  • Participants will work on practical conservation projects, including tree planting, trail creation, and making bird and bat boxes.
  • The program includes two sessions per month, including one weekend and one evening, where participants will plan, take part in, and lead conservation projects.
  • Participants will also work with other conservation volunteers and gain a John Muir Award, an environmental award scheme focusing on discovering and conserving wild places.
  • The scheme has limited places available, and applications are now open.

Statistics:

  • 6 months duration of the Youth Ranger scheme
  • 2 sessions per month, including one weekend and one evening
  • Participants will work on various conservation projects, including tree planting, trail creation, and making bird and bat boxes
  • 16-25 years old is the age range for participants
  • Limited places available in the scheme

Sources:

  • The Greensand Trust, Youth Ranger scheme webpage
  • Quote from Greensand Trust Chief Executive Gill Welham