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Action for Conservation (AFC)
@action4conserv.bsky.social
🍃 UK charity inspiring & empowering young people to connect with and take positive action for nature!

📍Located in London, Manchester, Bristol & South Wales

actionforconservation.org/information
Meet Ese, our inspiring Ambassador leading change, restoring nature, and inspiring others to take action! 🌱

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating young leaders like Ese who are making waves and reshaping the environmental sector for the better. 💚

Read her blog:
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October 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
👀 Psst...we've got something exciting to show you!

Our refreshed website is officially live, head over now to uncover the story of how Youth Leadership is meeting Nature Restoration and Education 🌍

🌊 Dive in, explore and join us in growing a greener future 🌿

www.actionforconservation.org
September 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thank you to all the young people who work so hard to restore and protect nature for people and our planet! 🌍

#InternationalYouthDay #YouthLeadership #YoungPeople #NatureEducation #Nature
August 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Vined Expectations, a poem by Anali, 15 ✍️
www.actionforconservation.org/post/vined-e...

#equality
August 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🎬 You can watch Yusra's video about young people taking on decision-making roles by heading to our Instagram Reels profile!✨
www.instagram.com/action4conse...

#youngleader
August 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
August 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
How green fingers can help the planet and your mind by Gabriel, 15 🌿

www.actionforconservation.org/post/how-gre...

#growingfood
August 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Becoming a Youth Trustee by Tamar, 18 📣
www.actionforconservation.org/post/becomin...

#youngleader
August 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
⭐ Happy International Youth Day 2025! ⭐

Around the world, young people are taking positive action for the planet and creating real change, building a fairer future for all! 🌱

📖 Read our latest blogs from Ambassadors and Youth Trustees, follow the links in the thread ⬇️🧵

#InternationalYouthDay
August 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🚨We're #hiring !!!🚨

We're looking for a Penpont Learning & Engagement Coordinator to join our growing team. 🙌

Find out more about the role in our video below ⬇️

Deadline for applications: 13 July 2025 at midnight ⌛

#youthworker #cymru #walesjob
June 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join the Manchester Nature Consortium's Youth Panel at the #ManchesterFestivalofNature this weekend!🐝🌿

🗓️29 June
⏰12pm - 4pm
🗺️Heaton Park
👗The Youth Panel will be leading an exciting array of activities focussing on sustainable fashion!

@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
#mfon #manchester #youngleaders
June 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🍃Last week, our South East Ambassadors visited the #LewesRailwayLandTrust nature reserve, spending the day exploring and restoring nature in the sunshine! ☀️

📸 Check out the video showcasing the day and hear Ambassador Anali’s reflections on her experience as an Ambassador!

#actionforconservation
June 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🌍 Celebrate #EarthDay by supporting our work to empower 100 Young Environmental Leaders in 2025!

Until 29th April, your donations will be doubled thanks to the #GreenMatchFund 🌱

Watch our film here 🎬 youtu.be/dHF7_uKVN00

Donate here➡️ buff.ly/5WtHJi2
April 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This winter, our South East team delivered #WildED workshops in London schools 🌍

Thanks to @london.gov.uk, participating students got hands-on conservation experience, planting trees & creating wildlife-friendly spaces in their schools 🌳🐝

Huge shout out to our SE team for making it all possible!
April 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
AFC Ambassador, Rose created this short vlog about her experience visiting @kneppwilding.bsky.social with us & the other South East Ambassadors!

During the visit Ambassadors learned about rewilding & the storks that call #Knepp home. Plus they took part in some hands-on conservation activities! 🍃🤟🏻🎉
April 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Apply now to join our 2025 Summer Camps, they are FREE & open to young people aged 12-16 who are living in England & Wales!

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You'll take part in activities like bat walks, stargazing, butterfly surveys and much more! 🦇

🗓️ Apply by the Monday 5th May 2025!

#AFCSummerCamp
March 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Exciting news! We're partnering with The Trust for Developing Communities to deliver a series of new coastal nature conservation workshops! 🦆🐬🦐

Who? 13 to 16-year-olds
Where? #Brighton & #Hove
When? From Weds 5th March 2025

Get in touch for more info: [email protected]

#youthgroup
February 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Meet Ambassador, Anali!

We asked her about some questions about AFC's #SummerCamps, so if you want a sneak peek of what's in store check out her answers in the thread below! 🌼

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February 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Join us & our partners #AvonWildlifeTrust on March 1st 2025 for the Community Open Day at #GrowWilder, #Bristol! 🍃

✅ Free family activities & nature walks
☕ Enjoy tea, coffee & cakes in the café
🌷 Explore the wildflower nursery
🐐 Meet the resident goats

🎟️ Sign up buff.ly/4hQZaAY
February 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🌼 Meet Ambassador Aliyah! We asked her about her experience on last year's Summer Camp, check out her answers below ⬇️

💬What would you tell other young people who are nervous about applying for camp?

"Be yourself, there will be amazing people around you. Apply with a friend!"

🧵(1/3) #AFCSummerCamp
February 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
📢 Calling all 12-16-year-olds in England & Wales!

Join our FREE 2025 Summer Camps!🍃

Get ready to discover wildlife, explore the outdoors & take action for nature!🤩

You'll make new friends & have so much fun!

Don't miss out! Apply here ➡️ buff.ly/4hddtjz

⏰Deadline 5th May 2025
#AFCSummerCamp
February 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#Groundwork seeks new voices to join their 2025 Youth Advisory Board (YAB)🎉

The YAB is open to young people from across the UK, aged between 16 – 24, who are eager to create change, joining like-minded young people in making their voices heard!

Deadline 10 Feb ➡️ groundwork.org.uk/youth-adviso...
January 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
💬 Andy said of the experience...
January 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🧵 The talented photographer Andy Pilsbury has been capturing images over the last year at the #PenpontProject

Excitingly, his portrait of Youth Leadership Group member Gwion has been shortlisted in this year's #PortraitOfBritain, volume 7!

Read the thread ⬇️

#photography @1854.photography
January 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣ is here, and we want to hear from young people living in or near #Matlock, #Derbyshire!

The Heartwood Project is looking for #youngpeople aged 12-16 to join our Youth Leadership Group! This is your chance to restore nature and wildlife here in the UK! 🦋

Apply by 26/01/25 ➡️ buff.ly/4gsdqPP
January 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM