Credit: Laura Allen
Youth Week 2026: 15th - 23rd August
What's on?
Join us between Saturday 15th August and Sunday 23rd August 2026 an exciting week of activities for young people who love wildlife. Aimed at 11-25 year olds, Youth Week brings an opportunity for young people to experience new activities, get outdoors, and meet new people!
Explore the events taking place during Youth Week:
Youth Rangers (Cambourne): Night Walk for Youth Week
An exciting walk in the dark around Cambourne Nature Reserve to look for bats and other night-time animals. This session is designed for…
Luton & Beds Youth Rangers at Cooper's Hill, Ampthill
Join our Youth Rangers (aged 12-17) in pulling bracken to help us maintain this beautiful heathland site.
For ages 13+ - Introduction to Invertebrates with Brian Eversham
Join WTBCN Chief Executive Brian Eversham and learn about the ecology and behaviour of invertebrates and why they matter
Youth Rangers of the Fens
Join the Fens Youth Rangers to learn practical conservation skills for free.
Youth Rangers (Cambourne): Moth trapping for Youth Week
Join Becca Badger to learn about moth traps, and practice identifying animals captured in the light trap set in the Wildlife Trust BCN…
Behind the Scenes at the Museum of Zoology
Join a special behind the scenes tour at the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge to explore the museum galleries and insect store!
Wild Pages - Nature Journaling & Photography at Leagrave Park
As part of the Wildlife Trust's Youth Week, join us to draw, discover and frame Leagrave Park with an introduction to nature…
Some images from Youth Week 2025...
Credit: Laura Allen
School holiday events
We have lots more events planned throughout the rest of the school holidays too. Take a look at the full listing to discover more.
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