Suffolk Wildlife Trust Young Wardens Foxburrow

Young Wardens Foxburrow is a monthly group for teenagers who want practical conservation experience and outdoor naturalist skills. Based at Foxburrow Nature Reserve, the sessions give young people the chance to get hands-on with real reserve work in a natural setting, building confidence while learning how conservation projects support wildlife.

Activities vary through the year and may include using tools safely to carry out practical management tasks, as well as surveying key wildlife species and recording information that helps guide conservation work on the reserve. The group is also a good fit for anyone working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and it offers a chance to meet other young people with similar interests.

Participants need to be dropped off by an adult, who must confirm emergency contact details at the start of the session, so young wardens should not arrive or stay on their own. Families should also make sure participants come dressed for the weather, with long trousers, sturdy footwear with thick soles, plenty of water, and a packed lunch or snacks.