Igniting Innovation-Youth Conservation Challenge, Woodland Trust

by Becky Parker

Just the perfect opportunity for students interested in biodiversity and climate issues – this challenge closes on 31st January so look up on the website below and get involved.

Don’t forget to share your ideas on this website too!

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/support-us/act/youth-conservation-challenge/

With climate change on everyone’s doorstep, woods and wildlife are under threat. But there are hundreds of ways you can help. If you’re aged 16-25 and have an idea that could bring positive change to woods, wildlife or the climate, we want to hear from you! Sign up for our youth conservation challenge for the chance to create a fully funded project with expert support. You bring the brains, we’ll bring the tools.

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About Becky

Becky teaches Physics and is passionate about empowering young people to act and innovate for the planet.

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