Young Rewilders Networking Group (YOUNG)

The Young Rewilders Networking Group (YOUNG) is empowering young people aged between 18 to 30 across the North of England to take the lead in restoring nature and transforming communities.

With hands-on projects, participants restore habitats, plant native species, create pollinator-friendly gardens, and run community rewilding events. It gives young people the skills, confidence, and experience to explore green careers while making a real impact locally.

YOUNG is run by a youth steering committee, giving young people the freedom to plan and shape projects that meet community needs. Mentors support participants to build leadership and practical skills, helping turn ideas into action.

The programme is open, flexible, and inclusive. Young people from all backgrounds can get involved and make a difference.

Funding from the National Lottery’s Awards for All England – Environment supports YOUNG to deliver these projects and expand opportunities across the region.

To find out more, or join the network, get in touch.

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Young people lead community rewilding with National Lottery support
Young people lead community rewilding with National Lottery support

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.

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Community rewilding is easier than you might think

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Young leader rewilds her career path
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‍ Bonnie Chapman, 24, from Stockton-on-Tees, is rewilding her career. While helping run her family’s hobby shop, she’s branching out into hands-on work restoring nature. She’s working nationally with Youngwilders a national youth-led nature recovery group and regionally with the North East’s YOUNG (Young Rewilders Networking Group). 

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