Be The Future of Nature's Recovery In Dorset & Beyond

About the event

Join BTO Youth and Bournemouth University at Bournemouth Universities, Talbot Campus for an inspiring afternoon of talks, stalls and the chance to speak to mentors in the conservation sector. With keynote talks from Sarah Williams, Haydn Fox, Raul Lobo, Brittany Maxted, and Neil Garrick-Maidment.

• The event will take place in the Fusion building on Talbot Campus, beginning at 1pm and ending at around 6pm.

The event at Bournemouth University is accessible to all participants and there is a visitor and events car park located outside of Talbot House.

• Participants all agree to abide by the BTO Code of Conduct.

• This event is open to those 13 and over.
• This event is free to attend to those that are 13-25 or in full-time education.
• If you are 25 or over, you can still make a one-off donation to us by following the link or by adding a donation to your ticket through Eventbrite. No matter how large or small, every penny makes a difference and goes towards helping us in our work to conserve nature and birds.

Participants under 18 must fill in a consent form with their parent(s)/carer(s) and email it to [email protected] before the event date, and with your parent/guardian copied in to the email.

Those participants that are under 16 must come with a parent/guardian on the day.

• Download and digitally complete the form

(If you have issues with accessing the form please email [email protected] and we will send you a digital version to complete)

• Sarah Williams,
• Haydn Fox,
• Raul Lobo,
• Brittany Maxted,
• Neil Garrick-Maidment

• Birds of Poole Harbour
• Dorset Wildlife Trust
• Forestry England
• British Trust for Ornithology
• Bournemouth University
• CIEEM
• BCP Council
• National Trust
• RSPB
• FPCR Consultancy
• Dorset Bird Club
• Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group
• Amphibian & Reptile Conservation
• Footprint Ecology
• Butterfly Conservation
• Lotek
• Wild New Forest
• Plus more to be confirmed

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Cameron Bespolka Trust.

Cameron Bespolka Trust

The Cameron Bespolka Trust is a charity that has been set up in Cameron's memory to inspire young people to love and appreciate animals, in particular birds, nature, and our environment. By experiencing the outdoors first hand, teenagers can connect with nature and make a difference to our planet.

Info: There will be time to go round the stalls during this time as well as signing in for the event.

Info: Water and Land

Info: Youth in Conservation

Info: Ospreys, Eagles & Choughs

Info: Marine Conservation & Seahorses

Info: A final panel discussion with our speakers and mentors from the day!

Event venue & nearby stays

Fusion Building, 52 Gillett Road, Poole, United Kingdom

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