Another great project has got off to a flying start at Bwlch Corog. Thanks to funding from the WCVA, we’ve been able to invite young people from the local area to join our latest programme and become ‘Nature Ambassadors.’
During this year, four different groups will be invited to visit us for one day a week, over the course of six weeks. Each session will include a variety of activities tailored towards learning new skills, connecting with nature and gaining experience of volunteering. As well as developing practical skills, we aim to see participants ending this programme with increased self-confidence and self-esteem. We hope that taking part will be a fulfilling experience that gives our young people a sense of being part of a community, working together on the important task of improving bio-diversity and mitigating against climate change.
Recent research by the NPC for their Everyone’s Environment programme of work clearly shows that young people care deeply about the environment and its protection, but can find the narrative around this subject overwhelming and struggle to find opportunities to be pro-active. At Cambrian Wildwood, we’re pleased that our ‘Nature Ambassadors’ will help our local young people work towards a bright future for themselves and the environment.
We’re fairly sure that our first group of enthusiastic pupils from Ysgol Penglais had a great day to start their journey with us!