Escape outdoors with Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers 
Growing up in today's world can be challenging, with so much to learn, the pressures of school and social life, and the journey of discovering yourself and where you fit in. Spending time outdoors is a great way to step away from it all, connect with nature, and enjoy a break from life’s complexities. Here at the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ, we love being outdoors and would love to share that experience with you.
Learn about the outdoors Ìý
The natural world is full of discoveries and inspiration, yet many of us don’t spend much time outdoors. Ìý
At Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers, learning something new is at the heart of what we do. Each session introduces you to a new skill or discovery in nature—whether it’s identifying wildlife, whittling with crafting knives, or learning which forest berries are safe to eat and cook with. Ìý
Nature is full of wonders, and even our team continues to learn something new every day! 
Volunteering and careers Ìý
Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers is the perfect starting point if you're considering a career working outdoors. Have you or a young person you know ever thought about becoming a Countryside Ranger, Livestock Manager, or Biodiversity Officer? Ìý
Every session includes a hands-on volunteering experience where you can make a real impact on nature. In winter, young foresters have the opportunity to plant trees and coppice young woodlands. During the summer, activities may include visiting our tree nursery or conducting wildlife surveys in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. Ìý
No matter the season, it's always an incredible feeling to give back to nature! Ìý
Plenty of fun! Ìý
Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers is a great opportunity to play outdoors and connect with like-minded people. Learn to build dens, make a campfire, cook over an open fire, and explore the woods. Ìý
No matter your age, everyone needs a chance to have fun, unwind, and enjoy the outdoors! Ìý
Who are we
Hello, my name is Elly, I am an Outdoor Learning Officer at the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. I love being outdoors and am fascinated by the natural world. I also enjoy art, especially creating artwork outdoors that is inspired by nature. I enjoy bringing nature-based arts and crafts such as willow weaving, woodcarving, printing, and painting to the Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers Club.
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Hi, I’m Jonathan. I work with volunteers at the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. I am a big fan of bushcraft and love learning new things about nature. I would love to teach you how to light fires, cook on campfires, and do wildlife conservation work.
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Hi! I am Bliss, Jonathan’s highly energetic border collie dog who likes to make new friends. I sometimes come to Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers for a play and a fuss. I look forward to meeting you. If you aren’t a fan of dogs, you can let us know and I will have a rest at home instead! 
You may meet other people from the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ team through your journey with us, all with different skills and talents, there is always something new to learn or get involved with. 
Come give it a tryÌý
The best way to learn more about our Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers Club is to come along and get stuck in!  Ìý
We currently run two clubs monthly, one near Redditch and one near Alcester, held on a Saturday morning between 10.00 am and 12.30 pm. Ìý
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If you know someone who is aged 11-18 yearsÌýwho would be interested, ask them if they’d like to join us to learn, do something amazing for the natural world, and to have some fun. Ìý
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We are excited to meet new Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers especially during this exciting year of growth in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ.Ìý
