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Action for Conservation (AFC)

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🍃 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

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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Young people need time in nature 🌿 We're raising £75,000 to give 650+ young people 30,000+ hours outdoors. Watch 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvuO... Until 29 April, donations via @biggive.bsky.social #EarthRaise will be doubled! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... ⬅️ Donate
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Give Young People Time In Nature
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Join our team! ⭐ 🌳 Penpont Community Tree Nursery Coordinator 🗓️ Part-time 🚨 Application deadline: Sunday, 22 March 2026 More information ➡️ buff.ly/IO4DgCK #HiringUK #forestryjobs #WalesJobs
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Martin Harvey @kitenet.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
My son had a great time on an AFC trip some years ago, recommended
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
🌿Applications are OPEN for our 2026 Summer Camps🌿 Our FREE residential camps in UK National Parks are for 12–16 year olds in England & Wales, focused on outdoor experiences, hands-on conservation & youth-led action for nature. Share with young people you know! ⏰Apply by 4th May! 🔗 buff.ly/9dqGtxP
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
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: ➡️ buff.ly/nCNNB10 ⬅️
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
👀 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
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Campaign for National Parks @campaign4parks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Day 2 of our Future Leaders Course in @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social 🌞 Thanks to @action4conserv.bsky.social for hosting us at Penpont 🌳 We've heard from some amazing speaker including Catherine Mealing-Jones, @ebenmyrddin.bsky.social and @campaignerkate.bsky.social
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
⭐ 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
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
🚨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
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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
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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
@action4conserv.bsky.social‬ is looking for a Learning & Engagement Coordinator. Part-time, 21 hrs/3 days per week, fixed-term for 12 months (possible extension). Location: Penpont, Brecon c-js.uk/4k4lFD6
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Action For Conservation: Learning & Engagement Coordinator advertised with CJS
Starting salary: £16,872.76 - £17,590.75 (equivalent to £28,121.27 - £29,317.92 FTE) depending on experience Contract: Part-time, fixed-term for 12 months, with possibility to extend duration and/or…
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🍃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
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Manchester Community Central @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Congratulations to our #SpiritOfMcr25 Young Volunteer of the Year winner, Hana Salih! ⭐ Well done to Hana for her dedication to her volunteer role at @action4conserv.bsky.social and for winning our Young Volunteer of the Year Award this #VolunteersWeek! 🏆
Congratulations Young Volunteer of the Year Hana Salih
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
🚨 Deadline fast approaching 🚨 If you're aged 12-16 and live in England or Wales, apply to our FREE Summer Camps by Monday 5th May! ⌛ Don't miss out on this incredible summer adventure ➡️ buff.ly/4hddtjz #AFCSummerCamp #Free #SummerHolidays
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Katie @weekates88.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
ONE WEEK TO GO TO APPLY - FREE SUMMER CAMPS FOR 12-16 year olds in England & Wales! @action4conserv.bsky.social
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
🌍 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
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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!
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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! 🍃🤟🏻🎉
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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The climate crisis is impacting young people’s wellbeing and quality of life. @action4conserv.bsky.social believe that every opportunity to restore nature should be an opportunity to restore young people’s connection to it. Read about the incredible work they do c-js.uk/3Qht6KH
Two young people stand on a woodland riverbank. Text reads: A vision for youth leadership and nature recovery.
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Apply now to join our 2025 Summer Camps, they are FREE & open to young people aged 12-16 who are living in England & Wales! ➡️ buff.ly/4hddtjz ⬅️ You'll take part in activities like bat walks, stargazing, butterfly surveys and much more! 🦇 🗓️ Apply by the Monday 5th May 2025! #AFCSummerCamp
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Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Young people, teachers, parents: Action for Conservation, where I'm a founding trustee, runs free Summer Camps to inspire 12-16 year olds to a lifelong love of nature & conservation. They’re really fun. Applications now open: www.actionforconservation.org/camp Pls help spread the word/RT!
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
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: mentor@actionforconservation.org #youthgroup
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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
🦇This looks fab! A wonderful opportunity to discover wildlife, including bats, and have loads of fun. Do check it out 👇
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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! 🌼 🧵1/3
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Ben Porter @bardseyben.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Such a brilliant opportunity - an amazing way for young people to connect with other like-minded folks and experience some awesome excursions together. Please share 😄🌿🐌🐝🦉
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
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
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Nigel Pugh @nspugh.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
My eldest child features in this video - participating in @action4conserv.bsky.social programme from the age of 13 upwards. It brought so much of value to their life. @keepwalestidy.cymru @futuregencymru.bsky.social
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🌼 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
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
📢 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
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
#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...
