Youth Rangers groups for secondary-aged young people
Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Youth Rangers - once a month
Bedfordshire Youth Rangers meet once a month on reserves around the county including Flitwick Moor, Cooper's Hill, Totternhoe and Blow's Downs. We meet one Saturday or Sunday per month in term-time, with mid-week sessions in school holidays. For more information please contact Gerry Turner on geraldine.turner@wildlifebcn.org
Luton Youth Rangers
Are you:
- 13-18 years old? (13-21 if SEND)
- Looking to learn new skills?
- Living in Luton, and enjoy exploring the area?
- Keen to work with others to improve natural spaces across the town?
- Looking to make new friends?
- Interested in conservation and wildlife?
Join our Bradger's Hill Youth Rangers! Tasks will include cutting back overgrown paths, fixing steps, planting and watering trees. Tools, drinks and safety equipment are provided.
Upcoming dates below.
Cambridgeshire
Paxton Pits Youth Rangers - one Sunday each month
Meet at Paxton Pits Education Centre, Little Paxton, nr St. Neots. They get together on one Sunday each month, 10am-12 noon. For more information, please contact Debbie McKenzie, Education Centre Manager on 01480 473161 or Debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org
Youth Rangers of the Fens - every other month
Regular sessions for young people (aged 11-17) to take part in practical conservation tasks and surveys to help wildlife. We meet once every two months on a weekend during term-time, with mid-week sessions in school holidays. Sessions take place at Wildlife Trust sites in Peterborough and the the Great Fen. For more information, please contact Laura Allen on laura.allen@wildlifebcn.org
West Cambs 100s Youth Rangers- mostly monthly
This is a new group with activities on offer such as practical volunteering, socials, workshops, talks and walks. Exactly what we do will be decided by the group. We'll meet roughly monthly either in school holidays or on Saturday mornings. Sessions will be in various locations between Gamlingay, Cambourne, and Trumpington. If you are interested in learning more, email rebecca.neal@wildlifebcn.org
Northamptonshire
Nene Valley Youth Rangers- Approximately once every month
Get together regularly at our Nene Wetlands and Summer Leys Visitor Centres and elsewhere in the county for practical conservation, wildlife surveys and learning outdoor bush craft skills. We meet on a roughly monthly basis- to book events please visit the visitor centre website pages, or contact Megan Owen for more information on megan.owen@wildlifebcn.org or call 01933 779587.