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!
Subscribe to BTO Youth newsWho we are
BTO Youth consists of a whole host of different people who work to bring our vision to life.
What we do
From events and equipment to funding and work experience, BTO Youth is here for you.
Get involved
There are lots of ways to get involved and support BTO, birds, and the work we do.
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 todayOur 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 StrategySubscribe to BTO Youth News
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Events
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.
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.
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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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
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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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