Action for Conservation (AFC)

👀 Psst...we've got something exciting to show you!

Our refreshed website is officially live, head over now to uncover the story of how Youth Leadership is meeting Nature Restoration and Education 🌍

🌊 Dive in, explore and join us in growing a greener future 🌿

www.actionforconservation.org

Catherine Mealing-Jones

Eben Muse

Vision boarding

Kate Ashbrook

Day 2 of our Future Leaders Course in @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social 🌞

Thanks to @action4conserv.bsky.social for hosting us at Penpont 🌳

We've heard from some amazing speaker including Catherine Mealing-Jones, @ebenmyrddin.bsky.social and @campaignerkate.bsky.social

Thank you to all the young people who work so hard to restore and protect nature for people and our planet! 🌍

#InternationalYouthDay #YouthLeadership #YoungPeople #NatureEducation #Nature

Vined Expectations, a poem by Anali, 15 ✍️
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#equality

🎬 You can watch Yusra's video about young people taking on decision-making roles by heading to our Instagram Reels profile!✨
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#youngleader

Weaving Change by Callum, 16 🧤

www.actionforconservation.org/post/weaving...

#fastfashion

How green fingers can help the planet and your mind by Gabriel, 15 🌿

www.actionforconservation.org/post/how-gre...

#growingfood

Becoming a Youth Trustee by Tamar, 18 📣
www.actionforconservation.org/post/becomin...

#youngleader

⭐ Happy International Youth Day 2025! ⭐

Around the world, young people are taking positive action for the planet and creating real change, building a fairer future for all! 🌱

📖 Read our latest blogs from Ambassadors and Youth Trustees, follow the links in the thread ⬇️🧵

#InternationalYouthDay

#MerseyRiversTrust
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@rspb.bsky.social
#TCV #TheConservationVolunteers
#SouthLancashireBatGroup

⭐ With thanks to the amazing Manchester Nature Consortium for making it all happen:
#LancashireWildlifeTrust
#Canal&RiverTrust
#CheshireWildlifeTrust
#CityofTrees
@greatermcr.bsky.social
#Groundwork
#ManchesterMuseum

🚨We're #hiring !!!🚨

We're looking for a Penpont Learning & Engagement Coordinator to join our growing team. 🙌

Find out more about the role in our video below ⬇️

Deadline for applications: 13 July 2025 at midnight ⌛

#youthworker #cymru #walesjob

Join the Manchester Nature Consortium's Youth Panel at the #ManchesterFestivalofNature this weekend!🐝🌿

🗓️29 June
⏰12pm - 4pm
🗺️Heaton Park
👗The Youth Panel will be leading an exciting array of activities focussing on sustainable fashion!

@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
#mfon #manchester #youngleaders

Action For Conservation: Learning & Engagement Coordinator advertised with CJS Starting salary: £16,872.76 - £17,590.75 (equivalent to £28,121.27 - £29,317.92 FTE) depending on experience Contract: Part-time, fixed-term for 12 months, with possibility to extend duration and/or…

@action4conserv.bsky.social‬ is looking for a Learning & Engagement Coordinator. Part-time, 21 hrs/3 days per week, fixed-term for 12 months (possible extension). Location: Penpont, Brecon c-js.uk/4k4lFD6

🍃Last week, our South East Ambassadors visited the #LewesRailwayLandTrust nature reserve, spending the day exploring and restoring nature in the sunshine! ☀️

📸 Check out the video showcasing the day and hear Ambassador Anali’s reflections on her experience as an Ambassador!

#actionforconservation

Congratulations Young Volunteer of the Year Hana Salih

Congratulations to our #SpiritOfMcr25 Young Volunteer of the Year winner, Hana Salih! ⭐

Well done to Hana for her dedication to her volunteer role at @action4conserv.bsky.social and for winning our Young Volunteer of the Year Award this #VolunteersWeek! 🏆

🚨 Deadline fast approaching 🚨

If you're aged 12-16 and live in England or Wales, apply to our FREE Summer Camps by Monday 5th May! ⌛

Don't miss out on this incredible summer adventure ➡️ buff.ly/4hddtjz

#AFCSummerCamp #Free #SummerHolidays

ONE WEEK TO GO TO APPLY - FREE SUMMER CAMPS FOR 12-16 year olds in England & Wales! @action4conserv.bsky.social

🌍 Celebrate #EarthDay by supporting our work to empower 100 Young Environmental Leaders in 2025!

Until 29th April, your donations will be doubled thanks to the #GreenMatchFund 🌱

Watch our film here 🎬 youtu.be/dHF7_uKVN00

Donate here➡️ buff.ly/5WtHJi2

A massive thank you to our superstar volunteer photographer Catriona Wright for these wonderful shots! 📷

This winter, our South East team delivered #WildED workshops in London schools 🌍

Thanks to @london.gov.uk, participating students got hands-on conservation experience, planting trees & creating wildlife-friendly spaces in their schools 🌳🐝

Huge shout out to our SE team for making it all possible!

AFC Ambassador, Rose created this short vlog about her experience visiting @kneppwilding.bsky.social with us & the other South East Ambassadors!

During the visit Ambassadors learned about rewilding & the storks that call #Knepp home. Plus they took part in some hands-on conservation activities! 🍃🤟🏻🎉

Two young people stand on a woodland riverbank. Text reads: A vision for youth leadership and nature recovery.

The climate crisis is impacting young people’s wellbeing and quality of life. @action4conserv.bsky.social believe that every opportunity to restore nature should be an opportunity to restore young people’s connection to it. Read about the incredible work they do c-js.uk/3Qht6KH

Apply now to join our 2025 Summer Camps, they are FREE & open to young people aged 12-16 who are living in England & Wales!

➡️ buff.ly/4hddtjz ⬅️

You'll take part in activities like bat walks, stargazing, butterfly surveys and much more! 🦇

🗓️ Apply by the Monday 5th May 2025!

#AFCSummerCamp

Thanks so much for helping spread the word!

If anyone has any questions feel free to drop us a message or tag us in a post 😃👍

Young people, teachers, parents: Action for Conservation, where I'm a founding trustee, runs free Summer Camps to inspire 12-16 year olds to a lifelong love of nature & conservation.
They’re really fun.
Applications now open:
www.actionforconservation.org/camp
Pls help spread the word/RT!

Exciting news! We're partnering with The Trust for Developing Communities to deliver a series of new coastal nature conservation workshops! 🦆🐬🦐

Who? 13 to 16-year-olds
Where? #Brighton & #Hove
When? From Weds 5th March 2025

Get in touch for more info: mentor@actionforconservation.org

#youthgroup

Thank youuuu @batconservation.bsky.social 💚🎉🤟🏻

🦇This looks fab! A wonderful opportunity to discover wildlife, including bats, and have loads of fun. Do check it out 👇

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💬What would you tell other young people who are nervous about applying for camp?

"It is an amazing experience! Give it a try! The camp is a perfect place to make new and great friends."

Apply NOW ➡️ buff.ly/4aK38ZZ

The deadline is Monday 5th May at midnight, GOOD LUCK!