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Summer Young Ranger Programme

Are you 13-18 years old and interested in getting outdoors, learning more about nature and meeting new friends this summer? Then the Summer Young Ranger Programme is for you!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Over four sessions across the summer holidays the Young Ranger Programme includes a range of practical conservation and ecological survey work, enabling you to develop your skills and make a real contribution to Stowe.

Sessions run on four Wednesdays between 10.30am until 2.30pm, with the outline programme below:

Wednesday 24th July: Bug Hotel Construction

Wednesday 31st July: Meadow Management Day

Wednesday 21st August: Species ID and Survey Skills: Reptiles and Butterflies

Wednesday 28th August: Birdbox Building and Bird ID

If you would be interested in joining, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://forms.office.com/e/rX5txbQ9wb. This will take you to a quick form to fill out. If you have any questions or would like more information about Stowe Young Rangers, then please email us at stowerangers@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Please use postcode MK18 5EQ for Stowe Gardens car park and head to New Inn where you will be greeted by a member of the team.

What to bring and wear

Dress in clothing suitable for working outdoors and in the weather conditions. Sturdy footwear e.g. walking boots, trainers.

Accessibility

We welcome everyone to get involved, and if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know and we can make reasonable adjustments.

Contact info

National Trust at Stowe

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