Guardians of Lackford Lakes: Youthful Enforcers
Discover the Young Wardens group at Lackford Lakes, run by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. This club is designed for young individuals aged between 11-16, offering an exciting opportunity to explore wildlife, develop new skills, and contribute to the management of the nature reserve.
Activities throughout the year are diverse, ranging from learning how to use tools safely for practical tasks, conducting wildlife surveys, and providing valuable data to inform conservation efforts. Participants are advised to bring a packed lunch as the sessions include a lunch break.
To join the Young Wardens, it's essential that children wear long trousers and sturdy footwear with thick soles. Unfortunately, information about the cost of the Young Wardens session or the event itself is not provided. For further details about the event terms and conditions, or to find out about other events, visit www.our website/eventinfo.
Please note that children with inappropriate dress will not be able to participate in the Young Wardens session. Unaccompanied attendance is not permitted, and all wardens must be dropped off and collected by an adult who can confirm emergency contact details.
The Young Wardens group can count towards the volunteering or skills sections of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, with prior notification. However, specific details for Lackford Lakes were not found directly. For confirmation or additional details, it's recommended to contact Suffolk Wildlife Trust directly.
Mobility requirements for the sessions should be discussed beforehand as they are on areas away from footpaths. It's also important to remember to bring plenty of water and a packed lunch/snacks for the Young Wardens session.
Lastly, dogs are not permitted in the visitor centre, blue Trail near the lakes or hides, but they are allowed on Sayer's Breck path and Church Walk, except for assistance dogs. The meeting point for the Young Wardens group is accessible via the What3Words address: pencils.reckons.complies.
For further queries or to contact the Lackford Lakes centre, please call the provided phone number: lackford.engagement@our website. Join the Young Wardens at Lackford Lakes and embark on a fascinating journey of wildlife discovery and conservation!
- As a Young Warden, you'll be volunteering to lead an exciting lifestyle that combines outdoor-living, with activities like tool use, wildlife surveys, and management of the nature reserve.
- After a day of Young Wardens sessions filled with learning and conservation, don't forget to pack a home-and-garden style lunch for your lunch break.
