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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.
How green fingers can help the planet and your mind
AFC Ambassador Gabriel tells us how growing food can help the planet!
Away from the world, healing in nature: 48 hours in 2 nature havens
In July 2025, the Grow Wilder Youth Leadership Group (YLG) took part in a residential visit to Heal Somerset – a weekend packed full of nature, learning, healing, and connection.
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).
Buzzworthy Action: Your Guide to Helping Bees
Bees are crucial to keeping our ecosystems healthy so read this blog to find out how you can help them thrive in your garden, on your windowsill or even in a local green space!
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!
Hedgehogs visiting my garden
Danny has been doing incredible work in his local community in Kent, read this blog to learn about how he has been creating an urban refuge for hedgehogs in his local area.
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.
Y Prosiect Penpont
Read this blog and learn about how Hana came to be a part of the Penpont Project.
Exploring the Ocean Advocate Summit
We might all have a plethora of completely different reasons for caring about oceans and waterways, but the fact that any of us does care is what matters.
Mya-Rose Craig: The Young Birdwatcher Changing the World
Learn about the amazing Dr Mya-Rose Craig and why she is an inspiration to AFC Ambassador Sam!
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.
