L4L2018 - Elliot Newton, A Focus on Nature - Engaging with young people
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Landscapes for Life Conference 2018 - Shaping the Long View Tuesday 24th July – Thursday 26th July 2018 University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent
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L4L2018 - Elliot Newton, A Focus on Nature - Engaging with young people
- 1. The importance of inspiring the next generation of UK wildlife experts. An introduction the UK’s Youth Nature Network Elliot Newton – Creative Director
- 4. It’s not your typical career path… yet
- 5. Our History and Mission • Founded in 2014 by Lucy McRobert • To be the UK’s leading youth nature network. • To connect, support and inspire conservationists of today and tomorrow
- 7. Network • We have a network that exceeds 5,000 people • 16- 30 year olds • Lots of conservation NGO’s • Bring like-minded people together
- 8. Exposure • We aim to show case young conservation talent, to raise the profile of good work • We run weekly blogs, photos and book reviews • Which have led to a range of fantastic opportunities
- 9. Now for Nature Photo competition!
- 12. Mentoring • As of July 2018 we have 29 live mentoring relationships • We have 43 listed mentors from leading conservationists, to celebrated nature writers and photographers. With lots of interest! • By the end of 2018 our website will better display these opportunities and we will showcase a mentor of the month to ensure that all mentors are equally represented. • By the end of 2018 we aim to have 50 active relationships
- 13. Mentoring example Dave Tompkins – Reserves Manager for Natural England - Fenns and Whixall Moss NNR 1. Practical habitat management 2. Bird surveyor 3. Invertebrate enthusiast 4. Believer in the power of youthful energy
- 14. Regional Reps • To ensure we have a UK wide footprint, providing opportunities to people across the UK • So Far we have Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West and the North East • Looking to have 13 up and running by the end of 2018, which will cover the breadth of the UK
- 15. Events, Workshops and Conferences • A range of different workshops which provide skills and provoke discussion • Networking events – Vision for Nature Conference of 2014 • Lots of plans in the pipeline!