This is an annual programme for 14 to 17 year olds providing an opportunity to learn outdoor adventure and practical conservation skills. Youth Rangers have a passion for the AONBs and Geopark landscape and heritage.
This is a fantastic opportunity for any young person interested in the environment, conservtion and with a love for the outdoors. The AONB Youth Ranger programme aims to provide the young people of the Ring of Gullion and Strangford and Lecale with a deeper understanding and appreciation for their local area, inspiring them to learn and care about their local environment, while also providing them with the skills necessary to safely explore the rural/coastal landscapes
The Programme runs for five days in each AONBs annually.
Led by qualified and experienced outdoor leaders, the programme will provide young people with meaningful and fun activities such as first aid, outdoor survival skills and bush craft, canoeing, navigation, practical conservation skills and much more. They will also have the opportunity to meet up with the youth rangers from the other AONB group and enjoy should activities.
Some past Youth Rangers had these comments to make about the programme:
“It was very educational and fun and helped me learn how to help the environment more.”
“Great for CV, thanks”
“It was brilliant fun and I would definitely come back and recommend it!”
Application packs will be released during recruitment each year. Sign up to out newsletter below to stay informed.
The programme is part funded by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Ards and North Down Borough Council, and is free to attend.
