Conservation Rangers at Rainton Meadows

young people volunteering

Conservation Rangers at Rainton Meadows

Location:

Rainton Meadows,

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU
Book
A group for 14 - 18 year olds who wish to learn some practical conservation skills, improve ecological knowledge, and enjoy the outdoors.

Event details

Date

Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
A static map of Conservation Rangers at Rainton Meadows

About the event

This session of Conservation Rangers will be a Yuletide celebration including Christmas crafts and exploring the woodland’s seasonal foliage.

Join this group of young volunteers and get some hands on experience of managing a nature reserve and recording the wildlife. You'll gain new skills and get involved in conservation tasks including surveying, planting and painting tasks during these sessions.

These volunteering hours can count towards a Duke of Edinburgh Award or can be recorded as work experience on your CV, plus you’re helping to do your bit for the environment!

Please dress for the weather and bring suitable waterproof clothing. Wear sturdy boots/footwear.

Activities across different sessions may include:

  • Hand tool use
  • Painting
  • Planting
  • Grass cutting and raking
  • Litter picking

Booking

Price

Free

Additional booking information

For ages 14-18 years.

Suitable for

Children

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead
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What to bring

Please dress for the weather and bring suitable waterproof clothing. Wear sturdy boots/footwear.

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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Ali McDougall