Nature Writing Camp

Alicia Hayden writing in nature

Emily Hunt, a multi award-winning young poet, and Andrew Millham, author of Singing Like Larks, are hosting a nature writing camp for 16-21 year olds at Cameron's Cottage, RSPB Franchises Lodge, from the 23rd to the 25th of August.

They will be joined by special guests, including Alicia Hayden, a young nature writer and wildlife artist. This camp is supported by the Cameron Bespolka Trust and is free of charge. 

Activities will include a wide range of nature writing styles, moth trapping and nature walks. There will be many guest speakers; the full list will be announced very soon. 

Emily Hunt

Andrew Millham

Alicia Hayden

If you fancy a weekend in the New Forest writing and connecting with nature with other young people, please apply. 

Just follow the link below. The deadline to apply is the 31st of July 2024. 

Applications are open to those aged 16-21 (as of August 2024). Applicants do not need to have a particular level of skill at writing, but simply a desire to learn more and an interest in nature.

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