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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Join our ambitious Conservation team - we're hiring for a part-time maternity cover role in policy and planning. Applications close in a week! lnkd.in/egKC6giG @chriscorrigan3.bsky.social @henribrocklebank.bsky.social @chryssabrown.bsky.social
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
We're thrilled that the #PenpontProject is part of the #NatureNetworks Programme! This funding will support the restoration of parts of the #RiverUsk. Enabling us to restore lost areas of riparian woodland, wetlands & open-water habitats!🌊🌳 #rhwydweithiaunatur #heritagefund buff.ly/4h8cK3a
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Habitats across Wales to benefit from vital £2.7million investment
Eleven projects have received up to £250,000 Nature Networks Fund grants to protect, preserve and promote natural heritage across the nation.
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Some amazing opportunities for young people! 🎉
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Bookings are now open for our Annual Conference! 🎉 Join us for a full-day conference packed with engaging talks on a range of topics, from the decline of Nightingales to the mysteries of Moorhens. 🐦 ➡️ www.bto.org/annual-conf-2025 #Ornithology #UKBirding
Images of Nightingale, Moorhen and Dotterel. Wording reads: 2025 annual conference. Saturday 1 March, Manchester. Book your place today.
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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Are you passionate about nature and the environment? If so, join Esmée's Our Natural World team as a Funding Officer to provide support in assessing and managing grant applications, funding, and the development of our programmes and projects. 🌳 🌊 ❤️
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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
🌟 Happy New Year from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation! 🌟 Thinking about a change? We've got two fantastic job opportunities to join our team and make a difference for people and planet. If you're passionate about creating a fairer future and improving our natural world, we’d love to hear from you!
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
🧵 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
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
We need your support to help more young people connect with nature in 2025! Help us by heading over to the #Instagram app and donating to our #WinterFundraiser. Spread the holiday cheer a give us a boost to reach our £2,000 goal! 🎁 www.instagram.com/action4conserv #charity
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
We're thrilled that our Youth Leadership Group (YLG) from the #PenpontProject won the 2024 Young Changemaker of the Year Award! Deep & Helen (below) and the YLG have worked tirelessly to lead nature restoration efforts on our site in the #BannauBrycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), a well-deserved award! 🎉
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
👋 Are you a young person aged 12-16 & living in or near #Matlock, #Derbyshire? Then this is for you!!! 🤩 We need your help to tackle climate change head-on 🌍 Find out how to get involved ⬇️ 🧵
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
📣 Teachers, help your pupils have their say on the curriculum Find out more➡️ buff.ly/3D16I4X The Youth Shadow Panel wants to hear from young people about their experience of school or college ✅What do they like? ❌What don’t they like? 💡What could be better? Survey closes 12 Jan 25 #shadowCAR
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
🧵(1/3) In October, six AFC Alumni from London came together for a creative, participatory learning session to discuss what AFC has meant to their lives and its influence on their connection to #nature, confidence and decision-making. 📣 🌍 #youthleadership
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
In September, the South East Ambassadors visited #WildwoodTrust! 🌿 They helped survey the site and saw some incredible wildlife up close!🐭 Read about it in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/3YYMpfW It also includes a beautiful poem written by AFC Ambassador, Mya!
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
We're partnering with #AvonWildlifeTrust & #HeartwoodCIC to launch Intergenerational Action for Climate & Nature with £870K from the #NationalLotteryCommunityFund!👏 Over 3 years, young people(13-18) will restore 650 acres, working with farmers, ecologists & communities to revitalise UK landscapes!🌿
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
#PenpontProject update!🍃 The Ranger Programme is back welcoming two brand new Youth Rangers to our team. Meet Layla and Georgia, they'll be joining us for 16-weeks to learn all about how to restore the landscape and connect with nature! 🎉
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This is awesome stuff @bardseyben.bsky.social!!! Get yours today, 50% of proceeds will support our work connecting young people to nature! 🌸 Thanks so much for your continued support, Ben!!!
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Action for Conservation (AFC) @action4conserv.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Joycelyn Longdon is the newest member of Action for Conservation’s Board of Trustees!🎉 Joycelyn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to drive our work forward, inspiring and empowering young people to connect with and take action for nature. 💚 #YoungPeople #Changemaker #ClimateinColour
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