Opportunities for young people
© David Tipling, 2020vision
As a young person, there are lots of ways to get involved in wildlife and conservation. Whether you want to gain new skills, meet new people, or just enjoy the great outdoors, you’ll be helping to give nature a bright future in our two counties and beyond.
© Cathy Anning
Wilder Futures Competition
Ages 11-25
Got a great idea to make our world wilder? Win £400 to improve a space in your area for people and wildlife.
Wildlife groups
Get practical with nature meet-ups across our two counties. What will you discover?
Young Naturalists watching avocets © T Standish
Wildlife Watch
Various locations
Ages 5-15
Join one of our groups across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Enjoy nature and try your hand at activities from species hunts to woodwork.
© T Standish
Young Naturalists
Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve
Ages 13-17
Join our monthly meet-up for young nature lovers. Learn valuable skills, explore our countryside, and discover our wonderful wildlife.
© Paul Gonella
Wildlife Rangers
Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve
Ages 12-18
Join us on the last Saturday of the month from 2-4pm. Sessions include:
- Practical conservation and habitat management
- Improving and expanding identification skills
- Species surveys and monitoring
- Trips to visit other nature conservation sites
- Learning from local wildlife experts
- Improving other skills like wildlife photography
Booking is essential. For enquiries please contact Sam or Grace on
02380 667929 or TestwoodLakes@hiwwt.org.uk.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
We take child protection and safeguarding very seriously. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Statement sets out how we implement child protection and safeguarding across the Wildlife Trust and who to contact if you have questions or concerns.