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Young people are
the future of BTO

Since February 2020, BTO Youth has had an ever-growing role within BTO’s work, delivering opportunities for young people to access what the natural world has to offer.

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Childhood has moved on

"Childhoods are now very different to how they were half a century ago. Technology has delivered many advantages, but many children spend hours glued to screens instead of exploring the outside world.

In a technology-driven world I feel it is more important than ever that we connect with young people and show them how they can benefit from engaging with nature."

Emma Thornton, Trustee and Youth Advisory Panel member

Reaching out, connecting and supporting

In 2021 and 2022, BTO Youth reached over 2,300 young people at 75 events across the four UK countries engaging them in nature and science through a range of local and online events.

Please help us to reach more young people.

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Your donation will support
young people across the UK

Youth Representatives are trained and supported to organise events online or in their communities including youth-led guided bird walks and the online video series Nature Natters.

The Equipment Donation Scheme encourages more young people to become involved with birdwatching by sending second-hand binoculars, telescopes and birdwatching equipment to young people, schools, and youth groups.

Bird Camps reach young people in all four UK countries and are free of charge. The Camps are three-day residentials, held in a natural setting, to help young people aged 11–17 to access nature and develop their birdwatching skills.

You can help us reach more people like
Kate, Ravi and everyone attending
a BTO Youth event

Kate Fox
Ravi
Bird Camp attendee

"BTO Youth is part of our present and our future and we will strive to ensure that Youth Volunteers build skills, experience and friendships through working with us."

Juliet Vickery, CEO

Please donate to BTO Youth Appeal

With you, we can create opportunities and connections for many more young people.

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