# Event Details - **Event Name**: Introduction to Conservation (3-day course) for 16-30 yr olds - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Do you want to get into conservation, learn more about nature and wildlife or meet like-minded people?About this EventThis 3-day course is an opportunity to see behind the scenes of Avon Wildlife Trust and get first hand experience in wildlife conservation and land management. This dedicated course for young people provides a foundation of knowledge in all aspects of working for a conservation charity, practical fieldwork skills and an understanding of all the different jobs that happen behind the scenes.If you're considering a career in the conservation sector and want to learn more about your local wildlife, how a charity like the Avon Wildlife Trust works, enjoy being outside with like-minded people or you just want to try something different - then this course is for you!The course is based at Avon Wildlife Trust's urban nature reserve, Grow Wilder, near Filton. We are accessible by public bus and can support your travel funds if this is a barrier for you.Day 1 - Land and Habitat ManagementWhat is conservation?Practical habitat management taskClassroom discussion around pesticides, sustainable practices, woodland management, habitat restoration/rewilding and biodiversityHorticultural taskClassroom discussion around community food growing, wildflowers and native plants, wildlife friendly gardening, urban gardening and techniques such as companion plantingSet up the moth trapDay 2: Ecology and WildlifeChecking the moth trapMammal trackingLooking at and experiecning different wildlife monitoring techniques including footprint tunnels, camera traps, bat detectors and reptile matsPond dipping and surveying techniques, pond ecology and maintenanceBird transects and owl pellet dissectionSet up moth trap, camera traps and footprint tunnelsDay 3: Communication, Education and AdvocacyChecking the moth trap, camera traps and footprint tunnelsClassroom discussion and task around the importance of communication and engagement with the wider public as a conservation charity, including policy, campaigning, youth work and media/marketing.Investigating wellbeing in nature activities such as fire lighting and whittling, finishing with cooking over the fire.Final discussion around conservation careers, citizen science and signposting to your future steps in looking after your local wildlife.This timetable is subject to change depending on weather and availability of tutors.This event is part of our Youth Programme and is for 16-30-year-olds. Anyone under 18 must have parental consent to attend. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/introduction-to-conservation-3-day-course-for-16-30-yr-olds/100001864920339939 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, charities, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes - Location: Grow Wilder - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 120, max: 150, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Grow Wilder - **lat**: 51.490446 - **long**: -2.5392163999999866 - **full address**: Grow Wilder, 181 Frenchay Park Road, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Introduction to Conservation (3-day course) for 16-30 yr olds - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/602867cff67785e98f328b747d2529195a71782eef81fbfc04c292543c614882-rimg-w1200-h600-dc438f1a-gmir.jpg?v=1770736645 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Introduction to Conservation (3-day course) for 16-30 yr olds being held? - **A:** Introduction to Conservation (3-day course) for 16-30 yr olds takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Grow Wilder, 181 Frenchay Park Road, Bristol, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to Conservation (3-day course) for 16-30 yr olds? - **A:** Introduction to Conservation (3-day course) for 16-30 yr olds is organized by Avon Wildlife Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Introduction to Conservation (3-day course) for 16-30 yr olds is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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