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Opportunities Age: 11-16 years

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Young Naturalists

By Josh Taylor

Young Naturalists sessions at Blashford Lakes are aimed at 13-17 year olds who like wildlife and the great outdoors. Meeting on the last Sunday of the month, from 10am – 2:30pm, each session has a different seasonal focus, and also involves occasional offsite visits to other reserves. Previous sessions have included a bat walk, bird … Continued

Paultons Park

By Josh Taylor

Paultons Park was nominated for the best Education Workshop in 2024 by the readers of School Travel Magazine due to the quality of sessions; all run by qualified teachers. Popular sessions include rollercoaster forces, ride programming and theme park creator. All sessions are carefully matched to the National Curriculum and make strong links with the … Continued

Youth Options

By Josh Taylor

Youth Options is a young persons charity based in Hampshire supporting children and young people, especially those who need it most, to engage, develop and become empowered to achieve a better future. Our Outdoor Learning team uses nature-based activities to engage young people in learning, support mental well-being, and develop essential social and emotional skills … Continued

Tile Barn

By Josh Taylor

Operating since the early 1970s the site spans over 14 acres and caters for up 350 people on fully equipped campsites. The centre also boasts a 46-bed bunkhouse facility and the Enda Ryan poppy pod village which can accommodate up to 80 people. Not only offering a place to rest your head, Tile Barn provides … Continued

RSPB Cameron’s Cottage

By Josh Taylor

Cameron’s Cottage is based within RSPB Franchises Lodge nature reserve – a dramatic woodland in the New Forest National Park. It’s a unique activity centre designed to help teenagers and young adults to create lasting memories in nature. We have all the facilities to ensure schools, colleges, universities, and groups can engage with the natural … Continued

Wildlife Rangers – Testwood Lakes

By Josh Taylor

Aged 12-18 and love wildlife? Wildlife Rangers at Testwood is a monthly meet-up for anyone with an interest in the natural world. Get outdoors, learn practical skills, and discover all your wonderful local wildlife has to offer. Join us on the last Saturday of the month from 2-4pm. Sessions include: • Practical conservation and habitat … Continued

RSPB Cameron’s Cottage Youth Ambassador

By Josh Taylor

Do you love the natural world and want to share it with others? Are you keen to share new ways for people to engage with nature? Cameron’s Cottage is an outdoor nature education centre for children and young people, based at RSPB Franchises Lodge on the edge of the New Forest. We are looking for … Continued

Nature connection events

By Josh Taylor

Wildlife and Wellbeing run nature connection events in and around Salisbury where people learn about their local wildlife and practice mindfulness techniques. We help people with a common interest to connect, particularly those living with or at risk of loneliness and social isolation. We help people develop or strengthen their relationship with nature and the … Continued

Outdoor Learning Centre, Totton

By Josh Taylor

Our Outdoor Learning Programmes provide engaging, hands-on experiences in natural settings, helping children and young people develop essential life skills, build confidence, and improve their well-being. By connecting with nature, they gain the support they need to re-engage with learning. We work closely with schools and other organisations to deliver tailored outdoor learning activities that … Continued

Wildlife Explorers Club

By Josh Taylor

Wild New Forest Guided Tour’s Wildlife Explorers Club is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 10–18 (with some flexibility). Membership is free and comes with some amazing benefits: Up to 20 free guided wildlife events each year A regular newsletter packed with updates, stories, and nature tips Membership in the Wildlife Explorers WhatsApp group, where … Continued