From habitat conservation to pond exploration and bird surveys, Junior Wardens is great opportunity once a month for young people aged 11-18 who would like to help on a nature reserve, get involved in conservation and learn new skills. With a mix of practical conservation tasks and educational sessions, we promise to teach you what there is to find in nature and how to look after it. Sessions will take place outside so please pack insect repellent, sun cream and dress appropriately for the weather. Junior Wardens aged 16 and under will need an accompanying adult.

When: Second Saturday of the month, 1pm – 3.30pm.
Where: Whisby Education Centre, Moor Lane, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Whisby, LN6 9BW
Contact: Education Officer, [email protected]. Booking essential.

Parking is in the main car park (£2 all day 1 Nov to end of Feb/ £3 all day 1 March to 31 Oct). Each session is £5 or 6 sessions for £25.

Dates for 2025

• 11 January – Tracks and Traces Walk
• 8 February – Coppicing & Pollarding
• 8 March – Mosses with Bryological Society
• 12 April – *Special event at Gibraltar Point* (10am to 2.30pm)
• 10 May – Practical Conservation & Rebrand Forum
• 14 June – Orchids with Whisby Wardens
• 12 July – Dragonfly Day Event
• 9 and 10 August – Summer camp out
• 13 September – Ponds & Planting
• 11 October – Tunman Wood Bushcraft Day & Fungi
• 8 November – Hedgehogs & Hibernacula
• 13 December – Holiday Special