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*
Sat 19th July, 10:30am-2:30pm
The Bog, Pennerley
This week we'll be getting hands-on with access and habitat management work at The Bog Mine site, focussing efforts on bracken and scrub around the mining remains.
Fri 25th July, 10am-3pm
Pontesford Rocks, Pontesford
Take your indoor climbing skills to new heights, in the great outdoors!
And if you've not climbed before, no worries! This YR activity will be led under safe, professional instruction.
Fri 8th Aug, 10:30am-2:30pm
The Knapp, Castle Pulverbatch
Learn how to use a scythe for grassland conservation among the medieval remains of Pulvatch motte and bailey castle.
Fri 22nd Aug, 10:30am-2:30pm
Poles Coppice, Pontesbury
This hands-on workshop is perfect for those looking to connect with nature and learn new skills. Create your own unique green-wood craftspiece, with confidence.
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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