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More than one thousand inspired to take climate action at nature-themed festivals in Southampton and the New Forest

By Josh Taylor

Communities were brought together for a week of events across Southampton and a one-day festival in Ringwood celebrating the wildlife on our doorsteps. More than 500 people attended last weekend’s New Forest Thrive festival (4 July) at Carvers Recreation Ground in Ringwood. The festival was full of performances, including acrobatic storytelling from ‘Joli Vyann’, drumming … Continued

New Forest nature scheme supports dozens into green careers

By Josh Taylor

Nearly 30 interns on a groundbreaking nature scheme in the New Forest have gone on to work or volunteer in the environment sector. Since September 2023, the Countryside Education Trust (CET), in Beaulieu, has provided 27 internship opportunities for young people aged 16-25. The aim was to create options for young people and career changers … Continued

Take a walk on the wild side with a week of events celebrating Southampton’s nature

By Josh Taylor

Urban Wild festival returns this month with a packed schedule of events celebrating Southampton’s environment and community connections to nature in the city. The week-long festival takes place across Southampton from 23 to 31 May and encourages families and people of all ages to connect with nature on their doorsteps, through creative and sustainability-themed events. … Continued

Thousands watch New Forest folklore-inspired theatre production championing young people’s views on the climate and nature emergencies

By Kieran Graves

Nearly 2,000 people saw ‘powerful’ and ‘meaningful’ performances of a groundbreaking youth-led theatre show about climate change that toured Hampshire. Drawing on New Forest folklore and the nearby urban landscapes of Southampton, Bringing the Outside In explores issues of air pollution and climate anxiety. The production by Southampton community arts organisation Theatre for Life was … Continued

Part three: The ‘YouCAN Effect’ – thousands of young people driving climate change action in their communities

By creo

Thousands of young people from Bournemouth to Southampton and across the New Forest have been taking action against climate change in a £1.4 million Youth for Climate and Nature (YouCAN) scheme. Led by the New Forest National Park Authority, young people have been empowered  to understand and lead climate action within their communities, having their … Continued

Part two: The ‘YouCAN Effect’ – thousands of young people driving climate change action in their communities

By creo

Thousands of young people from Bournemouth to Southampton and across the New Forest have been taking action against climate change in a £1.4 million Youth for Climate and Nature (YouCAN) scheme. Led by the New Forest National Park Authority, young people have been empowered  to understand and lead climate action within their communities, having their … Continued