BTO Youth

Welcome to the Hub — the place for all things BTO Youth.

From news, events and blogs to updates from the Youth Advisory Panel and our Youth Representatives: be the first to know!

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Meet our new Youth Reps!

Our Youth Representatives cover the whole of the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man, engaging young people with nature and science by organising events in their region, and working with local communities and stakeholders.

Find your local Youth Rep

Who we are

BTO Youth consists of a whole host of different people who work to bring our vision to life. 

Meet BTO Youth

What we do

From events and equipment to funding and work experience, BTO Youth is here for you.

How we can help you

Get involved

There are lots of ways to get involved and support BTO, birds, and the work we do. 

Explore the opportunities

Young people are the future of BTO

With your help, we can do more to reach out to, connect with and support them.

Donate to the BTO Youth Appeal today

Our values and vision

BTO Youth’s vision is of a diverse, vibrant community of young birders supported by BTO, with accessible, youth-led opportunities inspiring young people to engage with nature and science.

We are:

  • Inclusive and accessible
  • Youth-led
  • Celebrating people’s connection to nature
  • Helping people grow
  • Innovative and dynamic
  • Collaborative and transparent

Our strategy

At BTO Youth, keeping young people safe and empowering their voices is at the core of all we do. The BTO Youth Engagement Strategy 2023–2028 is written and implemented by the Youth Advisory Panel. It focuses on our values and how we will make sure everything we do is guided by them. 

2023–2028 Youth Engagement Strategy

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Events

Big Bird Race 2023

This event is an opportunity for all generations to team up for a few hours of birdwatching, share knowledge and enthusiasm, and race to count the highest number of bird species.

Event details

Youth Blog

My BTO journey

From bird ringing trainee to Youth Representative and now a BTO Training Officer, Kate Fox explains how her journey with BTO led her to her current role.

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Latest news

Bird Camp Northern Ireland 2023

Following a great summer of Bird Camps, our campers, Youth volunteers and BTO staff share their experiences and thanks with the wider public.

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Get in touch

Email us

If you’d like to find out more about what we do and how to get involved, drop us a line: youth [at] bto.org

Find us on social media

Instagram | Twitter

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Get in touch to find out more about completing your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award volunteering with BTO.



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