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Weaving Change
Discover Callum’s interest in fashion, textiles and nature restoration in this amazing blog exploring his journey as an Ambassador.
Becoming a Youth trustee
Learn more about Tamar’s experience as an Action for Conservation Youth Trustee.
Exchanging ideas: Intergenerational Action for Climate & Nature project
Learn about the visit that brought together YLGs and partners from the intergenerational nature restoration projects; Green Shoots at Grow Wilder (Bristol), the Penpont Project (Wales) and Heartwood Project (Derbyshire).
Angélica's Journey
Learn about Angélica’s journey with AFC. This blog explores how AFC has been a leading inspiration in her life, inspiring her to learn, to take action and to create a positive change in the world.
Youth Trustees 2024!
Meet our new Youth Trustees from our network of Ambassadors and Alumni. Mal, Yusra, Ayla and Tamar are an incredible group of young people who will be helping to shape our work for the next few years.
We Feed the UK: Custodians of the Land
AFC’s Penpont Project Team and Youth Leadership Group (YLG) member Hana Salih joined farmers and fisherpeople from across the UK to celebrate the launch of We Feed the UK, a new photographic exhibition curated by The Gaia Foundation.
Don’t Listen to Us Only One Day A Year!
Happy International Women’s Day! I am here to talk about how and why women need to be acknowledged for their roles in our society, in environmentalism and conservation!
Saluting our Sisters this Black History Month
Why is it that few Black environmental activists are remembered or showcased compared to their white counterparts?
Youth Ambassador Cayla interviews AFC’s Morgan!
I wrote this entry for the Black Women in History “Saluting Our Sisters” because I wanted to honor the many Black women throughout the history of conservation work.
Sowing the seeds for a fair, sustainable world 🌻
Working with the land and creating growing spaces (even if it’s on your windowsill) is a relatively underrated but absolutely essential part of the solution to the environmental issues we face today.
Elizabeth's Kickstarter Experience
My name is Elizabeth & I joined AFC as part of the Race for Nature’s Recovery Kickstarter programme, learn more about my role in this blog.
The Top 5 things I love about being an Ambassador!
AFC has encouraged me to ask questions, it's a wonderful thing to be able to spend time in a group where you don't feel silly for not knowing something, plus it's helped me develop my environmental knowledge the best way possible!
Is everyone in the same boat?
Everyone is in the same storm but we are definitely not all in the same boat. Read this blog to learn more about how people feel the effects of things like pandemics or even climate change differently.
A week of work experience at the Bat Conservation Trust 🦇
In the summer of 2018, I completed a week of work experience at the Bat Conservation Trust’s London office. Here is my recollection of the experience.
Inclusion in Conservation
We need to talk about the systemic barriers that prevent our most vulnerable groups from leading a sustainable lifestyle.
🖊️ My Top 5 Tips for Applying to University!
Check out Yetunde’s Top 5 Tips for applying to University!
Stumbling along my path
Meet Charlie and learn about her environmental career path and where her connection to nature truly began.
In conversation with Milky Chance
This blog is a recap of what Hannah and Philipp discussed during their Instagram Live chat.
Helping young people keep it wild in 2021!
The AFC team share why it’s important for young people to remain engaged in environmental action as we emerge from the lockdown and how programmes like WildED are helping young people drive a fairer, greener future.
