Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers taster sessions Nov & Dec 2026
About this Event
🌿 Sussex Wildlife Trust's Youth Rangers (Ages 16-25)
Get involved in conservation, meet new people, and take action for nature across Sussex!
Are you aged 16-25 and interested in wildlife, conservation, climate action, or spending more time outdoors?
Sussex Wildlife Trust'sYouth Rangers programme offers a range of free volunteering activities across Sussex, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, gain experience, and make a real difference for nature.
No experience is needed - all training is given on the day. Whether you're completely new to conservation or already passionate about wildlife, we'd love to welcome you.
🌱 What can I expect?
Activities include:
- Practical conservation work
- Creative sessions too, looking at other ways to support nature
- Rock pooling and wildlife surveys
- Bushcraft and outdoor skills
- Environmental campaigning and youth leadership
- Habitat restoration and nature reserve management
📅 Upcoming Taster Sessions
🎃 Deneway's Wild Future - Halloween Special
Saturday 31st October | 10:00am-3:00pm 📍 The Deneway, Brighton
A youth-led conservation day featuring practical conservation, bushcraft, a fungi hunt, campfire cooking, and Halloween-themed quiz!
🏞️ Youth Forum: Vote for Nature!
Friday 6th November - 10:30am-11:45am 📍 The Keep, Brighton (or online)
Learn about Sussex's future Mayor, discuss how young people can influence decision-makers, and help shape a possible youth-led "Vote for Nature" campaign.
🌊 Marine Youth Rangers: Rock Pooling & Coastal Exploration
Friday 6th November - 2:00pm-4:00pm 📍 Undercliff Café, Ovingdean
Join our first-ever Marine Youth Rangers session! Explore the coastline, search for shark egg cases, go rock pooling, and discover the wildlife living on Sussex's shores.
🌿 Deneway's Wild Future
Saturday 7th November - 1:00pm-4:00pm 📍 The Deneway, Brighton
Join us for an afternoon of practical conservation and help care for our urban nature reserve.
🌿 Deneway's Wild Future
Friday 13th November - 10:00am-3:00pm 📍 The Deneway, Brighton
A full day of practical conservation, bushcraft activities, and youth-led planning for the future of the reserve.
🌳 Falmer Rangers
Wednesday 18th November - 2:30pm-4:00pm 📍 University of Brighton, Falmer Campus
Gain hands-on conservation experience managing chalk grassland and woodland habitats alongside other young volunteers.
🍃 Youth Rangers at Lancing Ring
Friday 27th November - 10:00am-1:00pm 📍 Lancing Ring
Join local rangers to survey wildlife, learn practical conservation skills, and care for one of West Sussex's wonderful green spaces.
🎨 Creative Conservation
Friday 4th December - 12:30pm-3:30pm 📍 The Keep, Brighton
Discover how creativity can inspire action for nature. Join us for an afternoon of creative conservation, where we'll be making artwork, exploring creative projects, and meeting Sussex Wildlife Trust's Communications Team. Find out how photography, illustration, design, social media, storytelling, and other creative skills can help raise awareness and inspire people to protect wildlife.
🌿 Deneway's Wild Future
Saturday 12th December - 10:00am-3:00pm 📍 The Deneway, Brighton
A full day of practical conservation, bushcraft activities, and youth-led planning for the future of the reserve.
> Spaces are limited and booking in advance is essential for each taster session <
💚 Why Join?
- Learn practical conservation skills
- Gain volunteering experience
- Meet like-minded young people
- Build confidence and leadership skills
- Improve your CV and future job applications
- Make a real difference for wildlife and habitats in Sussex
📧 Questions?
Contact: [email protected]
Nature needs young people. Come along, try a session, and become part of the Youth Action community! 🌿
Where is it happening?
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