Protected Wildlife Sanctuary: Foxburrow Nature Reserve
The Young Wardens sessions, monthly clubs for teenagers aged 11-16, offer a unique opportunity to engage in activities that can contribute to the Duke of Edinburgh Award. These sessions take place at three nature reserves: Carlton Marshes (Lowestoft), Foxburrow (Woodbridge), and Lackford Lakes (Bury St Edmunds).
The Duke of Edinburgh Award recognizes activities like those offered by the Young Wardens clubs. Participating in these sessions could lead to recognition in the Duke of Edinburgh Award's volunteering or skills section. The upcoming Young Wardens session at Carlton Marshes is scheduled for August 23, 2025.
At the Young Wardens sessions, participants can expect a variety of activities depending on the seasons, weather, and wildlife. These activities often include learning to use tools for practical tasks, carrying out surveys of key wildlife species, and providing information to help with conservation activities.
Young Wardens sessions are not exclusively for earning awards but can also contribute to them. The sessions take place at the nature reserves' visitor centres, such as the Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre. The cost is £7 per participant, and attendees should bring a packed lunch. Parents or guardians must drop off the young wardens and provide emergency contact details.
Unfortunately, no specific upcoming Young Wardens sessions were found for Foxburrow or Lackford Lakes in the search results. For up-to-date information about those locations, contacting Suffolk Wildlife Trust directly or visiting their official events page may provide further details.
The Young Wardens clubs provide a valuable and important contribution, as highlighted by the Duke of Edinburgh Award's recognition of Young Wardens sessions. Young Wardens participants can potentially benefit from the recognition provided by the Duke of Edinburgh Award, making these sessions an exciting and rewarding experience for teenagers interested in wildlife and conservation.
- The Young Wardens sessions, open to teenagers aged 11-16, are part of wildlife conservation efforts and can aid in accomplishing the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
- Activities during these sessions vary, including using tools, conducting wildlife surveys, and offering assistance for conservation tasks.
- Young wardens meet at nature reserves like Carlton Marshes, Foxburrow, and Lackford Lakes for these sessions, with the next one scheduled at Carlton Marshes on August 23, 2025.
- Engaging in Young Wardens sessions can lead to recognition in the Duke of Edinburgh Award's volunteering or skills section, making it a fulfilling experience for those interested in environmental-science, nature, and lifestyle.
