Introducing Ents – a new group for teenage conservation volunteers!
Following a suggestion from some of our Forest School elders, and a visit from New Routes, as part of Generation Green, we have been inspired to start a new youth conservation group! We are delighted to be working with the South Yare Wildlife Group once again. SYWG have kindly funded the pilot year of Ents.
Who is Ents for and how do I join?
Ents is for high school aged people in Norfolk. It might be that you love the outdoors and would like to connect with other young people who share your interests. Perhaps you are considering training for a job in nature as part of your post 16 pathway, and would like to build your skills and get some real life experience? If you are one of the increasing number of young people suffering from eco-anxiety, helping nature in a practical way could also help you to feel better. Whatever your motivation – nature needs you!
If you would like to sign up, your caregiver can register your interest here.
How does it work?
We will arrange a work party roughly every 6 weeks in school holidays. Once you have registered your interest, you will join a pool of volunteers who will be invited to come to each work party. You don’t have to come to every one, and it is free to take part. There are 15 spaces per work party.
*** Next work party is at Bergh Apton Conservation Trust in the new year. Date to come soon! If you’d like to come, register your interst using the link above and we will be in touch. Booking is essential! ***
Why “Ents”?
The name “Ents” was suggested by current Mighty Oaks, because Ents (the giant talking trees of Lord of the Rings fame) are bigger than Mighty Oaks!