Youth Rangers groups for secondary-aged young people
Bedfordshire
Luton & Bedfordshire Youth Rangers - once a month
Luton & 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 a month in term-time, with mid-week sessions in school holidays. For more information please contact Matt Sutcliffe on matt.sutcliffe@wildlifebcn.org.
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 - mostly monthly
Regular sessions for young people (aged 11-17) to take part in practical conservation tasks and surveys to help wildlife. We meet most 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
Cambourne Area Youth Rangers- monthly
We meet monthly, either Fridays during school holidays, or Saturday mornings, making use of the the nature reserves in Cambourne and Trumpington Meadows, and sometimes other nearby. Activities are a mix of practical volunteering, event support, walks, talks, socials and wildlife surveys. We don't always advertise opportunities on the events page if there are limited spaces, so you need to be on our mailing list to keep up-to-date. These sessions are for 11-17 year olds. If you are interested in learning more, email rebecca.neal@wildlifebcn.org
Northamptonshire
Nene Valley Youth Rangers- Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 11am-1pm
Get together regularly in Northamptonshire (usually Summer Leys or the Nene Wetlands) for practical conservation, wildlife surveys and learning outdoor bush craft skills. We meet every 3rd Saturday of the month, 11am-1pm. To book please email Nicole.Schreiner@wildlifebcn.org.