Conservation & Forestry For Teenagers
For the second year running we have been awarded an SCC grant to deliver forestry and conservation with 13- 19 year olds. We are delighted.
Participants tend to come to us originally through youth groups or word of mouth. If they wish they can continue their involvement through our Volunteer days which are now well established and include special skills days. We can also support volunteers through the conservation and volunteering element of their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
We are pleased that some young people have been signposted to careers in countryside management and forestry and conservation as a result of their involvement with us.
Some have also tried out other rural skills such as green woodwork, spoon carving and bow making.
Many thanks to Somerset County Council for their support for out of school activities..
We also provide sessions for ASDAN groups and through Connexions. Participants can progress towards nationally recognized John Muir Award as well as their ASDAN awards.
We have been involved in a collaboration with our local Forest Education Initiative to run a Woodland Toys project. Look out for fullreport of this in our March news.
Forthcoming events for teenagers (activities are free unless otherwise specified – also concessions available to those on free school meals)
Easter holidays – TUESDAY APRIL 6th 10:30- 3:30 DRAYTON WOODS- help Hannah with forestry and camp projects. Call 01458 252463 or email hannah@madasafish.com to book.
VOLUNTEER DAYS
SUNDAY APRIL 18th Woodland Management
13yrs+ 10.30-4pm Hallr Wood
Charlton Mackrell
Call Deb on 01458 223444 or email forestschool@beccott.com for more info