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Art for Nature
Hear from Action for Conservation (AFC) Ambassadors in the South West to hear why they feel art is important to them, how it connects them with nature and how it helps to protect the environment!
Resilient Bloom: Creating Art for Nature
For International Women's Day, Ambassador Lily embarked on a process of creating a piece of artwork titled 'Resilient Bloom' inspired by nature.
Liverpool Students Take Action!
From January to May 2024, 20 Year 7 students from North Liverpool Academy embarked on an inspiring journey with Action for Conservation (AFC) through our WildED education programme.
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.
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.
Hope for the future
There are so many amazing, passionate people working around the clock to save our planet and share that passion with the next generation.
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!
Women in Conservation
It has been almost 2 years since I became involved with Action for Conservation (AFC). In that time I have achieved so many things, read my blog to find out more!
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!
Our Summer Camp Experience
Check out what some of the campers from the North West Peak District Camp had to say about their experience.
Stumbling along my path
Meet Charlie and learn about her environmental career path and where her connection to nature truly began.
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.
Spring Camp in the South Downs
Meet AFC volunteer, Nick, in this blog he explore his experience supporting young people on the AFC Spring Camp 2019.
Postcode Local Trust funds national expansion of Wilded
It’s been a great start to the year here at Action for Conservation (AFC), with the news that we have been awarded a £20,000 grant from the Postcode Local Trust to support the expansion of our ‘WildED’ conservation workshop programme to secondary schools across the country.
Running on the wild side
Chris and Sarah Webb are working hard to run 26.2 miles on 22nd April 2018 and raise £3,000 for Action for Conservation while they do it.
