Nature doesn’t discriminate. Yet access to nature is not equal.

An advisory group of young people passionate about social and cultural change and the benefits of green spaces will work with our Youth Worker to explore it together. This group will be empowered to become Environment Ambassadors, helping ensure other young people can connect with local wildlife, and experience the benefits of nature on mental health and confidence.

The children and young people we’ve previously worked with have told us how much they enjoyed exploring nature and how it has boosted their wellbeing:

“I found it refreshing to leave the city and go out and experience nature with my own eyes. I had an amazing day.”

“It’s so nice to go out of my area, and I know now that going outside helps my mind and my body.”

“I think some of us ethnic people feel that we can’t go to places like this but we can and should. I’m really glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone and went. It was definitely worth it.”

“I enjoyed every bit of it with my friends- we don’t get to do this often and it’s hard to get to cool places like this.”