We are thrilled to have been awarded funding by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports, delivered by Arts Council England to deliver our new project Nature Nurtures.
Nature Nurtures is a cross-sector consortium project led by London Wildlife Trust with partners Spread the Word, Black Girls Hike CIC and London Youth. It will work with 600 young people and partners to develop a new model for youth volunteering at the Trust, using creative nature writing as an innovative engagement tool. The project will focus on young people from under-represented groups, from Black and Asian and minoritised ethnic heritage, who are not currently accessing volunteering.
By linking natural heritage with creative arts, Nature Nurtures will amplify positive environmental action. Increasing representation and giving young people the opportunity to explore identity and cultural heritage within the context of Natural Heritage. Arts and culture workshops led by Spread the Word will help make environmental issues relevant, personal and tangible.
The project will also create suitable volunteering opportunities for young people aged 16-25 who are currently under-represented in the environmental, creative writing, and arts sectors. They will have the opportunity to attend monthly volunteering sessions and gain new skills in practical nature conservation including ‘Lead Volunteer’ training at various London Wildlife Trust nature reserves.
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Posted On: 25/04/2022