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 fun practical activities all contributing to its care and conservation.
What do Junior Rangers do?
- Help New Forest NPA rangers look after the National Park
- Take part in practical tasks for climate and nature across the New Forest
- Have fun with other young people of a similar age
- Learn new skills
- Help promote the New Forest code and other sustainable practices
Through developing their knowledge and skills, Junior Rangers work towards completing their Junior Ranger skills passport and achieving their New Forest Junior Ranger award.
How do I become a New Forest Junior Ranger?
There is currently a high demand for the New Forest Junior Rangers programme. To enquire about vacancies, please email education@newforestnpa.gov.uk.
We understand that life is busy, and young people may not be able to attend every session. The minimum attendance for Junior Rangers is five sessions a year.
Additional details:
How much does it cost? Free
Is the opportunity accessible by public transport? No
Is the opportunity accessible for wheelchair/mobility-aid users? No
Is adult supervision required? No
Does the opportunity support people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award? No
New Forest National Park Authority
The New Forest was designated a national park in 2005 to give this outstanding landscape the highest level of protection and to preserve it for the nation to enjoy for generations to come. As guardians of a national park the New Forest National Park Authority has statutory purposes and socio-economic responsibilities: To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area To promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities. To seek to foster the economic and social well-being of the local communities within the National Park. Protect – Enjoy – Prosper
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