My son had a great time on an AFC trip some years ago, recommended
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π UK charity inspiring & empowering young people to connect with and take positive action for nature! πLocated in London, Manchester, Bristol & South Wales actionforconservation.org/information
My son had a great time on an AFC trip some years ago, recommended
02.02.2026 18:49 β π 7 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0πΏApplications are OPEN for our 2026 Summer CampsπΏ
Our FREE residential camps in UK National Parks are for 12β16 year olds in England & Wales, focused on outdoor experiences, hands-on conservation & youth-led action for nature.
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Meet Ese, our inspiring Ambassador leading change, restoring nature, and inspiring others to take action! π±
This #BlackHistoryMonth, weβre celebrating young leaders like Ese who are making waves and reshaping the environmental sector for the better. π
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Our refreshed website is officially live, head over now to uncover the story of how Youth Leadership is meeting Nature Restoration and Education π
π Dive in, explore and join us in growing a greener future πΏ
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Catherine Mealing-Jones
Eben Muse
Vision boarding
Kate Ashbrook
Day 2 of our Future Leaders Course in @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social π
Thanks to @action4conserv.bsky.social for hosting us at Penpont π³
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! π
#InternationalYouthDay #YouthLeadership #YoungPeople #NatureEducation #Nature
Vined Expectations, a poem by Anali, 15 βοΈ
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#equality
π¬ You can watch Yusra's video about young people taking on decision-making roles by heading to our Instagram Reels profile!β¨
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Weaving Change by Callum, 16 π§€
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#fastfashion
How green fingers can help the planet and your mind by Gabriel, 15 πΏ
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#growingfood
Becoming a Youth Trustee by Tamar, 18 π£
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#youngleader
β Happy International Youth Day 2025! β
Around the world, young people are taking positive action for the planet and creating real change, building a fairer future for all! π±
π Read our latest blogs from Ambassadors and Youth Trustees, follow the links in the thread β¬οΈπ§΅
#InternationalYouthDay
#MerseyRiversTrust
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@rspb.bsky.social
#TCV #TheConservationVolunteers
#SouthLancashireBatGroup
β With thanks to the amazing Manchester Nature Consortium for making it all happen:
#LancashireWildlifeTrust
#Canal&RiverTrust
#CheshireWildlifeTrust
#CityofTrees
@greatermcr.bsky.social
#Groundwork
#ManchesterMuseum
π¨We're #hiring !!!π¨
We're looking for a Penpont Learning & Engagement Coordinator to join our growing team. π
Find out more about the role in our video below β¬οΈ
Deadline for applications: 13 July 2025 at midnight β
#youthworker #cymru #walesjob
Join the Manchester Nature Consortium's Youth Panel at the #ManchesterFestivalofNature this weekend!ππΏ
ποΈ29 June
β°12pm - 4pm
πΊοΈHeaton Park
πThe Youth Panel will be leading an exciting array of activities focussing on sustainable fashion!
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
#mfon #manchester #youngleaders
@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
24.06.2025 12:33 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0πLast week, our South East Ambassadors visited the #LewesRailwayLandTrust nature reserve, spending the day exploring and restoring nature in the sunshine! βοΈ
πΈ Check out the video showcasing the day and hear Ambassador Analiβs reflections on her experience as an Ambassador!
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Congratulations Young Volunteer of the Year Hana Salih
Congratulations to our #SpiritOfMcr25 Young Volunteer of the Year winner, Hana Salih! β
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! π
π¨ Deadline fast approaching π¨
If you're aged 12-16 and live in England or Wales, apply to our FREE Summer Camps by Monday 5th May! β
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ONE WEEK TO GO TO APPLY - FREE SUMMER CAMPS FOR 12-16 year olds in England & Wales! @action4conserv.bsky.social
29.04.2025 13:07 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0π 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 π±
Watch our film here π¬ youtu.be/dHF7_uKVN00
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A massive thank you to our superstar volunteer photographer Catriona Wright for these wonderful shots! π·
14.04.2025 15:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0This winter, our South East team delivered #WildED workshops in London schools π
Thanks to @london.gov.uk, participating students got hands-on conservation experience, planting trees & creating wildlife-friendly spaces in their schools π³π
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! ππ€π»π
Two young people stand on a woodland riverbank. Text reads: A vision for youth leadership and nature recovery.
The climate crisis is impacting young peopleβs wellbeing and quality of life. @action4conserv.bsky.social believe that every opportunity to restore nature should be an opportunity to restore young peopleβs connection to it. Read about the incredible work they do c-js.uk/3Qht6KH
12.03.2025 10:00 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Apply now to join our 2025 Summer Camps, they are FREE & open to young people aged 12-16 who are living in England & Wales!
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You'll take part in activities like bat walks, stargazing, butterfly surveys and much more! π¦
ποΈ 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 ππ
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.
Theyβre 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! π¦π¬π¦
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