When Daniel Harrison was 12 years old, he saved his pocket money for six months to buy a moth trap. More than a decade later, his early fascination with wildlife continues to shape his journey towards a career in conservation.

Two weeks into her summer internship with the Environment Agency, Lekshmi Vijay had the chance to attend the ReMeMaRe conference in Scarborough through the North East Young Rewilders Networking Group.

A new interpretation sign at Berry Edge Pollinator Park, Sunderland Enterprise Park, is helping visitors understand the important role that wild spaces can play in supporting nature.

The much-loved Festival of Thrift returned to the beautiful surroundings of Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds on 4 and 5 July 2026, bringing together thousands of visitors to celebrate sustainable living, creativity, and our connection with the natural world. Daniel Harrison, Vice Chair of the Young Rewilders Networking Group, shares his highlights from the weekend.

Metrocentre has installed 10 nesting bricks with Climate Action North to support Swifts, a bird species in long-term decline.

An online screening of Clinging By A Claw has raised money to support vital conservation work aimed at protecting Scotland’s endangered wildcats, including sponsorship of a pair Margaret and Oscar.

Communities from across the North East of England will come together on 5 June for a special rewilding event at Ramside Hall Hotel. The day will celebrate nature and explore how restoring wild spaces can create a greener, wilder and more hopeful future.

The Young Rewilders Networking Group (YOUNG), run by Climate Action North, has received £20,000 in National Lottery funding through Awards for All England – Environment.