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New Forest National Park Authority

By Josh Taylor

The New Forest National Park Authority supports learning through hands-on, interactive activities that foster curiosity, connection and care for the Forest. We have a dedicated education and youth team which can meet your school or group for an inspiring experience in your setting or in the New Forest. Our activities take place in the protected … Continued

Countryside Education Trust Workshops – fully funded

By Josh Taylor

The Countryside Education Trust is running a series of workshops throughout 2026 covering a variety of themes such as self-sufficiency, horticulture, woodland skills, ornithology, wildlife ID and smallholding. Thanks to the YouCAN access grant, we are able to offer a free place for a young person aged 18-30 on any of the courses running between … Continued

Together LGBTQIA+ make art workshops

By Josh Taylor

Age 13-25 Together, we will be exploring different ways of making art. Fun and playful workshops guided by LGBTQIA+ and guest artists in a gentle environment. There will be a mixture of individual and collaborative activities. We will explore different themes across the year. Activities including: drawing, collage, mixed-media, creative writing, 3D making, photography, film … Continued

ARC education and events volunteer

By Josh Taylor

Help us spread the word about amphibians and reptiles by joining our team as a volunteer. We are looking for people to help with: Running our stall at community events Supporting guided walks Assisting with our educational activities Taking photos of our events and helping to tell the world about them Creating educational resources Additional … Continued

Volunteering on ARC reserves: Habitat management

By Josh Taylor

Regular practical tasks are a great way to get outdoors, meet like-minded people and help manage your local reserve for wildlife. We offer mid-week tasks which normally run from 10am till around 3-4 pm throughout the year. Tools, training and light refreshments are provided; volunteers just need to turn up dressed for the weather and … 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

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

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