Are you a young nature lover?
If yes, then have a look at the many events and opportunities we sponsor. Start your adventure.
Whether you are hoping to make a career out of your passion for nature or just want to extend your network of friends and like minded individuals, below is a list of events and offers that the Trust sponsor.
Scholarships
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Bird Event
Where: New York
When: 25 June 2020
Closing date: 14 February 2020
Ages: 16 to 18
This annual Young Birders Weekend brings teenagers together who have a passion for birds and who are interested in pursuing a career in this field.
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Groups and Memberships
Free HOS Membership
Where: Hampshire
Ages: 21 and below
Free membership is available to young birders aged 21 or below who are in full time education if they go birding in Hampshire or are from Hampshire and away at university
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Young Naturalists Group
Where: New Forest, Hampshire
Ages: 13 to 17
This group meets every last Sunday of the month at their Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve in Ringwood, on the edge of the New Forest.
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Camps
New Forest Wildlife Camp
Where: Hampshire
When: 22 May 2020
Ages: 12 to 17
A three-day wildlife nature camp
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BTO Bird Camp
Where: Thetford, Norfolk
When: 22 May 2020
Ages: 12 to 18
A three-day camp for budding young ornithologists
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Spring Reserve Expert Primary
Where: Lyndon Nature Reserve, Rutland
When: 26 May 2020
Ages: 9 to 11
A one-day camp studying the Osprey. It is aimed at primary school children
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Spring Reserve Expert Secondary
Where: Lyndon Nature Reserve, Rutland
When: 27 May 2020
Ages: 11 to 16
A one-day camp for secondary school children which focuses on the Osprey
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Spring Reserve Expert Secondary Experienced
Where: Lyndon Nature Reserve, Rutland
When: 28 May 2020
Ages: 11 to 16
A one-day camp focusing on the Osprey. This is aimed at secondary school children who have experience in nature pursuits
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Summer Reserve Expert Primary
Where: Lyndon Nature Reserve, Rutland
When: 28 July 2020
Ages: 9 to 11
A one-day camp studying the Osprey. It is aimed at primary school children
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Summer Reserve Expert Secondary
Where: Lyndon Nature Reserve, Rutland
When: 29 July 2020
Ages: 11 to 16
A one-day camp for secondary school children focusing on the Osprey
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Summer Reserve Expert Secondary Experienced
Where: Lyndon Nature Reserve, Rutland
When: 30 July 2020
Ages: 11 to 16
A one-day camp focusing on the Osprey. This is aimed at secondary school children who have experience in nature pursuits
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Competitions
Primary School Art Competition
Where: Winchester
When: 11 March 2020
Closing date: 1 March 2020
Ages: 7 to 12
We are looking for talented young artists to enter our Winchester Primary School’s Art Competition. The theme is British Wildlife
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Wildlife Walks
Bespolka Walk for Wildlife
Where: Dee Estuary Nature Reserve, Burton Mere Wetlands, Burton, Neston
When: 8 February 2020
Ages: 12 to 18
Join Young Ambassador Elliot Montieth for the 'Bespolka Walk for Wildlife' along the Dee Marshes of Cheshire. Walk starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm. Contact Elliot to reserve a place elliotmontieth@gmail.com
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Bespolka Walk for Wildlife
Where: Pulborough
When: 15 April 2020
Ages: 12 to 18
Join Young Ambassador Mya Bambrick for a wildlife walk at RSPB Pulborough Brooks. Experience Spring birding at its best with like-minded young people. Walk begins at 10am and ends at 1pm. Contact Mya to reserve a place: myabambrick10@gmail.com
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