Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
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
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
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
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
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
By Josh Taylor
The coastal guided birdwatching walks are intended for anyone who loves spending time on the coast: you don’t need to know anything about birds. Families and children are always welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). Bring binoculars if you have them, but don’t worry if you don’t, we can supply a few … Continued
By Josh Taylor
We actively encourage links with local schools and colleges, and regard quality work experience placements as an important aspect of our community partnership work. Each summer we welcome students from local schools for placements lasting for one week. These places are limited and highly popular so please apply early. Please note we sometimes have opportunities … Continued
By Josh Taylor
We know that young people are passionate about the New Forest; they are its future custodians and are the generation that will be most impacted by decisions that are made today. The New Forest National Park Authority and partner organisations are committed to involving them and actioning their views on key New Forest issues. The … Continued
By Josh Taylor
New Forest Junior Rangers is an opportunity for those aged 11 to 18 years old interested in conservation, sustainability and the natural world to make a difference in the New Forest National Park. They work alongside the New Forest National Park Authority engagement team to help look after the New Forest and take part in … Continued
