Young Rangers offers young people (aged 12-16) opportunities for conservation, learning and adventure in the great outdoors. 

We run a  monthly activity programme mostly on Saturdays and additional sessions during school holidays. Projects are themed on nature restoration, looking after heritage sites, wildlife surveys, rights of way work and outdoor skills like navigation and bushcraft. 

Activities are free! Led by qualified and experienced outdoor leaders and providing young people with meaningful and fun activities in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape.  

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 Up and coming activities...

 For booking via Eventbrite, please click on the event activities below.

*Please note: Participants must be registered on Young Rangers before attending. See below for details* 

 

Coppice Restoration (Spring management)

Thurs 24th Apr, 10:30am -2:30pm

Snilbeach Coppice

A follow-up on coppicing in the winter, we'll be taking part in a variety of tasks this week - a plant survey, repairing steps along the footpath and building tree guards.

To be confirmed

Sat 10th May, 10:30am-2:30pm

Poles Coppice, Pontesbury

Hello Nestbox

Sat 31st May, 10:30am-1:30pm

Resting Hill, Snailbeach

Explore the woods on Resting Hill and monitor the local Pied Flycatcher population!

 

Please note: Young Rangers is for 12-16 year olds. Participants must be registered on the project before attending.

For further information and how to get involved, please contact Joe Penfold, Engagement Ranger email: joe.penfold@shropshire.gov.uk

Young Rangers offers 12-16 year olds'....

• Action - positive and fun work to help protect and conserve some of Shropshire’s most  important wildlife, landscapes and habitats.
• Skills - opportunities for outdoor learning and skills development, including countryside crafts, navigation training, bushcraft and wildlife surveying.
• Leadership - finding a voice for, and promoting greater representation of young people in decisions which affect them and our local landscape.
• Recognition - celebrating and receiving recognition through the John Muir Award and the AQA Unit Award Scheme.

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