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Green Influencers made a difference for wildlife
This spring saw the end of an amazing two years of the Green Influencers Scheme youth project here in Leicestershire.
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The Green Influencers Scheme is a youth-led project set up to support 10-14-year-olds to take environmental social action in their local area. The LRWT Green Influencers Scheme was one of 44 schemes across the UK, funded by The Ernest Cook Trust and the #iwill Fund. The #iwill Fund is made possible thanks to £66 million joint investment from The National Lo ery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to help young people access high quality social action.
Since 2021, nine groups of young people across Leicestershire have taken the lead to plan and create a range of projects that have changed their school grounds, local green spaces or educated other people about how to protect our environment.
These projects were the first time the 113 young people involved had participated in meaningful youthled social action. They have gained skills in team working, budgeting, campaigning, project planning, practical conservation and even video production and editing.
Check out the Leicester Kingfisher Woodcra Folk ‘Li er stoppers’ video on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@lrwt56
● Wild Play at Burbage Common
Tues 30 May – Mud and Worms: Make models and seed balls or try worm charming! Tues 25 July – Ponds and Water: Try pond dipping, boat making and land-based water play.
Tues 8 Aug – Minibeasts: Hunt for minibeasts and join in crafts and a quiz trail. Tues 22 Aug – Fire: Learn how to safely make a fire and cook something yummy. Ages 4-12.
Meet outside the Burbage Common Visitor Centre Café (or for Ponds and Water meet at the pond by the Extension Car Park). Sessions run from 10-11.30am and 12.302pm on each date. £5 per child. Call Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council to book on 01455 255728. These Wild Play sessions are in partnership with and subsidised by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.
May
Rutland Water Nature Reserve: Lyndon Visitor Centre
Weds 3 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm
